Just moments ago Nissan launched the 370z drop top and Nismo version. Simultaneously this video as well as indepth photo galleries of each new car were launched.
While we upload the galleries, watch the video for a first look at both of these new offerings.
The Melbourne International Motor Show 2009 is upon us and as promised Nissan Motors Australia has launched and priced the new 370z for the Australian market.
The 370z goes on sale in May 2009 for $67,990 AUD (6MT) with a single specification package available. The Australian 370z will feature as standard the upgraded brake package including four piston front and two piston rear brakes, forged aluminium wheels, revolutionary SynchroRev rev match technology (6MT), satellite navigation, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, and premium interior.
The 7 speed automatic version will also be available at $70,990 AUD.
Follow the jump to read the complete press release or see the link below for more background on the 370z.
Link: Nissan Australia – 370 Reasons to Z Website
Link: Melbourne Motor Show Website
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Last month Central 20 debuted their new full aero kit at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009. The full aero kit tops off a long line of parts already on the market from Central 20 and gives us the full 370ZG complete car. Shortly after Tokyo AutoSalon, Central 20 announced pricing on the parts list and you will be pleased to find out they’ve kept the pricing reasonable for all the Z fans out there.
| G Nose (Full front bumper, FRP) | ￥96,600 |
| Side Border (Side skirts, FRP) | ￥84,000 |
| Rear Border (Full rear bumper, FRP) | ￥107,100 |
| Rear Spoiler (FRP) | ￥84,000 |
| Zsport Z34 Suspension, | ￥304,000 |
| Zsport Z34 Rear 4 Piston Brakes | ￥460,000 |
| Zsport Z34 Front 6 Piston Brakes | ￥430,000 |
The suspension is both height and damper adjustable with pillow ball upper mounts. The spring rates are 10kg/mm in the front and 8kg/mm in the rear. Recommended ride height reduction when fitted is -25mm (1 inch) so the overall look of the car will be affected.
One of the more unique looking Z’s going around. Check out the Central 20 website for more information and dont forget to check out our gallery from AutoSalon.
Source: ZCar-World.net
Link: Central 20 Website
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BRANEW’s styling brush has been applied to the new Z and we got to check it out this month at Tokyo AutoSalon in Japan. The formula is simple but the application is refreshing consisting of an original aero kit, original wheels and exhaust.
The modifications on the BRANEW Z right now, with pricing where available are:
Coming soon however is the full setup in carbon fibre, suspension, brake upgrades and ECU. We’ll get some more details when they’re available.
Link: BRANEW Website
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The Mine’s 370z was truly one of the highlights of the show. One of the best known tuners in Japan had big expectations to live up to and in true Mine’s fashion it managed to live up to those expectations and exceed them by far.
New on the Mine’s Z is a dry carbon front lip spoiler, dry carbon fibre rear wing carbon antenna cover and dry carbon front Air Scoop Type-IIs in the standard front bumper. These subtle highlights offset the traditional white Mine’s colour scheme to perfection.
In terms of power, Mine’s has installed a Mine’s VX-ROM ECU, Mine’s VX-AIR Filter, engine oil cooler and a Mine’s Silence-VX PRO Titan II Titanium Exhaust.
Wheels are a new favourite, Rays Volk Racing TE37 Generation2 (G2) in 20″ size and behind those are a set of Cusco Type-RS coilovers. On the inside are Recaro SP-G seats with Takata MPH-340R harnesses.
Link: Mine’s Website
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IMPUL have a long history of complete cars based on popular Japanese models and their latest is the IMPUL 934S based on the Nissan 370z. The prototype 934S was on display at Tokyo AutoSalon earlier this month.
As usual the IMPUL total tuning package 934S comes with power, aero and handling upgrades aplenty. Firstly and most obviously is the new aero kit. An aggressive front bumper gives it a trademark IMPUL facelift, sideskirts, rear half bumper and rear wing complete the look while not going overboard.
Wheels are 19″ IMPUL Racing Aura SR-08, again another IMPUL traedmark, in sizes 19×8.5 +21 front and 19×9.5+29 rear. Hidden behind is a IMPUL brake system and IMPUL suspension system.
