Go Park Yourself !

I LOVE Concept Cars... Not only because they are futuristic looking (re: cool), but also because the further you look into the specifics, the more you will find really great technologies. This Nissan of the future doesn't really have a look that I appreciate, but the one item I love is the proposed "Go down the street, find a parking place, park... and then come back when I call you" smart phone application.

Thanks to Autoblog for the story and to Nissan for thinking outside of the many angled, self driving, box!

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Video: Canadian Police Confiscate 13 Supercars after Youngsters Speed Race

Ocean’s 13 got away with stealing diamonds, earning millions of cash and ruining their adversary’s life. British Columbia’s 13, 12 young men and one woman, all under 21 years old, got away with racing each other, reaching speeds of over 125 mph (200 km/h) on a metro Vancouver highway with a $196 fine each.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced that the cars impounded had a combined value of $2 million. These are the supercars that were temporarily seized: 

2007 Ferrari 599

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

2009 Audi R8

2012 Nissan GT-R

2010 Nissan GT-R

2010 Nissan GT-R

2010 Maserati Turismo

2010 Maserati Turismo

2011 Mercedes SL63

2011 Mercedes SLS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

According to a police report, two drivers would block traffic behind them by running side-by-side clearing the road ahead, while the rest would race each other.
“These drivers seemed to be looking for attention. Well, they definitely got the attention of the police” commented Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service spokeswoman, Cpl. Holly Marks.
However, the 13 offenders, of which only was the registered owner of the vehicle he was driving, will get away just with the ticket after being charged with “driving without reasonable consideration.” That’s because they didn’t actually get caught on the act, but the police acted on reports based from eye witnesses.
According to the Vancouver Star, if the police had been able to charge them with more sever offenses, they could have forfeited their vehicles!
Now, the young drivers will only have to pay the ticket and the costs of towing and storing their cars, which were impounded for seven days.
Guess when you drive a 599 Fiorano, a Gallardo or an SLS AMG, after this punishment you’ll just laugh your way to the impound yard…
Story sources: CNN & Vancouver Star

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Nissan Armada Platinum 2011

For 2011 the Nissan Armada is available in SV, SL, and Platinum trims. The SL and Nissan Armada Platinum Editions feature upgraded wheels and exterior trim, as well as Intelligent Key? And leather seat trim.

The Nissan Armada SV replaces the previous Armada SE, and the Armada SL replaces the previous Titanium model.



The Nissan Armada Platinum model continues unchanged. All three models are offered in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. Armada’s expressive exterior design combines modern styling with traditional Nissan SUV ruggedness. Nissan Armada also features two-piece body-color side moldings with chrome insert strips on SL and Platinum models, along with SL and Platinum badges on the respective models.



The front bucket seats feature 8-way power adjustment and a manual lumbar support, while a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat is standard on SL and Platinum models (4-way manual on SV models). Nissan Armada SV models include a flat-fold front passenger seat with recessed work area. Heated front seats, heated steering wheel and Platinum logo embroidered front seats are offered on Platinum models. The 2nd row offers a fold flat 40/20/40 split bench seat while the elevated 3rd row 60/40-split folding bench seat (folds flat into floor) includes a standard power-folding feature (optional on SV 4x2).



Luxurious Seton leather-appointed seating is standard on Nissan Armada SL and Platinum Editions, with cloth seating on Armada SV. Every 2011 Nissan Armada also offers up to 14 upholders and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Nissan Armada offers a 9,000-pound maximum towing capacity for SL and Platinum 4WD and 8,200 for 2WD models (when properly equipped).



Three wheel and tire packages are offered, depending on model: Nissan Armada a SV features 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (painted finish) with P265/70R18 Conti-Track tires on SV models; 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (painted finish) with P275/60R20 Michelin tires are offered on SL Edition; and the Platinum features



20-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R20 Michelin tires.

In addition to the long list of standard equipment offered on the Nissan Armada SV, the SL model includes Nissan Intelligent Key, leather-appointed seating, Rearview Monitor, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, premium Bose audio system with 11 speakers, power folding 3rd row 60/40-split seat, auto-leveling rear air suspension and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.



The Nissan Armada Platinum model adds heated front seats and steering wheel, power rear lift gate, moon roof, DVD Family Entertainment System and Nissan Navigation system with XM NavTraffic system with Real-Time Traffic Information (XM subscription required, sold separately) and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive. The Driver Package (Armada SV 4x2 only) features Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, fog lights, Rearview Monitor, premium Bose audio system, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold separately) and power-operated 3rd row seat.



