Review : Nissan GT-R 2012

The latest version of the supercar-wheel-drive Nissan GT-R goes on sale in Europe since January 2012. On the 2012 version of the interior has undergone minor changes. It changed the backlight of the instrument panel and center console, while as regards comfort, is now standard with the rear parking camera and were renewed Bose woofer installation. The price for the time being, remains unknown, but no further changes to the equipment is likely lurks around 100,000 €. In this way, the GT-R will continue to be the coupe for more than 500 hp more affordable on the market.

For those looking for extreme sensations, Nissan has given a "Track Pack" (only available for the right-hand drive versions, in Japan, United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa), designed for those who often goes to the track, which eliminates two rear seats to reduce the total weight of the car. In this package there is a more precise tuning of the suspension, a high-performance braking system with ventilated discs, alloy wheels and a spoiler made of carbon fiber to improve air distribution and lighten the slightly ' front axle.

The most interesting change concerns once again the engine with six cylinders arranged at 3.8 V. Not only is it more powerful (549 hp hours), but thanks to greater efficiency of cooling systems, exhaust and intake, the consumption fell to 11.8 liters. Although it may seem insignificant in absolute terms, we must consider that it is almost 70 horsepower more than the initial version. This new engine management system has produced other direct benefits, including improved torque from 612 to 632 Nm, which will be delivered in continuous mode between 3,200 and 5,800 rpm.

Nissan Presents The Hall of New York

Nissan presents the Hall of New York a competition version of the Leaf, called Nismo RC (Racing Competition), whose main purpose is to launch the term "ecological competition."

A pure electric sports for clues that unlike other competition vehicles do not emit CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions while driving, not even any sound escape.

It presents with the same engine street version, capable of producing 107 horsepower and 28.6 Nm of torque, the configuration of the Nismo RC Leaf weighs only 938 kg, about 40% less than the original configuration of the model.

As a result, this sport accelerates from 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds while top speed is 149 km / h.

Since its structure differs from the original version. The setting is 17 cm wider, 2 inches longer, has wheelbase 9.9 inches shorter and the electric motor was moved back, in order to transfer their income to the wheels of the rear axle.

According to the manufacturer, the battery pack of the Nismo RC is scheduled to last about 20 minutes of running.

Nissan Compact Sport Concept in Shanghai

Nissan waited for the Hall of Shanghai to present a world premiere, a prototype of a three-door hatchback, called the Compact Sport Concept, developed in cooperation by the offices of style that the builder has in China and Japan

In order to meet a younger clientele, this study is slightly more compact than the Micra and is distinguished by a more sporting design, with emphasis on alloy wheels, aggressive bumpers and its imposing front grille.

This concept is equipped with a 1.6 turbo petrol engine with 199 horsepower, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with manual mode.