Renault is considering putting the name Alpine to a premium sports car it plans to introduce in 2010. The name Alpine comes from the iconic French manufacturer, known for its rear-engined sports cars. According to Automotive news, Renault’s top management discussed reviving the name two weeks ago, as Renault own the rights to Alpine from its 1973 purchase of the brand. CEO Carlos Ghosn wants Renault to use its Formula One racing technology and expertise to develop a sporty high-performance product. Although the layout of the new sports car has not yet been decided, sources say Renault aim to position the Alpine above partner Nissan’s 350Z coupe.
Source : Reuter
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan 350Z lineup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2008 350Z is available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models - five for the Coupe (including the NISMO 350Z) and three for the Roadster. Again for 2008, the legendary Z(R) features a standard VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque.
The NISMO 350Z features an aggressive aerodynamics package, a specially tuned independent multi-link suspension, Brembo brakes, NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super lightweight forged-alloy wheels and NISMO-branded tuned exhaust. The NISMO 350Z is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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