The 2011 Nissan Armada offers rugged construction and a strong engine, but a lackluster interior means that it doesn’t standout in the class.

On paper, the Nissan Armada seems like a good choice for an Affordable Large SUV. Check. Check. Check. Available luxury features? Check. So, given what it looks like on paper, why don’t car reviewers like the Nissan Armada?

For 2011, Nissan has updated the available trims on the Armada. The former SE trim is now the SV, and the Armada SL replaces the Nissan Armada Titanium.

2012 Nissan Juke

2012 Nissan Juke-Each is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. SV and SL have a standard sunroof, keyless access/engine start, and automatic climate control. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a rearview camera are SL-exclusive standard features.



Nissan's five-seat Juke small crossover is about 20 inches shorter than the Rogue, the previous smallest crossover in the automaker's lineup, but it packs a more powerful engine and a sophisticated available all-wheel-drive system that together give the Nissan Juke a decidedly sporty bearing.



Exterior features include:

17-inch aluminum wheels

Interior

Interior features include:

Standard CD stereo with steering-wheel controls and iPod connectivity

Standard Bluetooth connectivity

Available automatic air conditioning

Available leather upholstery

Available heated front seats

Available backup camera

Available push-button start

Available moon roof

Available navigation system with a 5-inch touch-screen



Available performance-oriented all-wheel-drive system can evenly split engine torque between the front and rear wheels, and also transfer torque between the rear wheels

Should you wait for the 2012 Nissan Juke or buy a 2011 Nissan Juke? Buy the 2011 Juke if you want to catch the subcompact urban crossover wave while it’s fresh. The 2012 Nissan Juke won’t change appearance for its second year on the market.



The 2012 Nissan Juke will continue to share some design influence with the larger Nissan Rogue compact-class crossover. Nissan may add to the 2012 Nissan Juke lineup a fourth model called the Krum edition. Every 2012 Nissan Juke model will continue available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). The CVT should remain the sole transmission for AWD Nissan Juke and for all S models. Since Nissan Juke is an urban vehicle and not a trail-basher it uses a basic AWD system that normally operates in front-wheel drive but automatically shuttles power front-to-rear if the front tires slip. Normal suits everyday driving. Front-wheel-drive Nissan Juke will continue with a torsion-bar rear suspension and AWD versions an independent rear suspension.



Features: The 2012 Nissan Juke will remain targeted at a younger audience -- buyers early in their career climb, for example. Among returning standard features on the 2012 Nissan Juke will be Bluetooth hands-free cell-phone connectivity, driver-information and outside-temperature displays, and steering-wheel mounted Bluetooth and audio controls. Remote keyless entry should also remain standard on all Nissan Juke, with push-button start and satellite radio standard on SV and SL models.



Every 2012 Nissan Juke will again include cruise control and power door locks, mirrors, and windows. Also likely to remain standard on 2012 Nissan Juke SL models and optional on SUVs is a navigation system.

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Nissan Qashqai Review

Americans who have heard of it refer to it as a mini-Murano, the Japanese market knows it as a Dualis, and Stephane Schwarz, the design director at Nissan Design Europe thinks of it as an "Urban Nomad", a nickname borne out by the Nissan UK website which refers to it as "urbanproof". Whatever the descriptor, though, "it" is the 2007 Nissan Qashqai, the Japanese carmaker's chief assault weapon against the similarly sized Volkswagen CrossGolf.

Designed in London, built in Sunderland, and named for a nomadic people from southwestern Iran, the Nissan Qashqai, which is offered in European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, is perfect example of a compact crossover car. It has the soul of a coupe and the flexibility of a hatchback.

The Nissan Qashqai is featured with a choice of four engines, two gasoline (petrol) and two diesel. The 1.5-litre diesel engine provides 106 horsepower and 240Nm of torque while the 2.0-litre puts out 150 hp and 320Nm of torque. The petrol engines offer 115 horsepower and 160Nm of torque in a 1.6-litre model, or 140hp and 200Nm in the 2.0-litre version. In addition there is an array of gearbox options, including five-speed and six-speed manual, six-speed automatic and CVT. Both the diesel and petrol versions of the 2-litre engine are available with Nissan's all-wheel drive system. Don't let the 4x4 option fool you, however. Despite the fact that the Nissan Qashqai is taller and has more clearance than a true hatchback, the all-wheel drive option is there for additional road safety - this car is meant for street use.

As well as being taller than the average hatchback, the Nissan Qashqai is also about 100mm longer (though it is still roughly 150 mm shorter than most SUV's), and a bit wider, with a wheelbase of 2630mm, and a 1780mm width. These slightly larger dimensions are enhanced by the sporty feel of the interior, which has a raised main console and instrument panels that are deeply recessed.

