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2023 Nissan Z GT4

The new Nissan Z GT4 has arrived on the market. The racing car was created in cooperation between two Japanese companies, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and NMC, and is based on the Nissan Z model.

The Nissan Z is powered by a VR30DDTT 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine with 400 hp (294 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, and the same engine is expected to power the new race car. Although there is not enough information so far, it is known that Nissan tuned the engine, optimized the chassis and suspension and improved the aerodynamics according to the regulations of the GT4 category. Nissan says the Z GT4 race car is “affordable to enthusiasts and top professionals”.

“Motorsports for Nissan is an expression of our passion and unrivaled expertise. The Nissan Z continues to maintain its position as an exciting sports car that fascinates drivers with its driving dynamics and flexible powertrain. We are confident that this track-ready GT4-category Nissan Z will be ready to write another chapter in the Nissan Z’s 50-plus-year legacy of speed,” Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta said at the unveiling.

Specifications will be announced at the SEMA show in the US in November this year, and deliveries are expected in the first half of 2023.

Source: Nissan

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The Nissan GT-R rolled over 11 times

Owners of super sports cars or tuned cars, with a large number of horsepower, try to show their performance on race tracks. This can often be very dangerous, especially if you lose control over the steering, as the driver of the Nissan GT-R experienced.

At the recent GT-R Challenge held at Cootamundra Airport (Australia), Nissan GT-R driver Mick Mansour survived a rollover 11 times. He was competing in an acceleration race and during the race the wheels touched the grass which caused the tire to explode at a speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). The driver lost control over the car and the car rolled over. Luckily, Mansour was not seriously injured, and after the race he said that he couldn’t believe that he managed to survive and that he didn’t have any fractures.

The Nissan GT-R driven by Mansour develops 1,500 hp (1,103 kW), which is less than the standard 2,100 hp (1,544 kW) that other cars have. The Nissan was equipped with standard equipment for this type of racing, which includes a roll cage and seat belts and other safety equipment.

The car was not completely destroyed. Some parts survived the accident such as the engine, gearbox and differential.

Source: Motive Video via YouTube

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker is for sale

Some of the best Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R cars can only be found in Australia, but one special copy driven by actor Paul Walker is offered for sale. It is a V-Spec II model that has only 34,000 kilometers (21,242 miles) on the odometer and is associated with the movie “Fast and Furious.”

Walker was not the owner of the car, but the company MotoRex. The car is equipped with a carbon bonnet, rigid suspension, Volk rims, Trust exhaust system, Momo steering wheel, Nismo gear lever, Greedy cooler and Sparco four-point seat belts for the driver.

When it comes to powertrain, the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R is powered by a 2.6-liter twin-turbo engine with, as advertised, 276 hp (206 kW) but it actually had over 330 hp (246 kW) when it left the factory. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with rear differential and limited traction.

Although the price has not been announced, but given the popularity of the model and the fact that it was driven by the deceased Paul Walker, it will definitely not be cheap.

Source: Hive Auto Group