Called Project Clubsport 23, it gets a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6.
Nissan is coming to SEMA with a variety pack of modified cars and trucks, the coolest one being a very different kind of 370Z. We won't kick the Kicks/speaker set too hard, but here's the lineup for Las Vegas this year.
Nissan Project Clubsport 23
This is the updated 370Z
we've been waiting for, kind of. Nissan attacked the parts we all
really care about; most importantly, there's a new engine. The
everlasting 3.7-liter VQ motor is replaced with the awesome 3.0-liter
twin-turbo V6 found in the Infiniti Q50 400 Red Sport.
Yes, that is the 400-horsepower version of that engine. Nissan went one
step further and mated this engine with the manual transmission from
the 370Z Nismo — up until now, this motor has only been sold with an
automatic transmission. MA Motorsports was contracted to develop the
whole system to make sure the powertrain works like it should.
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| © Nissan Nissan is bringing a heavily updated 370Z to this year's SEMA show. |
We also like what Nissan has done with the rest of this Z. Check out
the exhaust outlets in the rear license plate cutout — now that's
unique. Brand new Nismo suspension components were used all around, in
addition to KW Variant coilovers with Eibach springs for better
handling. Nismo brake pads with Z1Motorsports rotors and stainless steel
lines make up the brake upgrades. Finally, it gets Rays wheels with
Hankook RS4 high performance tires to sit on.
What's of particular
interest with this car is that Nissan might offer the full package as
what it calls a "builder's kit." If Nissan were to redo the 370Z anytime
soon it would probably get a version of this engine, so think of this
as a possible preview for what is to come. We're definitely liking what
we're seeing.
This Nissan Kicks
is aptly named, because it seems to be more speaker than car frankly.
Built at Vehicle Effects, it's slightly ridiculous looking with all the
speakers everywhere, but we're sure it sounds the business. There's even
a custom-built table for disc-jockeying equipment.
Here's a truck with real purpose. Nissan transformed this Titan
to serve as a mobile response unit for the American Red Cross in South
Florida. It has a desk, solar power generator, bed and first aid kit for
first responders to provide on-site care. There's also a refrigerator
to store blood for transportation to hospitals in need.
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| © Nissan Nissan is bringing a heavily updated 370Z to this year's SEMA show. |
The Paws One Titan
is a seriously rugged looking truck designed specifically to help
assist stranded animals after natural disasters. It has a number of
modifications to perform better off road, and even has what appears to
be a small boat/flotation device in the bed.
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| © Nissan Nissan is bringing a heavily updated 370Z to this year's SEMA show. |
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| © Nissan Nissan is bringing a heavily updated 370Z to this year's SEMA show. |
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