At the Qashqai's launch event in Paris last September, Nissan's president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said "European customers want it all: dynamic design, driving performance and attractive premium interior." With expected sales of 100,000 Qashqai's in the model's first year, it is clear that Nissan wants the Qashqai to be a cash cow.

There is no information on whether the Nissan Qashqai will ever be offered in the United States.

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Nissan Frontier Attack está de volta

A atitude e o estilo marcante da Nissan Frontier Attack estão de volta. Produzida pela primeira vez entre 2005 e 2008, a versão da geração anterior da picape tinha como destaques a força e a potência, atributos que agora se somam ao refinamento e o design moderno e robusto da Frontier atual. Com três opções de acabamento (SE 4×2, SE 4×4 e LE 4×4), a Nissan Frontier Attack estará nas concessionárias Nissan de todo o país a partir deste mês com preços sugeridos entre R$ 93.990 e R$ 127.490.



A Nissan Frontier Attack volta ao mercado trazendo equipamentos que valorizam o design, o conforto e o custo-benefício. Entre os itens que a tornam diferenciada estão rodas de liga leve aro 16 na cor Titanium; farois com máscara negra; pneus All Terrain (50% asfalto e 50% fora de estrada); adesivos “Frontier” no rack de teto e “Attack” nas laterais da caçamba; para-choque traseiro preto ou cromado; console central e acabamento dos comandos dos vidros elétricos na cor prata; bancos com padronagem em duas cores; volante e manopla do câmbio com revestimento em couro; controle do iPod; entrada USB; entre outros. Serão quatro opções de cor: branco e preto, prata e verde metálicas.



Todas as novidades tornam o visual da picape produzida no Paraná mais extrovertido, marcante e muito mais robusto. O acabamento na cor Titanium das rodas, grade, maçanetas externas e retrovisores, os farois de máscara negra, os pneus de uso misto e os adesivos laterais e o rack de teto são itens que agradarão � queles consumidores que buscam um veículo com estilo diferente e marcante. E isso a Frontier Attack é.



Mas não é apenas no estilo que a Frontier Attack chama a atenção. No acabamento LE, por exemplo, há equipamentos que adicionam conforto e tecnologia como a entrada USB e o controle do iPod pelos comandos do rádio no volante. Este último item não é apenas uma simples conexão do tocador de mp3 com o sistema de áudio. Com ele, é possível controlar o iPod diretamente pelos botões do sistema de áudio e também do volante. Assim, se precisar mudar a faixa do disco, basta apertar o botão desta função no painel. O mesmo vale para aumentar ou abaixar o volume. Esse item está disponível na versão LE 4×4 automática, que traz ainda o requinte dos bancos de couro e da tela colorida de 4.3”.



De acordo com Tiago Castro, gerente-chefe de Marketing, a série Attack conquistou os consumidores brasileiros em sua primeira edição e, por isso, tornou-se referência na linha da picape média Nissan. “Ela tem um ‘sabor diferente’, que agrada aos consumidores. Desta forma, decidimos trazê-la de volta, pois é um nome forte. E nada melhor do que aliar seu sucesso e qualidades � atual Frontier, um produto refinado, moderno e reconhecido pelos consumidores e jornalistas especializados”, diz.



A consolidação do sobrenome Attack ocorreu entre 2005 e 2008, quando a opção foi lançada pela primeira vez como série especial da versão anterior da Frontier nacional. Inicialmente a Nissan colocou no mercado, em setembro de 2005, um lote de 800 unidades. Como a aceitação dos consumidores e concessionários foi boa, a marca decidiu estender sua produção até 2008. Na época, a Attack correspondia a 30% do mix da picape, mas na nova versão haverá aumento deste porcentual. “Acreditamos muito na receita da Attack, de ser um carro mais ‘parrudo’ no visual. Por isso, a Nissan Frontier Attack 2012 deverá responder por 40% do total da linha”, explica Castro.



Confira os preços sugeridos para a Nissan Frontier Attack:



SE ATTACK – R$ 93.990 (4×2)/R$ 100.990 (4×4)

LE ATTACK Automática 4X4 – R$ 127.490



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2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S Reviews and specifications

Nissan UK declares 2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S (Direct Injection Gasoline – Supercharged). Its price only £ 1,000 more more costly than the Nissan Micra without a supercharger. There are 3 versions of the 2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S; VISIA, ACENTA, TEKNA. Visia sold for £ 11,150, Accenta £ 12,150 and Tekna £ 13,650.

