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Nissan bringing the Nismo S-Tune 370Z in U.S. by June this year

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Nismo 370Z S-Tune PackIt was announced by Nissan that they will be making available the Nismo S-Tune 370Z by June this year. Buyers in the US are not particularly honored with all the finest that Japan could offer, and when reports like this are heard, enthusiasts welcome it with outstretched arms.

There are presently no details yet on whether or not Nissan will be restricting the supply of S-Tune versions manufactured or if they will be making available the Nismo product range for customers seeking to combine parts for their most current Z.More details regarding the official info and pricing here. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Nismo S-Tune Pack for the Nissan 370Z: official information, pricing and photos

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Nismo 370Z S-Tune PackWe know all of you are tired regarding the Nismo S-tune Package for the new Nissan 370 Z a.k.a. Fairlady Z. Well, we have good news today: the waiting is over because the manufacturer released the official photos, pricing and details of the new customization kit for the Japanese sports car.

The new programme for the new coupe includes 2 packages(as the leaked brochure already showed us): the S-Tune Aero Pack and the S-Tune Performance Package. The S-Tune Aero Pack includes a whole body kit consisting in a front-end lip spoiler, a new nose, side skirts, a rear-spoiler, fender protectors in addition to a set of NISMO-labeled floor mats and it is priced at $4,440 or €3,430. The S-Tune Performance Pack includes a sport exhaust system, LMZ5 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, a sport suspension with new springs and dampers, improved brake calipers and a set of floor mats and is priced at $11,000 or €8,570. More photos after the jump!

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Nissan 370Z Nismo S-Tune Package: New details and photos

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Nismo Nissan 370ZThe latest images of the performance-oriented Nissan 370Z, which in Japan is also know as the Fairlady Z, setup by NISMO have ended up on the Web. A brochure that was leaked on the Internet a few weeks prior has provided enough details even though the in-house tuning and motorsport division of Nissan has not yet made available any information considered in the official category.

Two sport packages that can be merged together will be provided to 370Z customers by NISMO. S-Tune Aero will be the first pack and it consists of a whole body kit including a front-end lip spoiler, a new nose, side skirts, a rear-spoiler, fender protectors in addition to a set of NISMO-labeled floor mats. NISMO will make available an S-Tune Performance pack which guarantees to add more enhancements to the Japanese coupe’s handling characteristics appropriate for more demanding drivers. A sport exhaust system, LMZ5 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, a sport suspension with new springs and dampers, improved brake calipers and a set of floor mats comprise the package. More photos after the jump!

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Nismo 370Z shows its nose

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Nismo S-Tune Package - Nissan 370ZThe new Nissan 370Z will be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show, but a factory leaflet of the Nismo S-Tune Z34 has leaked out from Japan, revealing the two in-house tuned versions buyers abroad can choose from when the latest 370Z goes on sale at the later part of this year.

The first kit represents the Nismo S-Tune Aero Package that decreases lift and offers improved downforce via the use of a new nose, front lip spoiler, side skirts and rear spoiler. Also included in the package is a set of “fender protectors,” fundamentally mud flaps, and a set of Nismo-badged floor mats.

The Nismo S-Tune Performance Package is more our style, and includes a stainless steel exhaust, Nismo LMZ5 wheels “ highlighting five spokes and 19-inch wheels, an S-Tune suspension, improved brakes and the compulsory floor mats. Pricing in Japan is provided in the specification sheet and you can view the photos for some images giving details what may or may not be available in the US later in 2009.

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Nismo GT-R LM, the new 600hp supercar based on the Nissan GT-R

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Nismo GT-R LMAfter the Nissan GT-R V-Spec didn’t make its debut at the Paris Motor Show we were very disappointed until today, when we saw the new Nismo GT-R LM, a new vehicle based on the so-called Godzilla which will celebrate the victory at Le Mans.According to our source the new Nismo GT-R LM will feature the same 3.8-liter V6 engine found also on the standard version but boosted to an impressive 600 hp.

The new vehicle which will be built in a limited edition will feature also a redesigned bodykit including a new front bumper, new hood with air inlets for better cooling of the engine, a new set of side sills, a trunk spoiler and a new rear bumper.

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Nissan 370Z Nismo S-Tune Package Brochure leaked

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Nismo S-Tune Package - Nissan 370ZLast Friday we saw the first photo with the new Nismo 370Z, but honestly we didn’t know if it was real or not…But today it was confirmed due to a leaked brochure and we can tell you for sure: that’s the new Nismo S-Tune Package for the 2009 Nissan 370Z!

The new Nismo S-Tune Aero Package comes with 2 new front bumpers, new side skirts, a rear trunk spoiler, a rear lip spoiler, with integrated air diffuser while the S-Tune Performance Package features a new exhaust system, new brakes, sport springs and a new set of 5-spoke alloy wheels. Unfortunately this are the only details available due to the fact that the brochure is written in Japanese, but as soon as we will find something we will let you know! More photos after the jump!

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Nismo 370Z revealed?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Nismo 370ZThe 2009 Nissan 370Z was officially revealed this week but it will make its debut in November at the LA Auto Show. Although we don’t know any data about the “standard” 370Z, today we got a photo with the new Nismo 370Z, an improved version of the up-mentioned vehicle.

As you can see the new version features a a new set of alloy wheels, a re-designed front bumper, new side sills, a new rear wing spoiler and a new rear bumper with integrated rear air diffuser and exhaust system. Regarding its engine, the vehicle should be powered by an improved version of the 3.7-liter engine capable to deliver 328 hp, also found on the Infiniti G37. Photos after the jump!

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