Tommy Kaira R35 GT-R
In an effort to steal the spotlight away from the Toyobaru FT-86 G Sport concept, Tommy Kaira has introduced a tuned version of Nissan’s GT-R at the Tokyo Auto Salon today. As expected, upgrades are predominantly cosmetic, including air intakes and side skirts, as well as a wing, under spoiler and diffuser at the rear. The kit is prepared with a sexy wet carbon finish.
Mechanical tweaks are kept to a minimum, but the GT-R doesn’t exactly leave tons of room for improvement. Even so, Tommy Kaira has made exhaust, suspension and brake upgrades available. Carbon black, 20″ rims are good for a few more style points on this GT-R. Overall, it’s a tastefully executed package that accents the existing style features of the GT-R, but contributes a welcome touch of aggressiveness. Two more pics after the jump
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Rumor: Next-Gen Nissan GT-R to Gain Hybrid Option
Introduced in 2007, the Nissan GT-R was created to rival Porsche’s 911, both on paper and on the track. Evidence has shown that it does this quite well. Nissan’s engineers even planned to mimic the model update cycle used by Porsche for the 911. After a year like 2009, almost everyone has made some changes to their strategies and future product line-ups. Likewise, Nissan is rumored to be planning a surprising option for the next generation of the GT-R. Although some rumors suggested a GT-R based SUV, or 4-door M5 fighter, sources of Inside Line have led them to believe a hybrid version of the current 2-door supercar is the most likely addition to the Nissan family. Read more
The Ten Best Concepts of the Decade #2: Infiniti Essence
The Essence may be where Infiniti finds its niche: the superb ‘09 concept embraced beautiful sculpting with progressive technology. Whereas most concepts go to bizarre places, the Essence makes sense for the future of upscale motoring. The power behind this rear-drive wonder is a gas-electric V-6, souped to pump out 590+ hp. The passenger compartment is beautifully adorned with two-tone leather, a digital driver display, and a shaded panorama roof. We don’t know how far this’ll go yet, but we’re praying it becomes a reality.
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Image Gallery: Infiniti M
The redesigned Infiniti M aims to pierce the BMW 5’s heart once and for all. The new exterior features a curvier look seen with the G37 and Maxima. The interior has been fully upgraded with wood accents, leather-wrapping, improved stereo, and a revised driver OS. The base M37 will employ a 330 hp 3.7 L V-6 found in the G37; the higher-level M56 will use a 420 hp 5.6 L V-8. A gas-electric 3.5 L six will be released for 2012.
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Video: Nissan GT-R reaches 186 mph in 19 seconds
The Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R is not a toy. It’s so fast, even a camera can’t catch it! It is an extremely precise machine for achieving top speed in very little amounts of time. Twin turbos, free flowing exhaust, all-wheel drive, and a custom tune brings this monster to 186 miles per hour in only 19 seconds! The Nissan GT-R is a very nimble vehicle straight from the factory but adding the Switzer P800 performance package really wakes up the inner beast. Nick named Godzilla, this is one screaming JDM that means business with over 700 horsepower!
Not many cars can beat the Nissan GT-R combined with the Switzer P800 performance package. It’s kill list goes on and on! Whether in the straights, or through corners, the P800 GT-R is a daily driver for those who love speed and insane amounts of pull. The Switzer brings in an insane 0-62 mph time of 1.8 seconds! The best part about this beast, is that it achieved the esteemed 186 mph time by using pump gas and some white knuckle driving. For around $125,000 USD, one can own a saber toothed wolf in cuddly sheep’s clothing.
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Diesel Dropped as a Priority for Automakers
For those of you still hanging onto the idea of a diesel renaissance here in the States, there’s bad news: Automotive News has reported that the six of the biggest names in the auto business have halted their diesel development plans for the US.
Honda, Nissan, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Chrysler execs felt the cost in making diesel engines fully compliant with US (and especially California) air standards was too high; in addition, consumer perception was not favorable enough to dent the move towards hybrids.
Honda had been on the forefront among the six, with diesel variants of the Accord, TSX, and TL in the pipeline. One-by-one, management axed the proposed diesels, eventually putting the whole project on hiatus. Plans from BMW and Volkswagen, however, appear to be moving forward.
Video: Fifth Gear’s Nissan 370Z Review
Britain’s Fifth Gear has taken the Nissan 370Z out for a spin, and come away pleased. The new Z, as expected, is praised for its “refinement”: the car’s grounded, accelerates with more confidence, and handles the corners with more ease. The only gripe to come up with the new Z is the car’s more predictable nature–it’s grown up, as they say.
Video: Hennessey's Record-Setting R35 GT-R
Here’s a video showing the inner-working’s of Hennessey’s modded GT-R. The tuner isn’t showing modesty, claiming to have built the fastest and most powerful GT-R ever . The speed title comes from a track run at the Texas Mile, which came to a hair’s width under 25 sec. The “powerful” title has yet to be finalized; the team has installed new turbos, reprogrammed the ECU, and put in new steel-lined headers, among other things. Top speed is 194 mph.cactus dvdrip download
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