Nissan UK claims that the engine performance of the 2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S greater than gasoline engines but effective similar to diesel engines. All three versions of the 2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S is full-filled with a gasoline engine 3-cylinder 1.2 liter.The power that emancipated is 98 hp, 18 hp more than the Micra 1.2-liter naturally aspirated. Peak torque rocketed from 110 Nm to 142 Nm. Transmissions provided are 5-speed manual or CVT.

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S offers a primary Injections Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S) engine that will bring about in 72kW (98PS) and 142Nm, even though CO2 desecration levels are 95 g/km to your manual form and 115 g/km on the CVT variation. The optimal speed is 180km/h for manual. Put together cycle gas mileage statistics for those manual Visia style is 4.1 l/100 kmh

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Nissan Versa Hatchback 2012 Spec and Review

Nissan Versa Hatchback 2012
For the model year 2012, Nissan Versa Hatchback comes standard with 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with fuel economy of 28mpg City and 34mpg Highway. Available in 9 exterior colors, the Versa Hatchback comes a long list of available technology features including Intelligent Key, BT Hands-Free phone system, XM Radio and Navigation system. The pricing for the hatchback starts from $14,380 and up.

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Nissan Versa Hatchback 2012

2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback Continues to Offer High Value and High MPG, Along With Fun-to-Drive Performance

While the Nissan Versa Sedan enters the 2012 model year with an exciting, all-new design (please see nissannews.com for full details), the Versa Hatchback continues with its popular first-generation design, featuring one of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings and one of the largest interiors in the entry-level segment.
For 2012, the Versa Hatchback is offered in 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models, each equipped with a 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The Versa Hatchback S is available with a choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, while the Hatchback 1.8 SL is offered exclusively with Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT® transmission.
Refinements for the 2012 model year include the addition of the previous Premium Package content (Nissan Intelligent Key®, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels) as standard equipment on the SL model and four new packages for the S model – Convenience Package, 15-inch Aluminum-Alloy Wheels, “Special Edition” Package and Nissan Navigation Package. Also, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, aluminum appearance kickplates and illuminated visor vanity mirrors are now standard on SL models, and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is standard on all models (previously SL only).
“The Versa Hatchback again provides a great combination of roominess, style, performance, value and safety – all in a high quality, low cost of ownership package,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “With its range of available features such as Nissan Navigation System, Nissan Intelligent Key® and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Versa is not your typical entry-level vehicle. It’s a great choice for buyers looking for big enjoyment in a compact hatchback.”

Distinctive Styling, Responsive Performance
The 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback’s crisp, youthful body form and long roofline suggest both the roominess inside and Versa’s performance capabilities. Its long 102.4-inch wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs create a sporty dynamic look. The Versa Hatchback exterior also features body-color front and rear bumpers and body-color dual remote-controlled outside mirrors. Versa Hatchback has a coefficient of drag of 0.31. Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL models add a higher level of performance styling with a roof-mounted rear spoiler, lower body side sill extensions, unique front and rear fascia and standard fog lights.
The 2012 Versa Hatchback is available in nine exterior colors: Red Alert, Metallic Blue, Blue Onyx, Espresso Black, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Super Black, Fresh Powder and Arctic Blue.
Every 2012 Versa Hatchback comes equipped with a standard 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine rated at 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. Three transmissions are offered – a 6-speed manual (1.8 S), an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive (optional 1.8 S), and Xtronic CVT™ transmission (standard on 1.8 SL).
Fuel economy for the 2012 Versa Hatchback is rated at 28 mpg City/34 mpg Highway with the Continuously Variable Transmission; 24 mpg City/32 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic transmission; and 26 mpg City/31 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission.
All 2012 Versa Hatchbacks are equipped with an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension, with front and rear stabilizer bars. Other standard equipment includes Electric Power Steering and power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is also standard.
Versa Hatchback 1.8 S models feature 15-inch styled steel wheels with covers and P185/65HR15 Continental all-season tires. Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL models offer standard 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with Continental P195/55R16 all-season tires, while 6-spoke 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are optional on 1.8 S models equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission.
A Comfortable, Flexible Interior
In Versa, Nissan’s design and engineering teams found a way to fit a large interior in a compact car. Interior length, front to back, is more than six feet, while the 60/40 split fold-down rear bench and large cargo area add versatility for owners with highly active lives.
Along with a spacious cabin, Versa offers a clean, simple, high-quality interior design and excellent craftsmanship. Comfort is a priority for all passengers. The wide, laterally oriented instrument panel underscores Versa’s width, while the low center console flows freely toward the rear, giving a sense of the interior’s length. Versa gauges feature an attractive “dimensional” appearance and white illumination. Interior illumination is a welcoming reddish orange color. The interior design also integrates convenient storage solutions, including in the center console, glove compartment, front doors and an in-dash storage compartment.
The 2012 Versa Hatchback comes with a long list of available technology, including available Nissan Intelligent Key®, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately).
Standard Safety Features
Safety features include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection), and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection.
Additional safety features include standard LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system, child safety rear door locks, child seat upper tether anchors, front seat Active Head Restraints, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (VDC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Models, Options and Manufacturing
The 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback is offered in 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models. Versa 1.8 S includes standard 4-speaker 90-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary audio input jack, power windows and door locks, power rear hatch release, ABS and more. Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL models include sport front and rear fascias, rear decklid spoiler, fog lights, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, woven cloth seats, front center armrest with soft pad, Nissan Intelligent Key®, Interface System for iPod®, tonneau cover and much more.
Available options packages include the Plus Package, with Remote Keyless Entry and cruise control; 15-inch Alloy Wheels; the Convenience Package, with Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, audio system with iPod® control, steering wheel audio and Bluetooth® switches, leather-wrapped steering wheel, map lights with sunglass holder, fabric headliner and visors, and tonneau cover; and the S Navigation and SL Navigation Packages. The Special Edition Package includes the contents of the Plus Package, 15-inch Alloy Wheels and Convenience Package, along with a “Special Edition” badge.

