Wednesday 11 January 2012

Blistering Juke-R Performance

Blistering Juke-R Performance:

Blistering Juke-R Performance


Nissan has confirmed the performance statistics for Juke-R – the supercar crossover concept that combines the power and handling of the legendary GT-R with the bold design of the Juke.


Created in the UK, the Juke-R has been developed by Nissan and built by leading motorsports outfit RML with advice from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTC-E). Over a 22-week period two models have been created – one right-hand drive and one left-hand drive – with extensive performance testing now completing the final stage of the development project.


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Juke-R’s 485 bhp 3.8-liter V-6 twin turbo engine propels the car from a standing start to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds, before continuing on to a top speed of 160 mph.


Testing has proved that the Juke-R enjoys supercar handling from a compact crossover, thanks to use of the Nissan GT-R’s suspension and drivetrain as well as an FIA-specification roll cage and unique split rear wing. In a straight line, the GT-R’s more aerodynamic shape ensures that its top speed is higher despite the same power plant being used in each. GT-R also remains lighter than Juke-R due to the roll cage and extra chassis reinforcement that has been required to place the supercar’s components into a Juke body.


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