Nissan Fairlady Z NISMO RC Announced!
 

Nissan Japan announced today it is now officially onsale ( price is about 163K USD)



[B]Nissan Motorsports International, Inc. (Minami Ohi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo: President Shoichi MIYATANI), afterwards referred to as "NISMO", announces the release of the NISSAN FAIRLADY Z NISMO RC* (export designation: NISSAN 370Z NISMO RC). This is a production race car built up from the NISSAN FAIRLADY Z (export designation: NISSAN 370Z). The car goes on sale and orders will be accepted from October 3, 2011 on.

* RC=Racing Competition

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■NISSAN FAIRLADY Z NISMO RC
This car uses Nissan's pride, the world renowned, high selling NISSAN FAIRLADY Z as its base. It has been adjusted for slick tires, its overall weight lightened and safety equipment installed to make it a top performance race car. It ran in the 2010 Super Taikyu (Super Endurance) series where it showed its superior maneuverability and reliability.

Its VQ37VHR engine puts out over 261kw (355ps) of power with over 374N▪m(38.1kgm) of torque. The car comes equipped with adjustable suspension and race spec brakes to guarantee maximum equilibrium.

It is furnished with a weld-in roll cage, bucket seats, safety harness, fire extinguisher and a 95 liter safety fuel cell. The NISSAN FAIRLADY Z NISMO RC is a fully equipped, professional racing car on purchase.

For customers who are interested in doing their own custom work, NISMO offers a "PARTLESS CAR" frame which is delivered without suspension, brakes, rear wing, seats, steering wheel, fire extinguisher, tires and wheels.

The NISSAN FAIRLADY Z NISMO RC is "made to order" and must be purchased directly from NISMO. (see notes below)



DIMENSIONS

Engine model VQ37VHR DOHC V6
Cylinder Bore 95.5mm × Stroke 86.0mm
Displacement 3,696cc
Power Over 261 kw @ 7,400rpm （Over 355 ps @ 7,400rpm）
Torque Over 374 N・m @ 5,200rpm （Over 38.1kgm @ 5,200rpm）
Rev limit 7,500rpm
Length 4,450mm
Width 1,870mm
Height 1,315mm
Wheelbase 2,550mm
Front track 1,601mm
Rear track 1,626mm
Weight 1,320kg
Power - weight ratio 3.72
ECM Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

ENGINE

Engine ASSY Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

INTAKE SYSTEM Air cleaner ASSY NISSAN Genuine Part
Airflow meter NISSAN Genuine Part
Piping NISSAN Genuine Part
Throttle chamber NISSAN Genuine Part

EXHAUST SYSTEM Exhaust Manifold NISSAN Genuine Part
Catalyzer Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC
Muffler Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

COOLING SYSTEM Radiator

Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC
Engine Oil Cooler Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

POWER TRAIN

Clutch disc NISMO COPPERMIX φ240
Clutch cover NISMO SUPER COPPERMIX HIGHPOWER SPEC
Flywheel Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC
Transmission NISSAN genuine part (w/ synchronization control)
Rr Differential NISMO GT L.S.D. Pro Carbon(2WAY)
Final Gear NISSAN genuine part (3.692)
T/M oil cooler Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC
Rr Differential Oil Cooler Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

BODY


Body shell NISSAN Genuine Part
Reinforcement NOT supplied
Air jack Ap x 3
Fuel tank ATL 95 liter
Undercoat NOT applied

SUSPENSION

Shock absorbers OHLINS- adjustable height DFV 1WAY NISMO RC
Fr Springs SWIFT, springs rate: 20.0kgf/mm
(18.0kgf/mm & 22.0kgf/mm spring rates available on demand)
Rr Springs Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC, spring rate: 20.0 kgf/mm
(18.0kgf/mm & 22.0kgf/mm spring rates available on demand)
Link & bushes NISSAN Genuine Part
Front ARB Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC φ34.0
(φ28.0 and φ31.8 available on demand)
Rear ARB NISSAN Genuine Part

CHASSIS CONTROL VDC NOT equipped
TCS NOT equipped
EBD NOT equipped

BRAKE

Fr Brake pads ENDLESS
Fr Rotors Brembo 355mm - ventilated disc
Fr Calipers Brembo 4 pot
Rr Brake pads ENDLESS
Rr Rotors Brembo 345 mm - ventilated disc
Rr Calipers Brembo 4 pot
Air duct Front φ100(rear: none)
ABS BOSCH exclusive for racing

EXTERIOR Fr bumper Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC [ brake duct included ]
Fr rip spoiler Manufactured by NISSAN to Nismo specifications
Side skirts Manufactured by NISSAN to Nismo specifications
Back door NISSAN Genuine Part
Rr bumper Manufactured by NISSAN to Nismo specifications
Rr wing Manufactured by NISSAN to Nismo specifications
Bonnet NISSAN Genuine Part
Fr fender NISSAN Genuine Part
Door NISSAN Genuine Part
Rr window Acrylic t = 5.0 mm
Door mirror NISSAN Genuine Part
Tow hook Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC

