Tag: Nissan Z

2022 Nissan Z, Hummer SUV, Toyota GR 86, Ferrari 250 GTO At Full Throttle, Voltswagen Stunt ‘Was Worth It’: Your Weekly Brief

Good morning and welcome to our weekly digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…

VW’s Top Brass Thinks That Misleading The Public And Press With ‘Voltswagen’ Stunt Was Worth The Reward

Volkswagen’s April Fool’s joke-gone-wrong actually went very right according to Scott Keogh, the company’s North America CEO. VW reckons the thousands of headlines it created, and the publicity generated about the new ID.4 EV were worth the backlash.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Debuts With 830 HP And 300+ Miles Of Range

You’ve seen the pickup; now meet the SUV version of Hummer’s comeback EV. A smaller battery means the zero emissions monster truck doesn’t get the pickup’s full 1000 hp, but it can still hit 60mph in 3.5 seconds.

2022 Nissan Z Caught Again Undisguised In Production Form With Blue Interior

The 2022 Nissan Z has been snapped again in production form, this time sporting a striking retro-style blue over black interior to offset its subtle metallic silver paint. Come on, Nissan, unveil it already!

Pink Floyd’s Drummer Takes AC/DC’s Lead Singer For A Ride In His 250 GTO

[embedded content]

Senior citizen rockers Brian Johnson and Nick Mason blow off the winter cobwebs in the Floyd man’s $40m vintage Ferrari. Make sure to crank your volume up to make the most of that V12 music.

This C6 Corvette With A C3 Body Is The Perfect Combination Of Old And New

A shop in Hungary, of all places, was responsible for a fantastic fusion of classic C3 and C6 Corvettes. The old timer’s body was dropped onto the complete C6 chassis, so the result is a classic car that should actually drive as well as it looks.

All-New 2022 Toyota GR 86 Is A Prettier, More Powerful And Sharper Driver’s Car

Toyota’s version of the second-generation Subaru BRZ revealed last fall has a tougher look thanks its huge “functional matrix” grille. The under-hood area remains a turbo-free zone, but a bump to 2.4 liters pushes power to 232 hp and drops the 0-62mph time by 1.1 seconds versus last year’s car.

Dodge Challenger Slams Into Lamp Post While Showing Off, Almost Hits Young Man

Ford’s Mustang might still be top of the pony car crash league, but this Dodge driver is doing his best to help the Challenger catch up.  Video footage of the spectacular shunt reveals the driver – and bystander – only narrowly avoid a much more serious outcome.

What Else Is Making The News

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Shows Monkey Playing Videogame By Thinking

San Francisco-based Neuralink hopes its wireless brain computer chips could cure neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia and spinal cord injuries, says Reuters.

Twitch Will Ban Users for ‘Severe’ Offline Behavior, Including Terrorism and Sexual Assault

Last year Twitch was criticised for failing to act on claims of harassment, but now the platform popular with gamers has jumped two steps in the other direction. Users can be banned for their misdeeds away from the internet, according to Variety, but we think you’re probably okay with that parking ticket.

For GREAT deals on a new or used Chevrolet check out Tom Bell Chevrolet GMiMR TODAY!

Nissan’s $35k Z Leaked, 2022 Honda Civic, Why Dodge Limits SRTs To 3HP, Alpina B8: Your Weekly Brief

Good morning and welcome to our weekly digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…

These Are The Color And Trim Options For The 2022 Honda Civic

We already know this spring’s Civic sedan body will look almost identical to last year’s concept’s, but now we know which colors you’ll be able to cover that body with, plus the trim level line-up. Sales start the spring.

2022 Nissan Z Will Have 400 HP, Allegedly Start At Just $34,995

Thanks to not one, but two Z-related leaks this week we discovered that the 370Z successor won’t reportedly be called 400Z, but plain old Z. And more importantly, it could cost less than $35k, making it massively cheaper than its Toyota Supra rival.

Dodge Upping Security On Chargers And Challengers Following String Of Thefts

To the relief of owners, the police who have to give chase and the emergency crews that have to sweep up the mess afterwards, Dodge is finally doing something about SRT thefts. Fail to input a four-digit passcode on the console touchscreen and the V8’s output will be limited to just 3 hp. And no, that’s not a typo.