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2011 Nissan 370Z Nismo - Test Drive

 A lot has happened since Datsun turned the sports car world on its ear with the 1970 240Z. This stylish, attractively priced and capable two-seat coupe packing a sweet straight-six under its long bonnet was a Jaguar E-Type for the masses, and a great success.

In the early eighties, Nissan ditched the Datsun nameplate, the Z-car grew soft and bloated, found some of its former glory in 1984 with the 300ZX, left North America in 1996, then returned with a vengeance in 2003 with the 350Z.















For 2009, Nissan gave us an all-new Z that stuck even closer to the original script. It was lighter, lower, wider, and with a wheelbase shortened by 100 mm, it packed 332 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. from its 3.7-litre V6.




And now, another Z milestone: Canada gets the Nismo for

2011. Developed by Nissan Motorsports (NISMO) in conjunction with partner Autech Japan, this is the first Nismo to migrate north of the 49th Parallel, having been available in the U.S. since 2007. It arrives in six-speed-manual-only guise with a price tag of $46,898 – a $6,000 hit over the standard issue 370Z.
So what is a Nismo? For those hip to the Nissan 370Z Coupe’s brand of tough-guy/sophisticate performance, this hyper version delivers more of the same. It’s loud, raucous, looks super nasty and dishes out rear-drive sport car thrills by the bucket full.
That said, if you are at all interested in, oh, maybe relaxing for a moment behind the wheel while enjoying GT cruise mode, the Nismo is probably not for you. This sports car demands your attention at all times. Looking for the Nismo’s feminine side is an exercise in futility.
Distinguishing Nismo visuals include a rear deck spoiler, sill extensions, reworked rear fascia and an aggressive snout that adds 16.5 centimetres to the Z’s length. A word of caution – that chin-spoiler sits perilously close to the pavement.


The lightweight forged 19-inch alloys (wearing 245/40R front and 285/35R rear performance tires) allow a nice view of the Nismo Sport Brakes featuring 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear vented discs squeezed respectively by four-piston and two-piston aluminum calipers.

My tester was finished in Nismo-exclusive Airstream Silver, and yes, it was a head-turner. At $135, the metallic paint was the only option here. Other available shades are Hakone White, Magnetic Black, Solid Red and Gun Metallic.
This is the most powerful production Z ever offered, getting a version of Nissan’s ubiquitous 3.7-litre DOHC V6 that makes 350 hp and 276 lb.-ft. (up 18 hp and eight lb.-ft.). The power increase comes from a freer-flowing exhaust system and reprogrammed engine management.
Rounding out the Nismo-specific kit is a specially tuned suspension with stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars. A rear limited-slip differential comes standard.
The cabin gets grippy and supportive two-tone fabric seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger), a leather wrapped wheel, automatic climate control, four-speaker audio with aux input (no USB) and cruise control. A stylistic nod to the original 240Z is a trio of dashtop gauges for temp, oil, battery and clock. The LED information readout to the left of the speedo mars an otherwise well done interior, looking like an incongruous afterthought.Source : Autos.ca