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Nissan Z GT500

Cars from the Japanese Super GT series attract special attention. So Nissan has decided to introduce its new racing model, the Z GT500, next year.

“We are entering the 2022 Super GT series with our all-new Nissan Z GT500 car and our huge passion for motorsports. We hope that our fans will continue to passionately support the Nissan and NISMO motorsport teams, ”said NISMO President and CEO Takao Katagiri.

Back in the 70s Nissan was achieving outstanding results with the S30 240Z racing model, and now it is trying to continue with the new model which does not share much with the road version. It is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 650 hp (478 kW).

“The Nissan Z GT500 symbolizes Nissan’s spirit of taking on challenges and bringing excitement to life. Through our racing efforts we continue to innovate our cars and we race to win with the same daring we have displayed so many times over the years, ”said Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta.

Whether the Nissan Z GT500 will be a good rival to the Toyota Supra and Honda NSX remains to be seen.

Source: Nissan

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Arctic Trucks LC300 AT35

Russian company Arctic Trucks has introduced the Arctic Trucks LC300 AT35. It is an upgraded current Toyota Land Cruiser (Series 300) with a special equipment package that makes this SUV more capable in a variety of off-road circumstances.

The Arctic Trucks LC300 AT35 is powered by a petrol 3.5-liter biturbo V6 engine with 415 hp (305 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. A diesel 3.3-liter biturbo V6 engine with 309 hp (227 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque is also available. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

A special equipment package brings wider fenders, new adjustable suspension, the car is lifted off the ground by an additional 10.6 inches (270 millimeters). The upgraded Land Cruiser is also equipped with a set of 17-inch reinforced rims with high-profile off-road tires. Optional equipment includes an electric winch and an air intake for the engine that is adapted to pass through deep water.

Source: Arctic Trucks Russia

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Porsche 911 Safari on the Nürburgring

As we recently announced, Porsche is intensively testing the new 911 Safari model. This time CarSpyMedia has released a video from the Nürburgring which shows a prototype of a legal-road rally model with off-road capabilities.

The video shows that the suspension is slightly higher than the Carrera 4S on which it is based. It is the same car whose spy photos were recently published.

Although there is no confirmation yet, the Porsche 911 Safari should be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged boxer 6 engine with 443 hp (326 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. Power will be transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed dual-clutch PDK.

The test model was equipped with 20-inch aluminum rims with 295/40 Pirelli tires. The standard Carrera 4S model reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph), and the Safari model is expected to have the same performance.

Source: CarSpyMedia via YouTube