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  Nissan 240SX Basic Information > S Platform
S Platform cars were sold mainly in North America, Japan, and Europe (with limited sales in Australia, New Zealand, and Scandinavia).
The S platform cars are considered by many to be the "boy's sports car" with the Skyline being the "man's sports car" in the Nissan lineup.
Yes, the S platform cars are underpowered in stock trim, but they are great handling cars and have the potential to make some serious power.
www.240edge.com /basics/s-platform.html   (448 words)

  
 Nissan Silvia - The Nissan 350Z Wiki
The S10 was the first Silvia built on the S platform, and featured a sports-coupe shape, as was popular at the time — Unfortunately, it featured more traditional lines than rivals Celica, Capella and others, and was summarily less popular, even in Japan.
Nissan's sole sports car platform in the world is now the FM Platform, which underpins the current Fairlady Z and Skyline, and America's 350Z and Infiniti G35.
As of 2002, Nissan stopped producing the S platform with the S15-series Nissan Silvia being the final variant.
www.350z-tech.com /zwiki/Nissan_Silvia   (1637 words)

  
 Nissan, Europe
Nissan, provides unique and innovative automotive products and services that deliver superior measurable values to all stakeholders in alliance with Renault.
You need to guard your intellectual property assets well and Nissan wanted to introduce a sophisticated combination of physical and logical security at its key European design and technical centres to achieve this goal.
Wouter Willemsen, Director of General Affairs for Nissan Europe: "It is refreshing to experience this level of professionalism and value-add on a European-wide basis.
www.diebold.com /nasasec/enterprise/casestudies/nissan.htm   (236 words)

  
 2006 Nissan Model Guide - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
Nissan's people-hauling minivan in stylish design is called Quest, while a crossover wagon with car-like ride quality carries the tag of Murano.
Nissan outfits the SUV with two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction for three trims-- Armada SE, SE Off-Road and luxurious LE.
Nissan's five-door wagon for the compact class works as a pure SUV that's part cushy transportation vehicle for riders and part tool box for hauling lifestyle sports paraphernalia like a load of mountain bikes, gear for camping or rock climbing, skis or kayaks.
www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/2006newcarmodelguide/nissansuvs.htm   (493 words)

  
 Nissan Altima - Wikicars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the "bloodline" that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957.
Nissan Altima is ranked first among all mid-size cars for resale value on Autos.com.
It is the first vehicle to use the smaller Nissan D platform, with a new front and upgraded rear suspension.
wikicars.org /en/Nissan_Altima   (1319 words)

  
 2006 Nissan X-Terra
Nissan’s latest X-Terra was introduced in 2005 as a completely new design that is bigger and much more powerful than the company’s first version, which was wildly popular for its rugged styling.
Nissan seems to have a way with engines that other manufacturers are still grasping at for help.
Nissan also designed the X-Terra to have a clean underbody to help keep you from knocking components from the vehicle when heading to your favorite offroad boat ramp.
www.gulfcoastnews.com /RT2006NissanXterra.htm   (1434 words)

  
 NISSAN | NEWS PRESS RELEASE
Nissan’s forecast for the Skyline is 1,000 units per month.
Nissan’s advanced technology allows precise control of the vibration characteristics of the suspensions, mounts and body, in order to minimize the effects of road vibrations.
Unique to the Skyline is the world’s first four-wheel active steering system, which adjusts the steering angles of the front and rear wheels in accordance with driving speeds and steering operation, allowing for greater control at low and medium speeds, and smooth effortless cruising at higher speeds.
www.nissan-global.com /EN/NEWS/2006/_STORY/061120-01-e.html   (785 words)

  
 Expenses Cited for End of Nissan’s 6-Year Run of Record Profit - New York Times
Ghosn, who is chief executive of both Nissan and its French partner, Renault, has run into some of the same challenges faced by his competitors.
Nissan blamed rising costs for commodities like steel and energy and slower sales for the worse-than-expected results, which could hurt the performance of Renault.
Nissan said its global sales slid 3 percent from October to December, although revenue was up slightly.
www.nytimes.com /2007/02/03/business/03nissan.html?ex=1328158800&en=707dc4f42e7370b0&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss   (995 words)

