285k...for a Z33?
Mar 28, 2008, 6:26 pm
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Almost a year after it was originally revealed, Nissan has finally put a price tag on the 2008 Fairlady Z 380RS-Competition. But let's not trifle with the cost of ownership yet. As its name implies, the 380RS is a tried-and-true racecar, with a stroked version of the VQ35HR V6. The 3.8-liter mill is producing 350 hp and 321 lb.-ft. of torque, which it sends to a Nismo Super Coppermix clutch and on through to a close-ratio, six-speed gearbox and mechanical LSD. The body meets Super Taikyu regulations, in which it was designed to compete, and comes equipped with new aerodynamic enhancements, a roll cage, six-pot Brembos and the required catalytic converter. Inside, it's all business, with carbon fiber door panels, a Recaro throne, six-point harness and a fire extinguisher. With that out of the way, the price is a cool 28,350,000 yen, or just over $285k USD. Well-funded, privateer teams need only apply.
...so 285k b/c it meets Super Taikyu regulations which I think isn't even offered anywhere but Japan (and maybe Macao and Sepang?)??
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Mar 28, 2008, 6:53 pm
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Doesn't shock me at all. We used to sell Mustangs Race cars for 150K and up. Pro/Factory built race cars come with a price tag.
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Mar 28, 2008, 7:06 pm
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Not a bad price at all. 28K for a race prepared car. It's a steal!
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Mar 28, 2008, 7:15 pm
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Not a bad price at all. 28K for a race prepared car. It's a steal!
its 285k
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Mar 28, 2008, 7:22 pm
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I have to admit, I love the recaro seat in that Z.
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Mar 29, 2008, 7:57 am
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its 285k
OH Shit! 285? No way!
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Mar 30, 2008, 4:29 am
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I expected more HP and Torque.
Would really like to know what they did to bore and stroke the VQ.
Would really like to know what they did to bore and stroke the VQ.
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Mar 30, 2008, 3:55 pm
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Those brakes are B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!!
Ive never seen rotors that are that cool looking!
Ive never seen rotors that are that cool looking!
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Mar 30, 2008, 10:46 pm
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Those brakes are B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!!
Ive never seen rotors that are that cool looking!
Ive never seen rotors that are that cool looking!
It's FUGLY!
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