NISSAN CONFIRMS JUKE-R PERFORMANCE STATISTICS

2012/01/10

NISSAN CONFIRMS JUKE-R PERFORMANCE STATISTICS

TOP SPEED OF 257KPH AND 0-100 KPH IN 3.7 SECONDS FOR WORLD'S FASTEST CROSSOVER

• Nissan Juke-R project reaches completion with release of performance statistics
• Juke and GT-R have combined to create compact crossover capable of 257kph
• 0-100kph in 3.7 seconds achieved in UK testing
• 22 week project extensively documented and shared via Facebook and You Tube :

http://www.youtube.com/user/NissanJuke  

http://www.facebook.com/NissanJukeOfficial

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 Juke.

Created in the UK, 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.

Juke-R's 485bhp 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine propels the car from a standing start to 100kph in just 3.7 seconds, before continuing on to a top speed of 257kph.

Testing has proved that 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.

Juke-R's physical dimensions obviously resemble Juke more than GT-R. The car is the same length (4135mm), height (1575mm) and has the same wheelbase (2530mm) as Juke, while the width has increased from 1765mm to 1910mm, with flared wheel arches surrounding 20-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels.

Inside, the driver and passenger sit in OMP race seats, but with all the controls and instruments from GT-R at their fingertips. The 7-inch touch-screen display is in the centre of the dashboard, providing access to the wealth of information about the car to which any GT-R owner has become accustomed.

During the 22 week project, Nissan ‘opened the doors' on the creation of Juke-R, documenting the development story from day 1 and releasing a series of 10 videos on You Tube and via the Nissan Juke Facebook page - a series which has achieved over 2.2 million views in just 10 weeks. Today marks the release of the wrap-up video bringing together the full development story, showing the car in all its dynamic glory. The next instalments are scheduled for January when the Nissan Juke-R hits the road.

To watch the latest Juke-R video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1f0bCc4Vr4. To follow the car's story over the coming months, visit the official social networking pages http://www.facebook.com/NissanJukeOfficial and http://www.youtube.com/user/NissanJuke

Comparison figures - Juke 4WD M-CVT and Juke-R

Notes to Editors:

Nissan is the founder of GT Academy - a unique competition on PlayStation's Gran Turismo that provides a dream come true opportunity for video gamers to become real life racing drivers.

Nissan in Europe

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 12,500 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 528,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Japanese brand in Europe.

Nissan and RML

Nissan has enrolled the expertise of RML for several specialist projects over the past 21 years.

Key Dates:

• 1984 - Ray Mallock Limited (RML) was founded by race driver and motorsport engineer Ray Mallock. The company started by building and running sports prototypes in the World Sportscar Championship.
• 1990 - RML first became involved with Nissan with the team running a works-backed R90C prototype at Le Mans. The lead car took pole position, led the race for five hours and claimed fastest lap before being sidelined.
• 1998-1999 - RML runs works-backed Nissan Primeras in the British Touring Car Championship, winning Team and Manufacturer titles in both 1998 and 1999, with Laurent Aïello claiming the drivers' championship in 1999.
• 2003 - RML creates a "wolf in sheep's clothing" for Nissan as the two companies unveil the Micra-R - a version of the unsuspecting city car sporting a full works Nissan Primera racing engine where the rear seats used to be. The engine was later replaced by a V6 engine from the Nissan 350Z.