  
 FreshAlloy.com: Nissan 2004 Titan Full Size Truck
Nissan has used the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a springboard to launch some of its most pivotal new products, including the 350Z, G35 Sedan, and Z Concept.
Interestingly, Nissan decided to not use switchgear from its sedan parts bin and design all new ones that would be easy to operate, even while wearing thick work gloves.
An optional off-road package offers what Nissan claims will be the largest off-road tires offered by an auto manufacturer, class-leading ground clearance, skid plates (for the lower radiator, fuel tank, and transfer case), Rancho front and rear gas shocks, a lower ratio Dana 44 axle, and an exclusive electronically controlled locking rear differential.
www.freshalloy.com /site/cars/nissan/2004/titan/debut/home.shtml   (1819 words)

  
 Nissan Silvia History
The S12 platform was produced from late 1983 to early 1988.
There was a mild styling update to the S14 for model year 1997, which added aggressive projector headlamps to all models, and dark-tinted taillamps.
The Varietta was built by Autech and was based off of the Spec-S model, featuring the same naturally aspirated engine, with a choice of the 4-speed automatic transmission or the 5-speed manual transmission.
www.nissan-silvia.info /history   (1608 words)

  
 Nissan AutoBlog-Nissan, ESPN in Cross-Platform Heisman Campaign
Nissan is launching a Heisman Trophy campaign that culminates with the award ceremony on ESPN, which will be presented by the automaker.
Nissan also has a presence on ESPN the Magazine's "Gridiron Blowout Tour," which visits a university each week.
One fan voter wins a trip for two to New York to attend the awards ceremony and have his or her picture taken with the trophy and the winner.
www.nissan-autoblog.com /2006/10/21/nissan--espn-in-cross-platform-heisman-campaign.php   (166 words)

  
 Nissan cars - Top Speed
Nissan ended the production of the 300ZX Z31 in 1989 and no one seemed to be sorry about it.
In 1984 the “Nissan” badge was used for the first time on the US market instead of “Datsun”, and the same year was the year when the third generation Z-Cars was unveiled.
Nissan is considering a Convertible version of its new Altima, unveiled in 2006 at Los Angeles Auto Show.
www.topspeed.com /cars/nissan/index73.html   (2040 words)

  
 Cartype : Nissan related emblems
The Nissan Navara is a pickup truck manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1986.
The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan since the 2003 model year.
The Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2001.
www.cartype.com /page.cfm?id=1905   (312 words)

  
 CNN.com - Nissan unveils March, predicts records - February 26, 2002
Nissan plans to roll out other cars such as the Cube (due next business year) on the same platform as Renaults.
In a symbiotic arrangement, Nissan expects to boost its ownership of Renault to 15 percent later this year.
Nissan stock closed up 1.75 percent at 816 yen on Tuesday, a strong performance on a good day for many big exporters like Japan's car companies.
archives.cnn.com /2002/BUSINESS/asia/02/26/japan.nissan/index.html   (585 words)

  
 Nissan Murano Overview - Edmunds.com
The Nissan Murano was one of the first midsize crossovers to be introduced in the United States.
With its car-based platform and available on-road-biased all-wheel-drive system, the Nissan Murano is definitely not made for rock-crawling.
The base S model is quite comfortably equipped, with numerous premium features and a standard 7-inch LCD display on the dashboard complementing the stereo, climate control and other systems.
www.edmunds.com /nissan/murano/review.html   (534 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2005 Nissan Frontier Preview
The Frontier is one of the last vehicles in Nissan's lineup to receive a major update, but from the looks of it, it's been worth the wait.
Nissan's third-generation Frontier is new from the ground up, sharing a modified version of the Titan's fully-boxed ladder frame.
Nissan also provides a complete range of accessories to be used with the channel system, which include bed dividers, sliding cargo trays, modular storage units and bike racks.
www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2005_nissan_frontier_preview.aspx   (1380 words)