Making the extra hp on the 934S is the IMPUL Extra Power Kit which includes IMPUL Hi-Power Control Unit ECU and a IMPUL Power Throttle Body upgrade.
Link: IMPUL Website
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The Rays Wheels booth was one of the larger booths at Tokyo AutoSalon this year. In prime centre position was their new 370z on display sporting two different sets of Rays wheels. On the drivers side was the new Forged Magnesium prototypes in 20″, an extremely lightweight wheel set for release in 2009. On the passenger side were the new Volk Racing TE37 G2, otherwise known as the VRG2 wheels also in 20 inch sizes.
The Rays wheels demo car also featured the ings LX Sport prototype aero kit featuring the LX Sport front half spoiler and ings Z Power rear wing. Exhaust was also provided by ings in the form of the LX Sport muffler. Brakes and suspension were supplied by Endless in the form of Racing Mono6 front and rear calipers and Zeal Function X coilovers.
Follow the jump to see the rest of the photos from the Rays Wheels booth at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009!
Link: Rays Wheels Website
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As difficult as it was to take photos of the Fujitsubo demo car, we’re persistent here at the ‘blog so we spent the time to get some for you. We opted for the 3.5 second window in between booth babes causing a fuss in front of it and here’s what we got. Yeah lots of booth babe pics sure but there’s an exhaust too.
The new Fujitsubo Super EX Basic version is shown here along with the choice of exhaust tips you get beside it. Not a huge fan of the burnt titanium look? Well now you have a few choices. Fujitsubo’s demo car was also fitted with the Fujitsubo SuperTi titanium front pipes and a set of Fujitsubo sports catalyzers.
Bride Stradia seats kit out the interior while a set of Yokohama AVS Model T6 19 inch wheels fill the wheel wells. 19×9 front and 19×10 at the rear. Wrapping these tires is a set of Continental Conti Sport Contact 2 tires in 245 and 275 widths. Behind all this is a set of Endless Racing6 front and Racing4 rear brakes and some Tein Suspension.
Link: Fujitsubo Website
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ARC had their new Z on display at Tokyo AutoSalon last weekend with a number of ARC innovations installed. We had already posted on the ARC oil coolers but a few more products are on this Z you might be interested in.
In the engine bay, we have the ARC SAVRA Induction box, the ARC SAVRA aluminium intake pipe kit, the ARC SAVRA combination tank and the ARC SAVRA engine oil cooler. Towards the rear we see the ARC SAVRA differential cooler fitted and the ARC SAVRA titanium silencer muffler.
ARC are also running the new ADVAN RS-D 19″ wheels in black with a polished lip. Behind the wheels we have an ORC brake caliper kit and Endless ZEAL Function X coilovers. On the inside is a pair of Bride bucket seats.
Link: ARC Website
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Nismo’s S-Tune Z finally made itself available for our viewing pleasure at Tokyo AutoSalon. It’s one thing to see a car in a manufacturers promotional material but it’s a completely different thing to see it in the flesh and I bet you were all wondering if it really was that good? Well I can safely say that yes it’s damn good. For a big name car manufacturer such as Nissan to make an aero kit this good it signals that something is going right inside the company.
The Nismo S-Tune Z isn’t actually a Nismo product at all however, it’s designed and manufactured by Autech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan which in the past has done quite a number of special version Nissans we know and love. The four door R33 GT-R, the RB26 powered Stagea wagon and the bizzare naturally aspirated RB26 four door R32 to name a few. It wears the Nismo badge simply because of the way Nissan corporate has structured the Nismo street tune parts business these days. That and it sounds good and carries that international brand awareness thing with it.
All this means is that the parts are tested to Nissan’s own high quality standards and are built to the same standards as the rest of the Z.
The Nismo S-Tune Z is a great car to see and to have a warranty to go with it is another great plus. It’s going to be interesting to see what Nissan North America do with the Z NISMO coming to the US this year.
Link: Nismo S-Tune Z Website
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