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GODZILLA and how it got its name

Between 1969 and 1974, and again between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced a high performance version of its Skyline sedan called the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car proved to be iconic for Nissan and achieved much fame and success on road and track. The Nissan GT-R, although no longer carrying the "Skyline" badge, has heritage in the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Like the later generations of the Skyline GT-Rs, the Nissan GT-R is four-wheel drive with a twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine and has the signature four round tail lights. However, the GT-R is an entirely new model sharing little with its Skyline siblings and is a complete redesign from previous Skylines rather than an incremental evolution; the four-wheel-steering HICAS system has been removed and the former straight-6 RB26DETT engine has been replaced with a new V6 VR38DETT.  Because of the GT-R's heritage, the chassis code for the all-new version has been called CBA-R35,or 'R35' for short (where CBA is the prefix for emission standard), carrying on the naming trend from previous Skyline GT-R generations. The GT-R has also retained its Skyline predecessor's nickname Godzilla, given to it by the Australian motoring publication Wheels in its July 1989 edition. Additionally, the GT-R has carried over the tradition of using a twin-turbocharged 6 cylinder engine transmitting power through a 4-wheel drive system, much like previous generation GT-R's.

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2017 Nissan IDX Nismo

The new Nissan concept will be released in early  2017 

Fans of the Datsun 510, will squeal at the upright three-box design and proportions and the wheels—as well as the NISMO version painted to resemble historic BRE 510 ­racers. Modern driveline tech, such as direct injection, places the car in the present. Nissan says the idea is more homage than retro, but the tie to the past is double-knotted by an Easter egg in the car’s name: DX is 510 in Roman numerals.

A U.S.-spec IDx likely would be powered by 240 horses and 240 lb-ft of torque, the naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four from the Sentra, as well as a 1.6 turbo four producing 188 horsepower in a NISMO spinoff. Transmissions would include a CVT—this is a Nissan, after all—as well as, we hope, manual ’boxes across the range, including performance variants. Yes, that’s variants, plural. Nissan currently applies its hi-po badge in two strata, with NISMO models mostly getting mild upgrades (stickers!) If Nissan gives it the green light, figure on the IDx arriving in 2017 and starting in the low- to mid-$20,000 range.

Godzilla Attacks Colorado

The Fukushima nuclear reactor leak has sent massive amounts of radioactive waste into the ocean causing something evil to awake. From the depths of the ocean floor raises Godzilla and he is looking to eat up some unsuspecting exotic cars on the track and spew fire.

The fire-breathing 2015 Nissan GT-R will retain its 3.8-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, pumping out 404kW/628Nm via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. With its ATESSA all-wheel drive system it scorches from 0-100km/h in just 2.7 seconds.

News from Nissan reports that the 2017 R36 GT-R is going to be adopting a hybrid system to meet emissions targets. To deal with some of the problems customers have been having, Nissan has 're-tuned' the engine and transmission management systems, in a bid to improve refinement. Nissan says the transaxle and driveshaft backlash have been modified to "reduce vibration and noise coming from stepping on and off the accelerator pedal". In other words driveline shunt has been lessened. 

A couple suspension adjustments have also been made Bilstein shock absorbers and their computer-controlled management has been modified to "improve cornering stability".

Zero Gravity Inspired Car Seat

                           Zero Gravity Inspired Car Seat                  

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This technology alleviates fatigue for drivers and passengers when driving, pursuing the ideal posture to make long drives more pleasant, always maintaining seating comfort.

Technology Functionality

Ergonomic technology was utilized to analyze, measure and verify fatigue reduction and comfort, leading to the NASA-measured "neutral posture." In a weightless scenario human posture is weakened and the burden on the body is at its least, meaning posture does not collapse even over long periods and you are less likely to become tired. By applying this neutral posture to a car seat, it alleviates feelings of fatigue from sitting for long periods of time.

Technology Configuration

The system replicates the neutral posture through its shape, providing continuous support from the hips to the back. Developed through joint research with Yamazaki Laboratory at Keio University and using a seat simulator and a musculo-skeletal model for seating analysis, Nissan now has the know-how on the bearing capacity for every body part and the seating surface shape that reduces load to the smallest amount on muscular and spinal areas. Based on this, it has achieved optimal support by controlling local deformation characteristics and the seat back in its initial shape. Fundamentally changing the structure of the seat makes for long drives that are comfortable.

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Nissan #RedThumb Movement

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EVERY YEAR, TOO MANY PEOPLE DIE
BECAUSE WE DON’T PUT OUR
PHONES DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
THIS HAS TO STOP.

I PLEDGE TO PUT MY PHONE
DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING.

AND I WILL ENCOURAGE OThers to do the same

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