Nissan Z Series & Nismo Tribute - Automoblog.net (blog)
Nissan has come to great lengths with their GTR, but what about the Z lineup. Let’s step back in time with the original 240Z. I would like to give my regards and condolences to his family, Nissan Japan, and Nissan USA with the recent passing of Yutaka Katayama. Yutaka Katayama is also known as Mr. K, who was the original designer of the Nissan S30 (Fairlady Z in Japan and Datsun 240Z in other markets). The Nissan Z has since been established as a great, affordable sports car. In the year of 2003, the Nissan 350Z was released. There were various models ranging from base, touring, enthusiast, track, and finally the Nismo/Autech variant (Super GT inspired aero, special edition wheels, Nismo tuned suspension, seam welded chassis and Yamaha performance dampers). The car went from a standard DE motor (6800 rpm) to a DE Revup (7000 rpm). Not only was this a much better engine ( 306hp, 268 ft-lbs torque ) but featured an even higher red line of 7500 rpm. In addition, the engine also featured a beefier set of connecting rods, ladder type girdle and a larger oil pump gear, hence the increased red line. Source: www.automoblog.net