INTERIOR

Seat RECARO SP-G HANS
Seat belt NISMO Racing Harness（WILLANS-6 point harness）
Speedometer & tachometer NISSAN Genuine Part
Data logger NOT equipped
Steering SPARCO φ330
Roll bar JAF approved
Fire extinguisher Manufactured by NISMO for the NISMO RC, Automatic type

LUBRICANTS

Engine COMPETITION OIL type 2108E(0W30)
Differential COMPETITION OIL type 2189E(75W140)
Brake MOTUL RBF600
T/M Oil MOTUL for the NISMO RC

TIRES

Front YOKOHAMA slick tire ADVAN 250/660R18
Rear YOKOHAMA slick tire ADVAN 250/660R18

WHEELS Front RAYS TE37 NISMO RC 18×9.5JJ +12mm
Rear RAYS TE37 NISMO RC 18×9.5JJ +0mm

some of HKYSTORMFRONT's Pics

(note this is the US spec version which costs around $150K and does not have many of the modifications pictured above in the JDM RC car.... this is more inline with what nismo calls the "Partless car" version which lists for 136K

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To make it easier for our customers running in local races to customize their NISMO RC to meet its needs, we are providing a model which is delivered without the installation of: Suspension, Brakes, Rear wing, Seat, Steering, Fire extinguisher, Tires & Wheels.

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Thought this was a radio controlled car.... got excited for a sec

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Besides all of the other awesomeness on these cars, this I want.

Interesting...........

Looks pretty neat

Nice! I love factory-built racers. I'll take one of these and a 302R please.

150k... no thank you... I'd rather buy any of these: zr1, r8, gtr, 911 turbo... Plus, for 150k you mind as well buy your own nismo and mode it with extra money left.

That's not really the point of this car. This is a factory ready racer... much like Porsche offers with the 911 and Ford offers with the Boss 302R. You buy it and it's ready to run in a number of different race series. It's designed for professional competition.

I agree. It's way overpriced for what it is. Really it's just a bread and butter nismo with minor bolt on performance parts and the necessary safety upgrades for racing. It doesn't even make any more power than the road car. Give me those $120k difference and I'll turn my car into a supercar-slayer. At the very least nismo could have twin turboed their race car or something.

Then what class are you running in?

But most race cars tend to be bespoke. Huge difference between a ZR1 and a C6R, or a GT3 RS and a GT3 RSR or an M3 and M3 GTR. The Nismo RC is just a Nismo with basic bolt ons (e.g. brakes, wheels, tires, a proper LSD, coilovers, and of course the important oil and diff coolers. Other than that, it has the mandatory safety equipment (fuel cell, roll cage, 5 point harness, fire suppression system, etc.)

It's really not hard to make a standard nismo go faster than the race version, and do it cheaper too!

no idea. but what class does the nismo rc race in? don't they have classes for excessively modified road cars such as aftermarket engines or forced induction for example?

Only a couple of those are 'race ready' cars, this is not meant to be a super car killer it is meant to be a race car.
You think this is expensive? Many other race prep cars go for 200k-300k before you get into specific series requirements (short v. long endurance, other safety equipment, etc.). This car is not for everyone, but it provides race teams with an off the shelf option.

I mean, if you want a good example, go ask Travis how much he has spent on his car to be 100% track viable and we can get a good comparison.

Not typically.

If you look at professional sports car racing you have series where the cars are lightly modified from stock like the Grand Am Continental Tire series. More heavily modified cars (but still based off of the stock chassis) are raced in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car series GT class, or ALMS GT or GTC. The FIA also has a GT classification.

Beyond that you move away from production cars and into prototypes. Ground-up race cars built within whatever the regulations are for that particular series.

This NISMO RC is a race car, designed to race against cars similarly equipped in professional competition. It's not an everything killer, just a GT-class racer.

Nice :tup:

Glad I'm not the only one. :rofl2:

yay comes with an Oil Cooler ;)

If people look at this NISMO RC as if NISMO just pick up a street-version 370z from the production line and put some NISMO parts on it and try to sell it more $$ than a GT-R, they are wrong, it's not even the idea of this RC.

You are looking at a Factory Team Car, which is usually only available to racing teams, for example, it is like BMW selling their BTCC 320 RACE CAR to general public.

A BTCC 320si is much more $$$ than a street-version M3, but less horsepower.

Same idea in here for this NISMO RC.

cheers

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Wonder if some of the parts (i.e. oil , tranny, and dif coolers will be available through NISMO catalog soon? They of course will be over priced.

Interesting... some observations

First, I think it is terrific that Nissan would build these... combined with their support for AM Performance and some other race teams, Nissan is clearly doing the right things to support racing on this platform

A lot of comparisons come to mind, but agree with the earlier statements that this car should be compared to other factory racecars not street supercars... factory racecars tend to carry a healthy premium, so I'm not surprised at the price point...