  
  Sneak Peeks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Optional on those models and standard on 2.0Ts is Audi's S tronic Gearbox, which is a sequential manual transmission (SMT).
Nissan's large pickups make news in 2008 by offering freshened styling and new long-bed versions.
S and Turbo versions also return for '08 and have 4.8-liter V8 engines of 385 and 500 hp, respectively.
auto.consumerguide.com /Articles/index.cfm/act/sneakpeeks   (1455 words)

  
 Nissan Announces All-New 2005 Xterra - Nissan at Off-Road.com
When it was originally introduced in 1999, the Nissan Xterra stood out in a crowd of nearly 40 competitive sport utility vehicles with its rugged truck frame, purposeful styling and “everything you need, nothing you don’t” adventure positioning.
Two of the most significant changes to the new Xterra are the use of a version of the new “F-Alpha” platform, which was created for use on the new Nissan Titan full-size pickup and Nissan Armada full-size SUV, and the utilization of a new 4.0-liter version of Nissan’s VQ-series V6 engine.
The cargo area is highlighted by an easy-to-clean luggage area flooring and a total of 10 cargo area utility hooks – six on the floor/sides and four on the ceiling and sides (floor hooks can carry up to 110 pounds).
www.off-road.com /nissan/press/2004_05/xterra.html   (1036 words)

  
 NissanNews
The 2007 Nissan Altima is also available in five other models: Altima 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 S with SL Package and two 3.5-liter V6-powered models, the Altima 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL.
Serving as the foundation for all fourth generation 2007 Altimas – including Hybrid – is Nissan’s all-new “D” platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension.
The new platform includes a subframe-mounted front suspension with new geometry and shock absorbers with rebound springs.
www.nissannews.com /nissan/news/pricing/20070130085311.shtml   (1105 words)

  
 NISSAN | HISTORY
Sales of the Nissan Tiida, based on the common B platform, fitted with the common HR15DE (S2G) engine and the first Alliance co-developed navigation and communication system, begin in Japan.
Sales of the new Nissan Micra, the European version of the Japanese March based on the common B platform in Europe, begin.
Renault and Nissan's new common commercial organizations in Europe, the first Single Legal Entities (SLEs), are established in Switzerland and in the Netherlands.
www.nissan-global.com /EN/COMPANY/ALLIANCE/HISTORY/index.html   (1453 words)

  
 IGN: Nissan Versa Preview
Using a cab forward-like design philosophy, Nissan's designers were able to create a segment-leading 72.3 inches on the inside.
Nissan stressed to us their use of "soft" materials whenever possible.
In fact, Nissan is estimating a Versa equipped with the Xtronic CVT will get about 38mpg combined (city/highway average).
cars.ign.com /articles/655/655079p1.html   (671 words)

  
 Nissan Frontier Parts - Nissan Frontier Accessories - Partstrain.com
The Nissan Frontier is a pick up truck model assembled by the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Started out as a no name Nissan Truck in the past, finally Nissan proclaimed the redesigned model as Nissan Frontier.
The Nissan Frontier is offered in three trim levels: there’s the base or the regular-cab 2-wheel-drive only model, the XE, and the SE also known as the extended King Cab.
The newest update on Nissan Frontier pickups today is larger and more powerful than that offered in both King Cabs and Crew Cabs body arrangement, it has more than a transitory resemblance to the latest introduced model which is the Nissan Titan which is a full-size pickup.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/NISSAN/FRONTIER   (532 words)

  
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The 2006 Nissan Murano is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 5 trims, ranging from the S 2WD to the SE AWD.
Upon introduction, the S 2WD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 245-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.
The 2006 Nissan Murano is freshened for 2006.
www.lycos.com /info/nissan-murano.html   (546 words)

