Nissan 370Z Promotional Video

Nissan 370z has attracted a lot many Car lovers from all over the world. And now the Japanese company has released the very first promotional video of Nissan 370Z. The model is shown in a black and gray clip.

The Nissan 370Z was unveiled last week and will hit the showroom floor at the beginning of next year. The price tag will be around the 30,000 USD mark. It is powered by a 332 hp 3.7-liter engine that outputs 270 lb-ft of torque.

Watch the Nissan 370Z promo video :

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SEMA : Nissan Altima "HOT ROD HYBRID"

Nissan and Florida-based company Braille Battery joined hands to promote hybrid technology and alternative fuel usage with release of the “Hot Rod Hybrid”(that is based on a Nissan Altima Hybrid) at the SEMA Motor Show.

The Braille Nissan Altima Hybrid is a race car that will be used in the Time Attack Series and the Cannonball Run/One Lap of America race in April 2009.

It is powered by a 2.5 liter inline 4 cylinder engine that runs on Ethanol E85 fuel and an electric system. There are a couple of customizations - a Vortech electric supercharger and an Electric Drive Braille Battery Carbon Racing Pack.

The Braille Nissan Altima Hybrid outputs an estimated 270 hp at the crank when run on E85 and 240 lb/ft of torque between 0 – 1500 rpm when run on electricity. The Braille Battery powered “Hot Rod Hybrid” horsepower is 440 hp. According to the company, the Hot Rod Hybrid hits the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds at an estimated 109.2 mph.

This Hot Hybrid also comes with accessories like : Sparco racing seats, Power Film flexible solar panels, Braille hybrid racing battery and energy conserving Yokohama tires and Stillen aero body paneling.

A Hybrid machine accompanied by Speed and Luxury, this vehicle from Nissan is really HOT!! what do you say ?

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NISMO 370Z : First Look

It appears that the current NISMO Fairlady Z S-Tune GT might have a replacement waiting in the wings when the new Z car (370Z here in North America) arrives on scene. The photo above is now making the rounds on the web, and at the very least, it indicates that NISMO will probably have accessories (like the body kit shown) ready to go for the Fairlady Z's JDM launch.

Nissan also announced earlier today that the 370Z will make an appearance in the Electronic Arts video game, “Need for Speed Underground.”

The 370Z is expected to use the same VQ37VHR powerplant found in the Infiniti G37 — a V6 displacing 3.7-liter — delivering at least 330 horsepower. Recent rumors indicate a 4.5-liter V8 might also be offered.

Suspension duties for the new car will be handled by a double wishbone setup up front with a multi-link setup out back. Brembo brakes and 18 and 19 inch wheels will also be part of the 370Z package.

Despite a serious upgrade in hardware, the new 370Z is said to weigh less than the outgoing 350Z — giving further credence to its performance credentials.

We expect to hear much more in the days to come, since the 370Z's official unveiling in L.A. is just around the corner.

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Nissan & Leyland tie-up for LCV plant in India

Indian roads are set for some more of Japanese technology arrive in the form of LCVs sporting the Nissan brand name. It is expected that the car maker would introduce Light Commercial Vehicles in Indian markets in 2010.

The Ashok Leyland, Nissan light commercial vehicle (LCV) project for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan. It will employ 4,500 people as direct employees, while another 13,500 indirectly.

Nissan's strategy is to push itself up the order to be the leading player in global LCV market. By year 2010, the LCVs are expected to debut in the markets around India and the United States. Nissan is also planning to start LCV sale in Russia from September 2008.

Nissan lifted the wraps off its second vehicle for India, the Nissan Teana in late April, this year. The price is tagged at around Rs 20 lakh in India.

In India, Nissan aims to sell over two lakh vehicles in the next four years for which it would take leverage from local expertise. Along with alliance partner Renault, Nissan is setting up a plant for passenger cars in Chennai with a capacity of four lakh units per annum.

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