March 30th, 2007 — Tags:350z, aerodynamics, audi, datsun, lapping, nismo, nissan, roadster
Regular readers here in The Garage know that I’ve got a soft spot for the Nissan’s twisty warrior, the 350Z. In stock form it’s one of the best all around sports cars I’ve ever driven, besting many cars that cost more than double. This season, Nissan is upping the ante with a hi-po version that’s decked out with the full line of Nismo upgrades.
Beginning with the cosmetic stuff, there is a full aero package that was inspired by the factory Super GT Championship winning cars. This body kit doesn’t only look good though, as it provides additional downforce at high speeds that will be most welcome on lapping days.
One of the great things about 350Z owners is that many of them actually do take their cars to local track days. The Nismo is even better equipped for the track, with a tweaked suspension, free breathing exhaust and big Brembo brakes to slow things down. Horsepower is up to 306.
Read the full details from Nissan after the break
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September 4th, 2006 — Tags:aerodynamics, bmw, kline-racing, oversteer, roadster
Following up on it’s groundbreaking Carbon Roadster, TC Kline Racing has shown it’s newest in house creation, the Carbon Coupe. While details on the Coupe are sparse to date, the real thing has been spotted on track by those guys over at Axis of Oversteer.
The incredible Carbon Roadster weighed in at only 2680 lbs, with 346 hp and was capable of generating 1.06 g of grip. Add the torsional strength and aerodynamics of the coupe body and this car may just prove to be unbeatable.
Read last year’s press release for the Carbon Roadster after the break.
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May 24th, 2006 — Tags:aerodynamics, alms, aston-martin-db7, mid-ohio, subaru-impreza
Originally posted on the North American Subaru Impreza Owner’s Club message board, these pics were taken during practice for the ALMS race last weekend at Mid-Ohio. The 009 Aston Martin DB7 left the track and flew a whopping 142 feet! That is a whole 22 feet farther than the Wright Brother’s first flight. What is most incredible is that the aerodynamics allowed the car to stay upright & that it didn’t flip when the left side wheels landed in the gravel. Word has it that the crew had the car torn down, checked out & reassembled for the qualifying, but there has been no report on the condition of the driver’s shorts!
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