  
 VehicleVoice News: Concept Cars Archives
The MKR concept rides on a platform derived from the present Mustang which, of course, was derived from Ford's DEW98 platform that underpinned the Lincoln LS and the present Jaguar S-Type.
At the Paris auto show this September, Nissan revealed the newest addition to their European lineup, and VehicleVoice and AutoPacific were on hand for the introduction.
Nissan USA has announced that a U.S. small crossover, with at least the concept wearing the name Rogue, will be revealed at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in January.
blog.vehiclevoice.com /concept_cars   (16061 words)

  
 2004 Nissan Quest Review | AutoSite New Car Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Any 2004 Nissan Quest is well equipped with the basics that most folks have to come to expect on a modern automobile, but to access luxury fittings and cutting edge technology, Nissan forces consumers to ante up for the mid-grade 3.5 SL or the range-topping 3.5 SE.
This is the same engine found in the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE and a variety of other Nissan and Infiniti products, tuned in the Quest to produce 240 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 242 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm.
Nissan boasts that because the 2004 Quest is endowed with a strong engine and responsive handling that its new minivan offers active safety features.
www.aicautosite.com /Reviews/2004-nissan-quest.asp   (3140 words)

  
 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SUV Review - Edmunds.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is capable in the dirt, but lacks the sure-footed road manners and interior refinement of competitors in the midsize SUV class.
This Nissan has much to offer those seeking a competent trail-busting companion, but most SUV buyers place an emphasis on refinement, both in terms of on-road handling and cabin aesthetics.
The S, SE and LE are available with either two- or four-wheel drive, while the SE Off-Road is available as a 4x4 only.
www.edmunds.com /nissan/pathfinder/2007/review.html   (1046 words)

  
 Nissan skyline gtr
Is coming soon to the nissan`s dealership in 20020.And the new nissan skyline gtr has spinners and a very very big muffer.
The car remained unchanged until 1995 when the Nissan Skyline R33 GTR was released.
Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R [ 1969 ~ 1970 ~1973 ] Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R : In 1969 the first generation Skyline "GT-R" was introduced to win the JAF Japan championship.
www.orgsites.com /ca/nissanskylinegtr/index.html   (411 words)

  
 2008 Nissan Rogue Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Nissan is launching an all-new small SUV called the Rogue that's expected to go on sale in Fall 2007.
But the Rogue is built on what Nissan calls its C platform, the foundation for the compact Sentra sedan.
Nissan claims that Rogue's larger exterior dimensions translate into one of the roomiest interiors in the class.
www.nctd.com /sneakpreview.cfm?Vehicle=2008_Nissan_Rogue&ReviewID=133   (530 words)

  
 Nissan S15 Silvia - The Drift Cowboy - Feature - Turbo Magazine
Having heard about drifting at the young age of 17, Kazama has now risen to become one of the superstars of the drifting world, and is as well known for his twin-drift technique as he is for his out-the-door "rodeo ride" parade lap.
Force-fed by a HKS GT3037 Pro S turbo, the S15 uses a one-off Nismo stainless-steel exhaust manifold, which leads into a Nismo turbo outlet elbow and a full tract of titanium AP Boss goodness.
The Nissan parts bin was raided for the intake tract, donating a larger Z32 Fairlady (300ZX in the US) mass airflow meter and 60mm throttle body, sourced from a naturally aspirated Silvia model.
www.turbomagazine.com /features/0701_turp_kazama_nissan_s15_silvia   (941 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2007 Nissan Versa Preview
However, Nissan seems to have changed its collective mind by choosing a bolder strategy, using the Tiida to fortify its strong American lineup by offering it as a base, entry-level vehicle.
Rather, Nissan is targeting those who want to maximize value for money by offering an enormous interior and equally large cargo area for a low, low base price.
Nissan claims that the floor space distance from gas pedal to rear seat spans 2,035 mm (80.1 inches) - nearly six feet long.
www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2007_nissan_versa_preview.aspx   (1424 words)

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