If price were the same... and specs were the same... I'd rather have a nissan factory racecar vs a one-off like mine... however, price and specs are not the same... Here is some compare / contrast on my vehicle vs this factory racecar... IMO, pros of my car:

- budget... ~$70-80K less for my build
- my budget includes a St 2 SC from GTM and nearly every go-fast part listed on the factory car, and then some... I have the option to run at a range of whp from 300-500 and my car is configurable in other ways to fit into different race series
- my roll-cage is basically over-built and should meet/exceed the spec of any series, not clear that's the case with the factory car... would be interested to see the specs, maybe I missed it
- my car has significant aero mods... splitter, diffuser, wing, etc

Pros of the factory car:

- get it now... mine has been built over a 2.5 year period... something I have enjoyed and learned from... my car is in essence a community car on this forum (no you can't drive it! lol)... but that's not a process for everyone
- something breaks, call the factory and get a part... one source... at least that's the way it works with Porsche Motorsports - who knows how Nissan will provide the same level of support
- arguably, resale value will hold better vs 1-off like mine
- Some specific parts / features I like on the factory car... ABS computer - no more ice mode!!! Ohlins supension... cockpit looks great

Weights are nearly identical...

I was a little surprised that they are running 20K springs in the rear... I run slight softer rear springs vs front, and I know other teams racing the Z are running 18K front / 12K rear... particularly with square setup, good to have a more compliant rear wheel rate...

If I were to spend this much on a factory racecar, I would probably look at the early 997 cups like this one Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Car - Race cars for sale more for less

I really like the front bumper and ducting... looks neat.

Sick!!

I know if I had the cash I would get it. Of course I would then sit there looking at it and devise a way to get it to get by emissions testing and put some DOT tires on it. Oh and I would have to replace the glass as well. lol

those front bumper ducts are buttsecks :yum:

I like the get it now part, but it seems a bit much. At it's offered price, get a GT3RS which will beat it, and has a racing class to race in, and then drive to work the next day.

Hooray for Nissan for making the Z available for racing.

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I wonder how much AM Performance has invested to develop their Grand Am Nismo cars?

I love this car, and I love that Nissan is making them and by that logic, getting more into supporting racing competition etc. That bods well for all of us enthusiasts.

PS--goddamn I want those front brake ducting setup for my car!

And that is why it is cheaper to just buy your own base/nismo and modify it to that class to race in.

I wonder if us nismo owners can ever get that vent modification on the front bumpers. They would be a great mod for cooling purposes.

Needs a bigger wing and a redesigned rear bumper without the license plate recess.

Other than that... pretty cool :tup:

Odd that is has cats -- is it street legal then?

The juciest item on that list is the ECU that deletes all the nannying issues that would interfere with a balls to the wall track day...

Is the hood and trunk latchwork hardware removed? Looks like it has outer clasps/pins and that's it.

I can't believe they got it under 3K lbs! That's a nice weight savings.

Power is the same as a regular Nismo (355 ps = 350 hp)... hmm. Surprised they didn't try to bump it up a bit.

Love the front air ducts!

Overall, pretty sweet (but -- wooo -- pricey!).

Something missing from the arguments on this thread is the development costs of building your own race car. Part of the $150K is for the engineering, tuning, and testing Nissan has done on the car already. While the parts to build a similar car can be purchased and installed individually for less than $150k, anyone who did so would still be looking at significant development costs.

Some of these costs would include:
Parts one bought would fail and the resulting damage would have to be repaired
Track time
Tires (race slicks are not cheap)
Custom fabrication
Custom CNC work
Gas for your truck to the track
Trailer upkeep
Hotel rooms(?)
Fluid replacements ($75 a gallon gear oil anyone?)
Dyno time
Sublet labor rates
etc.

So you're getting a lot more than a car with some nice go-fast parts for the $150K, you're getting a tested, balanced and functional race car designed by some of the best motorsports engineers around.

What am I looking at?

I see a dip stick (foreground), and what appears to be a radiator or cooler (in the rear?) for what?

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That would be a rear tow hook and diff cooler.

diff cooler? And pretty sure that's a tow hook

This car is pretty cool.

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I like the clean engine bay and slight dress-up.

Nissan had one displayed at Petite Lemans this weekend

And it looked delicious!

A question that hasn't been answered, would the 370z nismo rc be lumped into the same racing class as a 997 gt3rs? If so, why would any rational person buy the more expensive nissan than the porsche? Touching on divzero's post, the gt3rs is also a race car, track tested and tuned from the factory. But it handles better and makes more power and weighs less. So if given the same slick tyres, it'll run circles around the nismo rc. And it also has the advantage of being street legal, so after the race you can put the license plates back on and drive it home, or drive it on the weekend cruise.

The GT3 RS really isn't a race car, it's a track day car that just happens to be street legal.

The actual race variants would be like the Porsche 911 Cup or the GT3 R, and both of those would be at least one class above the NISMO RC.