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It was their choice to make.
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Even when going to the 5.6 litre motor, they still had to use larger pistons than the factory block. Ex factory, the bore/stroke is 98/82mm, the VASC version is 102.69/75.31mm. Given Nissan wanted to start with a stock block, maybe the VK45 didn't have enough meat to run those pistons, ex factory that block has 93mm slugs. The VK45 block was cast in japan; as far as I know the VK56 was cast in the US, so differences are likely. Perhaps what Nissan/Nismo/Kellys should have done is hold out for a better combo in the early stages before announcing the program. Last edited by RedZedMikey; 2 Sep 2017 at 09:44. |
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Still No Decision at Nissan
The language used by new Nissan Australia boss Stephen Lester in this article isn't overly positive.... |
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I don't know. With Gen 2 now, in theory, they can drop in a R35 GTR crate engine (it already makes 590bhp in conservative 200,000km+ stock tune) and fiddle with the computer so the output matches that of the best V8. It should be simple, in theory...
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Running 2 teams of that brand would build inter-team competition and give a gauge as to where stuff needs to be worked on. Right now, at Bathurst anyway, the engine holds them back. |
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Formula E has no rounds in Australia, so Nissan Australia can't rely on Formula E to promote their brand.
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Not sure Supercars has been the monster leverage tool they'd hoped for either, truth be known.
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They could've done with a Bathurst or championship win.
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Considering Nissan dont sell any "sedans" in australia its hard to see what leverage they are getting. Maybe a navara or something in the new look utes category?
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Holy SUV batman! Not being a Nissan fan, I didn't know the current range, so didn't believe you. More fool me.
The complete range from their website: 370Z Coupe; 370Z Roadster; GT-R; JUKE; QASHQAI; X-TRAIL; Pathfinder; Patrol; Navara; Doesn't exactly scream Supercar entrant does it. |
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and in September was the 12th best selling brand (althought YTD is higher)
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12 months ago they had the Altima, Pulsar and Leaf.
The Pulsar is a hateful little sack of crap in a heavily competitive market full of excellent cars. The Altima is an odd-looking thing on a category where you are Camry or nobody. The Leaf only makes sense to the people who sniff their own farts on the North Shore of Sydney. |
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Nissan uncertainty affecting their development
No drivers in the Top Ten for the year, no podiums, and uncertainty now putting a halt on development. |
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I agree, it kinda reeked of giving up, maybe I've taken the story in the wrong context.
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