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VQ Engine |
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The VQ engine has won the "Ten Best Engines Award" presented by the US
automotive journal Ward's Auto World for the thirteenth consecutive year (1995 - 2007).
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VQ35HR Engine |
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Power and poise best describe the new VQ35HR, the next generation of Nissan's world-famous VQ powerplant.
It features a symmetrical twin intake system to reduce air-intake resistance and improve air distribution.
On the other end, equal-length left and right exhaust manifolds improve exhaust efficiency and produce a cleaner,
more dynamic exhaust note. Overall, the VQ has been enhanced by variable intake and exhaust valve timing
control, new lightweight components and friction-reducing technologies employed in racing engines.
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High Torque |
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High torque is delivered by your choice of manual or automatic transmission. The short stroke of the 6-speed manual stick enables
rapid shifting while providing firm feedback. A sixth-gear is provided for high-speed cruising, and close ratios for the 1st
through 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode is fine-tuned to boost torque in the low-to mid-rpm range.
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FR Sports Car Package |
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The "human midship" is a 5-point engineering strategy that achieves "flat ride" performance by putting the driver
and passenger at the center of all considerations. First, the seats are positioned at the center of the wheelbase
to help the driver perceive the vehicle's actions. Second, the V6 engine is mounted near the center of gravity for
nimble handling. Third, the tyres are located at the four corners of the body with a longer wheelbase and shorter
overhang to maintain a consistent vehicle stance. Fourth, larger diameter tyres provide greater driving stability
and a more comfortable ride. And fifth, outstanding aerodynamics minimise air resistance and lift.
That's how machine serves man.
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Nissan's Front Midship (FM) Package |
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An ideal balance between man and machine starts with an ideally balanced vehicle. That's the key to Nissan's FM
package desing. It ensures a front/rear weight distribution of 53:47, with the VQ engine in the front midship position
of the more traditional 50:50 midship position. This slight front weighting facilitates control in curves because
the steering tyres have more grip. Steering control is further enchanced as you slow down to enter a curve because
deceleration sends the weight forward. Then, as you accelerate out of the curve, weight distribution shifts rearward,
increasing the grip of the larger rear tyres to catapult the vehicle forward. This translates into excellent stability,
supported by the road-hugging benefits of a long wheelbase and lift-cancelling aerodynamics.
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Superb Aerodynamics |
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Go with the flow of the Z's superb aerodynamics. Controlling airflow underneath as well as over the body reduces
both air resistance and lift. In fact, the coeffcient of drag for the Z is a mere 0.30 Cd (coefficient of drag)
with standard equipment. Add front and rear spoilers (factory options) and you can enjoy slicing through the air
with a 0.29 Cd and zero lift fore and aft. This lift-cancelling design helps keep the vehicle glued to the road as
you open up the throttle and manoeuvre around corners. It's one more way the Z achieves our engineering goal of
"flat ride" performance. And it's proof that a radically new approach to sports car design can radically enhance
your enjoyment of driving a sports car.
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Brembo 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brake (Coupe Only) |
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Stopping power is provided by ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels by Brembo® (for coupe only), world
renowned for winning performance on motor sports. The front aluminium brake calipers use dual pistons of different
diameter, while European-made high-permeability brake pads are employed front and rear. For a sure-footed grip, the Z
is fitted with large-diameter wide-tread Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres with an even wider rear track.
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4-Wheel Multi-link Suspension |
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Calm and composed, but ready to respond instantly to your commanding touch on the steering wheel - it's the Z multi-link
aluminium suspension. Designed to straighten out the twistiest highways, the 3-link front suspension and 4-link rear
suspension feature links ideally positioned to keep the wide tyres perpendicular to the road. Ripple-control shocks and
a unique separation of the rear shock and spring provide a dual-flow path to add comfort in all situations. Plus,
vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering will enhance your control.
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Camshaft |
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Camshaft is a gear that changes the camshaft's positioning, an adjustment that is
based on sensors measuring throttle position, vehicle speed and engine rpm.
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Microfinishing |
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It's one of many Nissan obsessive-compulsive behaviours that make the engine in the new Z a power plant of
epic proportions. Less friction means engine components spin up to speed faster. Which is why the crankshaft, the camshafts, every surface that counts has been microcopically
finished and finely polished.
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Molybdenum |
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A black super-slick compound that is applied to specific areas of the pistons, molybdenum substantially reduces internal engine
friction, allowing the engine to build up rpm quicker.
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Exhaust |
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It's a unique exhaust system that offers the obvious advantages of dual exhaust, while
greatly reducing weight and improving undercarriage aerodynamics. |
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