Nissan UK Confirms Prices for Refreshed Panthfinder and Navara

The facelifted Nissan Pathfinder SUV and its Navara pickup truck sibling are available for order now in Britain. Key enhancements for both models include the addition of a new 231HP 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, some minor revisions to the 2.5-liter diesel that now produces 190HP, a refreshed exterior and improved interior with more standard equipment.

The Navara 2.5dCi 190HP pickup truck starts from £19,807 (excluding VAT) for the Acenta King Cab, while the Tekna, available only in Double Cab form, costs from £24,389.50 (on the road) for the manual or £25,682 (on the road) for the automatic.

Additional standard features on the Navara Acenta include side and curtain airbags, ESP stability control, front fog lights, new seat cloth, additional cabin storage. On the Navara Tekna, pop-up headlight washers, speed limiter, power fold mirrors, MP3 AUX input all come as standard.

The Pathfinder Acenta 2.5 dCi 190HP is priced at £28,495 while the fully equipped Pathfinder Tekna is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission (£31,595) or a 5-speed automatic (£33,095).

Extra standard features on the Pathfinder Acenta include Fine Vision combimeter for a crisp view of the instrument dials, new centre console and lidded storage box and MP3 AUX input.

On the Pathfinder Tekna, Nissan Connect Premium HDD, a sat nav infotainment system with 7-inch colour touch screen, comes as standard as well as new 18-inch wheels, headlight washers, speed limiter and new centre console with wood finish.

Nissan said that prices for the 231HP V6 diesel models will be announced at a later date with deliveries starting in September.

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Senner Launches New Sport Exhaust System for Nissan 370Z

Germany's Senner Tuning is marketing a new sport exhaust system for the Nissan 370Z sports car. Priced at €1,450 or about US$1,900 at today's exchange rates, the custom made exhaust system comes with 130mm wide oval tailpipes and according to the tuner, aside from producing a more sonorous note, it also adds an extra 16-horsepower raising the 3.7-liter V6's total output to 347HP. Video and pictures after the jump.

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Peter Brock's Anniversary BRE Edition Nissan 370Z Revealed

AutoTrader Classics' Michael Boulton snagged the very first photos of the finished BRE Edition Nissan 370Z racer that was revealed on Thursday during the Brock Racing Enterprises reunion dinner honoring Peter Brock (not to be confused with the famous Australian racing driver who passed away in 2006) and crew.

Built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Brock Racing Enterprises' (BRE) win at the SCCA National Championship at Road Atlanta with a 240Z in 1970, the specially modified Nismo 370Z racer features the classic vintage red, white, and blue BRE paint scheme.

The new BRE 370Z is not just a show car as it was built to current SCCA T2 racecar regulations and will see track duty later this year. Nissan said that it the car will also be on display at multiple 'Z Club' events around the country, including ZCon 2010, the annual Z convention, from July 28 to August 1 in Nashville.

Via: AutoTrader Classic (Thanks for the tip Brian)

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Unichip Introduces New ECU Upgrade for Nissan 350Z

The Nissan 350Z has long been replaced by the all-new 370Z but the tuning industry isn't about to stop introducing performance upgrades for the Japanese sports car any time soon.

Now, Unichip Europe has released a new plug and play 'U-connect' piggy back ECU for the 350Z that adds another 20bhp raising the V6's peak output from a measured 264bhp to a mighty 284 bhp. Similarly, torque increases by 26 lb.ft, bringing the total from 236 lb.ft to 262 lb.ft.

The company claims that the new ECU, which can store up to five different maps, can also accommodate future additional engine modifications including turbocharging.

Suitable for all models produced from 2003-2009 and carrying part number PPNIS01.0, the Nissan 350Z Unichip U-Connect package is available in the UK from the firm's 28 dealers across the country.

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Brock Racing Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New BRE 370Z

A little while back - forty years ago - Peter Brock's Brock Racing Enterprises won the SCCA National Championship at Road Atlanta with a 240Z driven by John Morton.

Now, on the 40th anniversary of the original win, BRE is celebrating the first official ass-kicking Japanese racer on American soil with a special new 370Z.

Based on the Nismo 370Z Coupe, it will be "built to current SCCA T2 racecar regulations and will see track duty later this year." It will also feature a distinct red, white, and blue BRE paint scheme.

The BRE 370Z is set to debut April 29 at the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta. If you can't get down there, the car will also be making appearances a Z Club events nationwide.

By Phil Alex

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Switzer Builds an 800HP Track-Day Nissan GTR Terror that's Comfortable on the Street

Switzer Performance Innovation, SPI, or just plain Switzer, was recently contacted by a client from New England who felt the need to cut some of the fat off of his standard GTR's 3,800 lb weight.

Oh, and he felt it needed more power, too. The goal was an ideal track-day car that could get there, run, and still head out for an evening while providing full comfort and amenities.

Step 1: Install the P800 power kit, which adds new intercoolers, intakes, and turbos. This gets the car to 800 horsepower and "almost 700 lb-ft of torque."

Step 2: Put the stoppers on a diet (reducing unsprung mass) by replacing brake components with parts from AP (carbon rotors and brake fluid), new pads, and stainless steel brake lines.

Step 3: Improve breathing further with a ceramic-coated titanium exhaust system.

Step 4: Cut unnecessary flab with the addition of a carbon trunk lid and new Bride sports buckets. "We chose these seats because of their adjustability. You can be comfortable, still get to the back seat, and it's not an extreme one-piece seat that's not comfortable on the highway."

Step 5: Throw in "a fully-adjustable JRZ suspension system" (with adjustable sway bars) for better carving of corners.

Step 6: Resolve any air flow issues with an under-body diffuser and an Aeromotions wing.

End Result: An R35 road/track Godzilla weighing in at 3,600 lbs and putting out an insane 800 horsepower.

Sounds like someone's going to be having a lot of fun.

By Phil Alex

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