Nissan has taken the wraps off a NISMO-prepared Patrol during a special event organized in Dubai, UAE. Nissan has taken the wraps off a NISMO-prepared Patrol during a special event organized in Dubai, UAE. The unveiling coincides with the introduction of the NISMO performance brand in the Middle East where the 370Z NISMO and the GT-R NISMO will also be sold. It comes as a surprise that Nissan has decided to launch a sportier version of its large and heavy SUV, but they believe there is a market for a hotter Patrol tricked out by the firm's in-house performance division. Power comes from an evolution of the 5.6-liter V8 engine that now develops 428 bhp (319 kW) which makes it 28 bhp (21 kW) stronger than the standard configuration. There's no word about the torque figure just yet, but the stock engine has 412 lb-ft (560 Nm) and according to Nissan this beefier setup offers the entire torque across more than 70% of the rev range. It sits on massive 22-inch RAYS forged … [Read more...] about Nissan introduces 428 bhp Patrol NISMO in Dubai to celebrate NISMO launch in the Middle East [video]
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2022 Nissan Patrol Nismo Teaser Video Announces March 31 Debut Date
The facelifted Patrol finally gets its performance upgrade for Middle East buyers. Few vehicles in production today can boast about a 70-year legacy. The Nissan Patrol's humble beginnings stretch all the way back to 1951 in Japan, and these days it's available all around the world. In the States, we know it as the Nissan Armada but it's particularly popular in the Middle East where an amped-up Nismo version appeared back in 2015. Now, it's poised to reappear in facelifted guise at the end of March. A short teaser video from Nissan Middle East's YouTube channel confirms both the Nismo moniker and a debut date of March 31. The current-generation Y62 Patrol actually received its facelift for the 2020 model year , but the hotter Nismo model wasn't part of the pomp and circumstance. As such, expect the Patrol Nismo to get the updated face with the notched headlights and V-Motion grille, further dressed with larger air intakes and the requisite red Nismo trim. The renderings … [Read more...] about 2022 Nissan Patrol Nismo Teaser Video Announces March 31 Debut Date
Lamborghini sets global sales record in 2016
America is the brand's biggest market. Lamborghini is the next exotic automaker to announce a sales record in 2016 after Rolls-Royce and McLaren did the same. The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based supercar manufacturer is reporting an increase of seven percent to a total of 3,457 units globally compared to 3,245 in 2015. This is the first time Lamborghini surpassed the 3,400 units mark following six years of continuous growth. The current result is 2.6 times better than the one in 2010. “In 2016 Lamborghini has proven to be in excellent shape,” Stefano Domenicali, chairman and chief executive officer of Lamborghini, declared. “The company delivered another record year in terms of sales and continued to outperform key business objectives. This new all-time high is once more confirming the substance and sustainability of our brand, product and commercial strategy. This is a real team achievement and it is all the more remarkable as we are at the same time preparing not … [Read more...] about Lamborghini sets global sales record in 2016
This Huracan Spyder is absolutely evil with 1,088 hp
The front and rear bumpers are complete replacements for the stock parts, and the wing takes inspiration from the Countach. The tuner DMC specializes in doing wild things to high-end vehicles , and the company doesn’t deviate from that talent with its latest project – the crazy Huracán Edizione-GT Spyder. In addition to the new body kit, the blue beast packs 1,088 horsepower (811 kilowatts) and 738 pound-feet (1,000 Newton-meters) of torque from a highly upgraded biturbo V10. The Edizione-GT Spyder uses DMC’s Stage 4 tuning kit, and its results are impressive. The roadster can reach 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in a claimed 2.69 seconds – versus 3.4 seconds for a stock Huracán Spyder . Top speed also grows to 214 mph (354 kph) from 201 mph (324 kph) in factory trim . While the biturbo setup grabs headlines, the company also upgrades the engines internals so that the parts can take the extra power. The gearbox receives similar improvements for handling so … [Read more...] about This Huracan Spyder is absolutely evil with 1,088 hp
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sales Crosses 9 Lakh Units: New Milestone Achieved!
Home Four wheelers oi-Punith Bharadwaj By Punith Bharadwaj Published: Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 20:13 [IST] The Maruti Suzuki Baleno premium hatchback sales have crossed the 9 lakh milestone mark since its first launch. The premium hatchback was added to the company's portfolio back in the year 2015. It is also the first model to be sold in the brand's Nexa Experience premium retail store. According to the company, the Baleno is the fastest four-wheeler to reach 9 lakh sales in the country. Within a year of its launch in the Indian market, the Baleno had achieved the 1 lakh sale milestone for the brand back in 2016. The sales of the hatchback reached the 2 lakh mark within a year from the first milestone. In November 2018, the company achieved 5 lakh sales of the Baleno. The landmark achievement was posted after just 3 years of its launch. In the year 2019, the Baleno sales increased by 2 more lakhs bringing … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sales Crosses 9 Lakh Units: New Milestone Achieved!