Buy it Now: NISMO 380RS-C
NISMO Japan just released info on the 2008 Fairlady Z 380RS Competition Model.
In this case, "competition model" does not mean colored stitching on the steering wheel and stiffer springs. It literally means competition.
You are basically looking at a ready-tor-roll racing car much like the cars used in the Super Taikyu series.
The car includes all of the following-
-3.8L VQ engine outputting 400ps (about 40ps more than the 380RS street model)
-6 speed cross ratio close ratio tranny
-MOTEC engine management system
-Super copper mix racing clutch
-NISMO mechanical LSD
-Adjustable racing suspension (duh?)
-Brembo brakes with six piston calipers up front and 380mm rotors.
-Carbon fiber hood and doors with NISMO aero parts.
-Polycarbonate windows
-Full Super Taikyu-spec roll cage
-Bucket seat
-Harnesses, cut off switch, other safety items.
Basically, you just thrown on some wheels and tires (the only things not included) and you are ready to race.
And the cost for this competition-ready machine? About $283,500 USD. Wow.
I don't expect to many average Joe's to head down to their local NISMO shop to order one. Even if they did, the car is not legal to drive on the street anyways.
Anyone wanna go halfsies with me?
Check out the offiical NISMO press release (in Japanese) for more info.
What I always loved about the Japanese car industry was their ability to churn out limited edition version of their cars. Especially race inspired versions of their cars. Nissan has always been known to offer up different race trims for their top of the line sports cars. If I had the cash, I'd rather spend the money on this track ready Fairlady than a Farrari or Lambo. No offense to those cars 'cause they are well engineered vehicles, but it's like you stated above... "the car is not legal to drive on the street anyways" = serious racers only. In my opinion, cars only serve two purposes: racing and commuting. So no need to flash your cash when you're just commuting to Starbucks to pick up a tall vanilla soy latte.
...and yes, I will go half with you. But I won't put up my half until you put up yours...
Posted by: Mal | March 27, 2008 at 02:10 PM
its close ratio, not cross ratio. you hear cross ratio on best motoring sometimes because of the whole engrish thing
Posted by: alienmode | March 27, 2008 at 02:18 PM
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=CK79RYYgR2Q
Posted by: alienmode | March 27, 2008 at 02:20 PM