Nissan and Russian production company LAV have set out in a joint attempt to break the world land speed record on natural ice in a production car. The choice of car is of course the Nissan GT-R. To demonstrate the GT-R’s all-terrain performance, there is no better place to do …
Read More »Nissan adds Diesel Variant and New Features to Dualis range
Nissan has added a new diesel variant to the Dualis range. The Dialis TS, featuring the R9M diesel engine producing 96kW of power and 320Nm of torque, is priced from $29,990 plus on-roads. It is mated exclusively with a manual transmission that drives the front wheels. Average fuel consumption …
Read More »AMS Nissan GT-R Alpha 12+ does 0-300km/h in under 13 seconds!
Only a couple of decades ago, cars needed over 10 seconds to hit 100km/h and 300km/h was just a dream. Fast forward to 2013, cars like the Nissan GT-R is nailing the century spin in less than 3 seconds and 300km/h is just a walk in the park. If that’s …
Read More »Video: Nissan tests 2013 GT-R’s performance in snow
We all know what the mighty Nissan GT-R is capable of. With all-wheel drive and a stonking twin-turbocharged V6 engine, it seems there is nothing the GT-R can’t do…. or is it? What if you live in Iceland, where the roads are covered in snow half the year and you …
Read More »Nissan Confirms New Sports Car for Tokyo
Nissan has announced it will unveil an all-new sports car at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show in November. The announcement is inline with previous report and now confirms Nissan’s intention to revive a Silvia/200SX-style sports car to be positioned beneath the 370Z in terms of size and price. It is …
Read More »Nissan launches Nismo division – GT-R Nismo confirmed for Oz
Nissan has ramped up their motorsport involvement with the official opening of the new Nismo global headquarters and development centre in Yokohama, Japan. Nismo is already well-known to motorsports and performance car enthusiasts in Japan, not to mention millions of gaming enthusiasts around the globe. The Nismo sporting division is …
Read More »Nissan GT-R with Varis Body Kit [video]
When it comes to Varis body kit, we can always expect something good. The Japanese aero specialist has just released a new body kit for the 2012/2013 Nissan GT-R. The front of the GT-R gets a new front bumper with larger brake cooling ducts, new bonnet, front lip, front splitter and …
Read More »2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Nissan has announced a new “Track Edition” for the 2014 Nissan GT-R at the Chicago Auto Show. The new variant will join the rest of the 2014 GT-R line-up – the Premium and Black Edition. Similar to the 2013 Nissan GT-R Track Edition, the 2014 Track Edition is based on …
Read More »2013 Nissan Pulsar launched from $19,990
The all-new 2013 Nissan Pulsar is back, after a seven years sabbatical. It will take the mantle back from the unloved Nissan Tiida from 1 February. Priced from $19,990 for the entry-level ST variant, the Pulsar will initially be available in sedan body style only, with the five-door hatch joining …
Read More »2013 Nissan 370z Nismo – Specifications and Photos
The Nissan 370z was launched back in 2009 and since then has not seen any major updates. For 2013 however, Nissan has summoned the help of the company’s in-house tuning arm Nismo and announced a “badder” version of the 2-seater rear wheel drive sports coupe called Nissan 370z Nismo. Under …
Read More »Warranty Direct’s Engine Reliability Index – Germans Among the Worst
To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport. They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …
Read More »Nissan GT-R from Fast and Furious 6
The sixth instalment in the Fast and Furious franchise isn’t due until May 2013, but one of its stars has already been revealed – this heavily modified blue Nissan GT-R. The project is a collaboration between three tuning houses. First up, the aerodynamic body kit was the work of BenSopra, …
Read More »Nissan developing smaller sports car to sit below 370Z
Nissan is said to be planning a smaller sports car to sit beneath the Nissan GT-R and the Z. Speaking to reporters at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, Nissan Executive Vice President, Andy Palmer said a concept for the new model will debut within a year. Although he …
Read More »Nissan Resonance Concept Signals Future Nissan Crossovers
A new concept has been unveiled by Nissan at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (January 14-27) which provides a glimpse into Nissan’s future direction and design language for the company’s next generation of crossovers. The Nissan Resonance Concept showcases a radical and futuristic exterior design with high emphasis …
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