Nissan has completed the construction of its rally-ready Juke prototype

By shawn On 15/06/2022 at 10:30

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It appears that the Internet liked the small rally-spec Juke, and Nissan has now produced one for real.

How awesome does that appear to be?
Although the connection to Edgar Herrmann and Hans Schüller's 240Z is largely superficial – the black bonnet and old sponsor badges are the only actual ties.

The 2.4-liter straight-six engine of the 240Z drove the rear wheels.
In real life, the renderings' Juke Rally Tribute has evolved into the Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute, revealing the engine below.
It's Renault's new 141bhp hybrid technology, which Nissan has taken.

At the very least, the wheelarches are larger, and the long-travel suspension is strengthened.
There's also a hydraulic handbrake for huge Juke skids, as well as an intercom system and plenty of Alcantara on the interior to make it seem like a true Dakar vehicle.

What are your thoughts?

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The Ultimate R33 GT-R: A Tribute to Nismo’s Greatest Hits

By shawn On 20/11/2024

This meticulously crafted car is based on a rare R33 GT-R N1 chassis, one of only 87 ever made. The N1 was a lightweight, race-ready homologation special, stripped of ABS and fitted with an upgraded RB26 engine.

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