New NISMO and NISMO RS models on the way Z and GTR could be included

MC · 08-11-2012, 12:56 AM

http://www.autoexpre...ssan-nismo-boom

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Nissan is planning a wave of new models from its Nismo performance arm, including a range of extreme RS versions, Auto Express has learned.
First to arrive will be the UK-built Juke Nismo early next year. But that’s only the beginning according to Nissan’s executive vice president, product planning, Andy Palmer.
“Try to think of the Nismo brand as an affordable alternative to Mercedes’ AMG division,” Palmer exclusively told us. “Normal Nismo versions will get a power hike of around 15 per cent, but the focus will be more on distinctive styling with the red highlights. We’ll also tune the suspension and steering, so customers can get more out of the power they have.”
The Juke Nismo follows this formula with its striking bodykit, 18-inch wheels and red wing mirrors. Power has yet to be confirmed, but going by Palmer’s tip-off, we can expect the 187bhp 1.6 DiG-T engine to be tuned to around 215bhp.
Next in line for the Nismo treatment is the electric Leaf – which Palmer confirmed would make production. The Leaf Nismo Concept, seen at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, previewed how that car could look, using blue instead of red accents. Expect the production version to offer around 125bhp and 320Nm of torque.
Also due in late 2013 are hot Nismo versions of the 370Z – which is already sold in the US – and GT-R.
A range of Nismo RS models will be aimed at those who crave even more extreme performance. “The RS cars will be much more track-focused. You’ve seen the Juke R, so maybe that would be a good place to start,” Palmer said.
While Nissan will offer a very limited number of GT-R-powered Juke Rs for a six-figure sum, a mainstream Juke Nismo RS is more likely to be lighter and get a highly tuned 1.6-litre turbo with 270bhp. This should ensure sports car-rivalling performance.
Palmer also hinted that the GT-R and 370Z would get the RS treatment, but we’d have to wait until the next-generation 370Z appears in 2014 for that.

a little background on the "RS" moniker for those that didnt follow it with the Z33... back in 2007 NISMO debuted a RS version of the Z that featured a 3.8 liter version of the VQ engine aswell as a competition version dubbed the RS-C so there is some precident for a possible resurgence of this name for the Z and even GTR line.. if a new actual "RS " Z arrives this would probably be different than the current NISMO version in the aspect that it would be more than an aesthetic difference with minor performance tweaks..but dont expect it to be cheap

the 380 RS 350z was limited to just 300 cars and i think listed for almost 70K so roughly twice the price of a regular Z the competition version was well over 200K

http://www.nismo.co.jp/380RS/index.html

as for the GTR....toward the end of the life cycle of the R34 as most know was the famous Z tune aswell ans NISMO has tested the waters even with the R35 in the clubsport (which was a test bed for the SpecV) and even a RC concept.

Kingbaby · 08-11-2012, 01:32 AM

Looks like more hype to boost sales!

b1adesofcha0s · 08-11-2012, 01:52 AM

Can't wait to see what they come up with!

DarkJak · 08-11-2012, 03:17 AM

I hope it's more like the 350's RS, not just aesthetic tweaks. Car bling won't sell well for buyers who want a sports car, and Nissan needs a higher level to keep the Z competitive.

370zbb · 08-11-2012, 04:24 AM

Yuck.. more ricer mods. I wish they just included the engine power hike

Mt Tam I am · 08-12-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm glad they have not given up.

kenchan · 08-12-2012, 05:24 PM

i thought someone already had a RS 370Z.... ive seen picts... lol

Redglare · 08-12-2012, 05:32 PM

they need to hurry up and bump the VQ37 output to 360 or above on base Z's, koreans running around with 350hp

anthonyy · 08-12-2012, 06:02 PM

I think this is only for the Juke... but if it becomes available for the Z, I'm trading in.

enkei2k · 08-12-2012, 10:40 PM

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we’d have to wait until the next-generation 370Z appears in 2014 for that.

hmmmmmmm....next gen?

NYBladeZ · 08-13-2012, 12:31 AM

I have a feeling that the word "hybrid" will somehow be associated with the next gen z.

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-13-2012, 12:26 PM

"Next in line for the Nismo treatment is the electric Leaf"

Reaper42 · 08-14-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i thought someone already had a RS 370Z.... ive seen picts... lol

I had the 370z RS

HKYStormFront · 08-14-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i thought someone already had a RS 370Z.... ive seen picts... lol

that's a NISMO 370z RC (race car). turn key race car and Doran racing bought it, they use it for continental (grand-am) challenge.

i hope it's more 380RS and less nismo 370z. in other words, i hope it's substantially more power, substantially less weight and substantially more awesome

Shamu · 08-14-2012, 09:13 AM

I think I have some shots of the RS. Lol!

08-11-2012, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Can't wait to see what they come up with! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-11-2012, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
370zbb Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Man cave Posts: 61 Drives: :) Rep Power: 16	Yuck.. more ricer mods. I wish they just included the engine power hike __________________ Life isn't a path that leads to a destination. The path is destination itself. Live now.

08-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-13-2012, 12:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I have a feeling that the word "hybrid" will somehow be associated with the next gen z. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-14-2012, 09:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I think I have some shots of the RS. Lol! __________________ Grant

08-11-2012, 03:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	I hope it's more like the 350's RS, not just aesthetic tweaks. Car bling won't sell well for buyers who want a sports car, and Nissan needs a higher level to keep the Z competitive.

08-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i thought someone already had a RS 370Z.... ive seen picts... lol

08-12-2012, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 175	they need to hurry up and bump the VQ37 output to 360 or above on base Z's, koreans running around with 350hp

08-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	I think this is only for the Juke... but if it becomes available for the Z, I'm trading in.

08-13-2012, 12:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	"Next in line for the Nismo treatment is the electric Leaf"

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