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2008 Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition

2008 Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition

2008 Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition

The Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition is a production race-exclusive car that is representative of the Super-Taikyu Series, and is being targeted for sale to race entrants (built-to-order; direct sales by NISMO).

Main change from Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition competing in the 2007 Super Taikyu Series took the championship is rear wing shape and roll cage shape. and attach catalyst to regulation of ’08 super durability series . Other specifications is based on a 07’model. The summary is as follows.

The 3.8-liter racing engine in the 380RS-C develops maximum power of more than 294Kw (400PS), and maximum torque of 421N•m (43.0 kg-m). The engine is controlled by a special MOTEC ECM. In addition, it is equipped with a six-speed cross-transmission, reinforced clutch, mechanical L.S.D., Brembo 6-piston calipers and 380mm brake rotors. To reduce weight, the doors and hoods are carbon fiber and door and back windows are polycarbonate. The 380RS-C comes equipped with roll cage, bucket seats, safety harness, fire extinguisher, cutoff switch, a 95-liter safety gas tank and other safety features—the car has the specifications so that it can be racing immediately after purchase.

The complete car with detune of a racing engine of the deployment in 380RS-C for streets, Fairlady Z Version NISMO 380RS

-stroked 3.8l engine
-350 hp and 321 lb.-ft
-Nismo Super Coppermix clutch
-mechanical LSD
-new 6-speed manual
-upgraded suspension
-aerodynamic upgrades

-stroked 3.8l engine
-350 hp and 321 lb.-ft
-Nismo Super Coppermix clutch
-mechanical LSD
-new 6-speed manual
-upgraded suspension
-aerodynamic upgrades

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Japanese
price $ $ 285,000
price ¥/td> ¥28,350,000
engine VQ35HR V6
displacement 3798 cc / 231.77 in³
bore 95.5 mm / 3.76 in
stroke 88.4 mm / 3.48 in
power 294 kw / 394.3 bhp @ 7200 rpm
specific output 103.82 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 312.94 bhp per tonne
torque 421 nm / 310.5 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
body / frame Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Carbon Fiber Doors & Hood, Roll Cage
driven wheels RWD w/Mechanical LSD
wheel type Version NISMO
front tires 245/40R18 93W
rear tires 275/35R19 96W
front brakes Discs wBrembro 6-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Discs wBrembro 6-Piston Calipers
front wheels F 18 x 9 cm / 7.48 x 3.94 in
rear wheels R 19 x 10 cm / 7.48 x 3.94 in
curb weight 1260 kg / 2778 lbs
wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.33 in
front track 1535 mm / 60.43 in
rear track 1545 mm / 60.83 in
length 4420 mm / 174.02 in
width 1840 mm / 72.44 in
height 1305 mm / 51.38 in
transmission 6-Speed
tran clutch Nismo Super Coppermix
gear ratios 3.794:1, 2.324:1, 1.624:1, 1.271:1, 1:1, 0.794:1
final drive 3.446:1