At 550 Horse Power however, the performance potential of the Biturbo drive engine has by far, not been exhausted as shown in the joint project vehicle of the company mcchip-dkr – specialist in electronic power boosting – from Mechernich/Obergartzem and the wrapping specialists of CoverEFX from Erftstadt. This develops a whopping 596 Horse Power and a maximum torque of 751 Newton meters – on the basis of the “small” 485 Horse Power GT-R – and based on a power-optimized software adaptation as well as the installation of a sports exhaust system. Another potential boosting level to the high-performance capacity that should then easily beat the magic mark of 600 Horse Power is currently undergoing development. The engine power can be reduced with a push of the button on the steering wheel for routine operation as well as for reduction to the level of serially produced standard vehicles, which should be more than sufficient for the routine drive to the supermarket.

As in 2012, the 2013 370Z Coupe and 370Z Coupe Touring will each be available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine and choice of 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2013 370Z Roadster and 370Z Roadster Touring will be offered with the same engine but with the 6-speed manual offered only with the Touring model (the 7-speed automatic transmission is available with both).

Dimensionally, the race car features a 3.9-inch shorter wheelbase, is 0.8 inches longer and 6.7 inches wider. The most dramatic difference is height, with the NISMO RC sitting more than a foot (13.8 inches) lower than the production Nissan LEAF. Ground clearance is limited to 2.4 inches, compared to 6.3 inches for the road going car. And, at 2,068 pounds, the race car weighs in at about 40 percent less than the production vehicle.

The Nissan FORUM Concept, an exploratory design concept developed by Nissan Design America, Inc. (NDA), represents the next revolution in family transportation. Answering the challenge of making family passenger vehicles more appealing to both drivers and passengers, FORUM offers a wide array of innovative ideas - from its trackless sliding side doors and elimination of traditional B-pillars, to an interior featuring a multi-position swiveling 2 nd row seat and next-generation entertainment and family communications technology. Nissan FORUM Concept makes its world auto show debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

The flagship engine for our attention, with 190 hp, making it a very formidable rival for S. Countryman is the basic version 1.6 of 117 hp and comes only with all-wheel drive is the 1.5 dCi 110 CP, the same which will be found and the Dacia Duster.

The Nismo 370Z’s power plant is a VQ37VHR 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum alloy engine with continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) and Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) on the intake valves. The engine also has a 95.5 x 86.0 Bore and stroke and an 11:1 compression ratio with a dual intake system that puts out an impressive 350hp at 7,400 rpm with 276 lbs of torque at 5,200 rpm. This allows the Nismo Z to hit a max speed of 155mph according to Nissan. Other perks that have been added to the engine include Iridium-tipped spark plugs, electronic drive-by-wire throttle, Nissan Direct Ignition System, and NISMO-tuned dual exhaust system with H-pipe configuration giving the Nismo 370Z a great sound when it comes down the road. Fuel economy puts the 2010 Nismo 370Z at 18mpg city and 26mpg hwy. Not bad for a high performance sports coupe that weighs 3300lbs.

The Austria-based Koenigseder tuning company has released a package based on the Nissan GT-R. Nissan launched the car in 2007 with an engine capable of delivering 480hp. Since then, the vehicle has been given a boost to 485hp with Nissan still adamant that the car not be tuned. This latest modification kit from Koenigseder has a bright orange color (the tuner‚ favorite). The GT-R also got an aerodynamic kit that has a moderate design approach. The front bumper was fitted with an additional lower side, which integrates new air intakes.