Nissan Launches Fairlady Z & Fairlady Z NISMO

Nissan has unveiled its revised and enhanced version of the Nissan Z called the Fairlady Z. The Nissan Fairlady Z features the new VQ35HR engine and 80% of the parts from the original Z redesigned to increase performance. There is also a Fairlady Z Roadster with a new gray top color. While Fairlady Z may not be a strong and manly name, Nissan in collaboration with Autech Japan have made a higher-end performance version of the Fairlady Z called the Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO. The Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO has a 3.8 liter V6 HR-Series engine that produces 395 horsepower. Check out the press release below for more.
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shiftless - 1/12/2007 1:52:29 PM

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First of all the Fair lady Z is no difference from a 350Z. What Nismo offer as far as acessories, is basic upgrade. Cams,piston ,air intake ,suspension, and wheels.All of these which will not void warranty. The litre size is the same 3.5 VQHR motor that is already in the 2007 G35 and just release 2007 350Z. Again horsepower rating for JDM 350Z or Skyline is 315 but because of SAE testing formula ours have 306 horses. Other than apperance pkg.,suspension, and few nismo upgrade. It is almost certain that they cannot be producing 395 horses. Autec of japan are well known for apperance pakaging alot of nissan in Japan. But unless they bored the engine,and added a turbo or supercharger.All of which will void warranty of course. I dont see itt happening.

Night501 - 1/13/2007 1:26:18 PM

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would somebody like to tell me the difference btw this body and 350z, why the hell didnt they just drop the new motor in the new Z and save the time of advertising this new one

shiftless - 1/15/2007 11:17:20 AM

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Ricemaster, here are the spec the Fair lady Z nismo edition offer( Fairlady Z Version NISMO specifications

Specification Version NISMO
Base vehicle Fairlady Z (2WD)
Major equipment / specification additions / changes relative to base vehicle •Exclusive front bumper •Exclusive combination meter cluster
•Exclusive sill protectors •Exclusive aluminum accelerator pedal
•Exclusive rear bumper (6-speed MT models only)
•Exclusive rear spoiler •Exclusive large-diameter sports muffler
•Exclusive front & rear fender moldings •Exclusive suspension
•Exclusive emblem •Exclusive tires (Potenza RE-01R)
•Exclusive seats Front: 245/40R18 tires
•Exclusive door trim Rear: 275/35R19 tires
•Exclusive genuine leather-wrapped •Exclusive Rays
steering wheel
•Exclusive genuine leather-wrapped shift knob forged aluminum wheels
•Exclusive genuine leather-wrapped •Exclusive higher stiffness body
parking brake lever •Exclusive Yamaha Performance
•Exclusive seatbelts (Gray) Dampers

Body colors Premium Passionate Orange (3P) <special color>
White Pearl (3P) <special color> Brilliant Silver (M)
Diamond Black (P) Burning Red
*3P: 3 coats of Pearl; M: Metallic; P: Pearl

Suggested nationwide retail prices of Fairlady Z Version NISMO (including consumption tax)

Model Drive system Grade Engine Transmission Price (yen)
Coupe 2WD Fairlady Z Version NISMO VQ35HR 6MT 4,399,500
5M-ATx 4,494,000*
*Model in the photo
6MT: 6-speed manual transmission) No where on here stated where they bored out the engine. Im guessing its a miscalculation on someones part.