The supercharged Nissan 350Z, that was created as a weekend project by a team of Nissan engineers in the UK, has been confirmed for production in a limited run by UK’s Auto Express. Labeled the GT-S edition, the force-fed car will cost £36,000 when it goes on sale later this year and features a dash mounted switch that activates the blower.
The original concept car included a Swiss made Novidem supercharger that increased power by 25 percent, up to 382hp and with torque at 425Nm. Expect the supercharged version to reach 62mph from rest in less than 5 seconds. In addition to the engine work is the electronically controlled exhaust system that adjusts flow depending on engine speed plus a new Bilstein suspension kit suited to European roads that rides on wider wheels and tires. Visually, the modified Z features a wind tunnel tested aero kit developed by German company, Strosek, and unique alloy wheels.
In other Nissan news, the company is well underway in its development work for the next-generation Micra and new Cube supermini-MPV due in 2009