Prefer To Watch Than Read The News? We Have you Covered

[embedded content]

Is Your Car On The List Of Longest-Lasting Vehicles In The US?

Toyota occupied eight spots on the list of 16 cars likely to clock up over 200,000 miles, but BMW, Audi and Mercedes failed to make the cut.

Watch Chris Harris Beast Alfaholics Beautiful GTA-R 290 Restomod

[embedded content]

Alfaholics is the Singer Design of the classic Alfa world and Top Gear’s Chris Harris looks like he’s having as much fun in this old step-front Alfa as he does in any Porsche.

Alpina Scratches BMW’s Itch Between The M850i And M8 With $139,900 B8 Gran Coupe

B8 continues Alpina’s long tradition of creating BMWs with M-car levels of performance but a bigger focus on luxury and exclusivity. The B8’s 612 hp V8 gets it to 60mph in 3.3 seconds, but Alpina promises a smoother ride than the M8.

The First Wrecked Ford Bronco Sports Are Already Up For Sale

While Ford revealed that it had converted 125,00 Bronco reservations into genuine orders, the first wrecked examples of its Bronco Sport little brother have come up for auction on Copart.

You Wouldn’t Know There’s A C6 Corvette Under The $18,000 Vallara Bodykit

Texas-based Vallara’s incredible styling conversion will get your C6 Corvette more attention than any supercar with for less than $20k. Almost every panel bar the roof is new.

What Else Is Making The News

Rocket League Season Three Will Feature F1 And NASCAR Vehicles

Season three of Psyonix’s wacky car soccer game starts on April 7th and this time you’ll be able to choose both Nascar and F1 machines, says Engadget. Previous franchise crossovers involved Ghostbusters and Back to the Future.

Global Shipping Was In Chaos Even Before The Suez Canal Blockage

[embedded content]

Efforts to continue to free the container ship blocking the Suez canal as a log jam builds up in the Red Sea. But CNN explains that global supply chains were already stretched and we should expect shortages and higher prices for our goods.

For GREAT deals on a new or used Toyota check out Toyota of Las Vegas TODAY!

This 34K Mile, 1978 Datsun 280Z Can Be Yours For Less Than $50,000

Nissan unveiled the retro-inspired Z Proto earlier this month but, if you can’t wait for the upcoming production model, you can buy this 1978 Datsun 280Z instead.

Currently listed on eBay with a buy it now price of $49,000 (£38,495 / €41,825), the car looks like it just rolled off the assembly line.

There’s a good reason for this, as the vehicle has only been owned by one person and they kept it in a garage since 1990. As a result, the 280Z has only been driven 34,000 miles (54,718 km) in the past 42 years.

Also Read: 1970 Datsun 240Z With Rich Pedigree Sells For Nearly $125K

As you can see in the pictures, the car looks phenomenal for its age. While there are a few blemishes, the original stripes are still intact and the model appears to be largely devoid of rust. The car also rides on the 14-inch magnesium wheels which are described as “extremely rare.”

While the exterior isn’t perfect, the cabin is in immaculate condition. The original dash is crack free and the factory radio hasn’t been swapped out for an aftermarket replacement. Wear and tear is virtually nonexistent, and the sell says “Every single gauge works including the clock, which never works!”

Since the car sat for 30 years, it has been given a mechanical refreshing which included the installation of a new fuel pump, new fuel injectors and a “full fuel system overhaul” which involved dropping the tank and having it professionally cleaned. The model has also been outfitted with new tires as well as a new master cylinder and clutch pump.

Thanks to these changes, the 280Z “runs and drives like a dream.” The seller also says the “transmission shifts like butter,” while the clutch is “soft and engages nicely.”

The seller didn’t mention performance specifications, but 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine should have 170 hp (127 kW / 172 PS) and 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) of torque. It appears to be connected to a four-speed manual, instead of the optional five-speed gearbox.

The car comes with its original books and window sticker, and the latter shows the model retailed for $9,067 (£7,128 / €7,747) in 1978.

[embedded content]

PHOTO GALLERY

more photos…