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  • Nissan Z GT4 unveiled at 2022 SEMA show

    Nissan Z GT4 unveiled at 2022 SEMA show

    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports unveiled the Nissan Z GT4, which is based on the Nissan Z. The unveiling event took place at the 2022 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    The Nissan Z GT4 is scheduled to be supplied from 2024, with orders being accepted from mid-2023.

    The car was first revealed at the end of September in traditional NISMO livery, the specially-constructed Nissan Z GT4 for SEMA, features a unique livery that ties in past vintage racing heritage with modern design.

    The front hood of the car displays the number 23, which is Nissan’s exclusive number, found within a rising sun circle harking back to the very early racing liveries of the 70’s.

    READ MORE: Nissan Z GT4 unveiled; to be available from 2023

    Additionally, the new Z logos on the rear quarter panel highlight the modern interpretation of the original 240Z and Fairlady Z badging, all while covered over the iconic Nissan and NISMO red and black color scheme.

    For the Nissan Z GT4’s inaugural 2023 season, Nissan/NISMO will provide cars to pilot customer teams in the US and Japan for the SRO Pirelli GT4 America series and Super Taikyu Series, respectively.

     While developing the Nissan Z GT4, NMC’s NISMO racing division not only conducted extensive testing in Japan and the United States but also took part in select Japanese races.

    The aim was to meet the needs of professional drivers as well as to ensure that amateur enthusiasts could enjoy the dynamic and exciting performance of the Z.

    READ MORE: Nissan says goodbye to Russian markets

  • Nissan says goodbye to Russian markets

    Nissan says goodbye to Russian markets

    YOKOHAMA, Japan: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd says goodbye to the Russian markets after the discontinuation of productions and sales.

    Nissan’s Executive Committee has announced the sale of its Russian operations to NAMI, which is the Central Research and Development Automobile and Engine Institute.

    The press release issued by the company stated that, the sale will transfer all Nissan operations in Russia under the Nissan Manufacturing Russia LLC (NMGR) legal entity to NAMI for future passenger vehicle projects.

    This covers Nissan’s manufacturing and R&D facilities in St. Petersburg, and Sales & Marketing centre in Moscow, which will operate under a new name.

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    The announcement follows the suspension from March of operations in the market. Under the new ownership of the NMGR entity, all of Nissan’s employees in the market will receive employment protection of 12 months.

    The sale is expected to be formalised in the coming weeks following approvals from the relevant authorities. The terms of the sale would allow Nissan the option to buy back the entity and its operations within the next six years.

    Nissan will take a one-off impact of approximately 100 billion yen from this exit. However, Nissan will maintain its full-year guidance. Details will be reported after further assessment as part of the regular disclosure during the second quarter results in November 2022.

    Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida said, “On behalf of Nissan, I thank our Russian colleagues for their contribution to the business over many years. While we cannot continue operating in the market, we have found the best possible solution to support our people.”

    Since Nissan assumed zero activity in the market in this fiscal year, Nissan remains on track to achieve its business objectives under the Nissan NEXT transformation plan, as the company progress towards its Ambition 2030 goals.

    READ MORE: Nissan Z GT4 unveiled; to be available from 2023

  • Nissan Z GT4 unveiled; to be available from 2023

    Nissan Z GT4 unveiled; to be available from 2023

    YOKOHAMA, Japan: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports and Customization Co., Ltd. (NMC) revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the new Nissan Z. The vehicle will be available for the deliveries in 2023.

    The press release issued my Nissan Motors stated that, GT4-spec racing machines are based on production vehicles, modified for severe competition use. To that end, NMC’s NISMO Racing Division took the street version of the new Z – which is receiving acclaim around the world – and tuned the VR30DDTT engine, optimized its chassis and suspension, enhanced its aerodynamics to the limit of regulations and created a cockpit that works for drivers of all types.

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    This created a race car that is a Nissan Z in all aspects – accessible to enthusiast drivers and hard-core professionals.

    “Motorsports for Nissan is an expression of our passion and unrivaled expertise. The Nissan Z continues to maintain its position as an exciting sports car that fascinates drivers with its driving dynamics and flexible powertrain,” said Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta.

    He also added that, “We are confident that this track-ready GT4-category Nissan Z will be ready to write another chapter in the Nissan Z’s 50-plus-year legacy of speed.”

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    The Nissan Z GT4 was developed at NISMO’s engineering facilities, at multiple track-test sessions and also as a test-entry vehicle which participated in the Fuji 24 Hour Race in June, as well as additional Super Taikyu Series events at Motegi and more.

    Detailed vehicle specifications will be announced at the 2022 SEMA show in the United States, November 1 – 4. Vehicles deliveries will begin in the first half of 2023.