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Old 02-03-2007, 07:15 PM   #1
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Default NISMO 350Z

When Nissan unveiled the Fairlady Z Version NISMO (their description, not ours) along with the updated version of the iconic Z, we didn't have much hope that we'd ever see the motorsports-massaged version here in the States. Well, it would seem that the folks over at Edmunds have it on good authority that a US-legit version of the NISMO 350Z will be revealed at the New York Auto Show in April.

Although the JDM model's specs are already firmed up and the vehicle is currently on sale in Japan, there is no information about what could be lost in translation on the trek across the Pacific. We'd expect the aero enhancements to remain unscathed, along with the additional welds, reinforcement panels and bars. The Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs that are fitted onto the JDM version are also sold here in the US, so hopefully they will remain and be wrapped around a set of custom, lightweight rollers, possibly sourced from Rays Engineering (who Nissan has tapped in the past) or another premium wheels manufacturer.

We'll be on hand for the official unveiling in Detroit, but in the meantime, feel free to ogle the gallery of the new Fairlady 350Z below.

[Sources: Straightline, Nissan]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/03/n...w-in-new-york/

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Old 02-03-2007, 07:26 PM   #2
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I like it pretty much, always liked Nismo's style!

But what I really want is a new Skyline GTR!
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Old 02-03-2007, 07:29 PM   #3
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Does it have any improvements done to the engine?
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:18 PM   #4
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they already offered 2 Nismo tuned 350's here the s and r-tunes they had the 300hp version of the engines and intake exhaust upgrades along with the brakes, wheels aero and suspension.
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Old 02-04-2007, 01:45 AM   #5
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still looks like bugs bunny with the front plate
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Old 02-04-2007, 11:32 AM   #6
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it needs a pair of better rims, these just don't do it imo
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Old 02-04-2007, 12:51 PM   #7
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:shock: looks nice!
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