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Nissan Pulsar Nismo, 370Z Nismo -Paris motor show -

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The sporty little Pulsar goes into the cool-but-not-coming-here category. For motivation, it uses a 187-hp, 177-lb-ft, 1.6-liter direct-injection four. The Nismo trim adds both aerodynamic and engineering tweaks, boosting output to about 250 hp. It also gets a lowered suspension, bigger wheel arches, a carbon-fiber spoiler and a limited-slip differential. Nissan says this is just a concept for now, but it already admitted to plans for expanding the Nismo range, and the Pulsar would be a perfect candidate.

Nissan’s motorsports brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. In Paris, it showed off its 370Z Nismo, which we drove recently, and a production version of its 214-hp Juke Nismo RS.

The biggest news, at least for us, is the addition of the NissanConnect Nismo Plus telemetry system, which made its public debut at the show. The system allows drivers to review their performance via Sony’s “Gran Turismo 6” video game. It also works with a smartphone app that allows drivers to overlay their data onto Google Earth maps.

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Nissan Pulsar Nismo Spied

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This is our first look at Nissan’s new Golf GTI rivaling Pulsar Nismo after the hot hatch was spied at the Nurburgring during an official Nissan photoshoot. Later this week the Japanese manufacturer is expected to give us all of the details on the latest Nismo model at the Paris Motor Show.

Despite the grainy image, it’s clear the rather ordinary looking Pulsar has been transformed into a pumped-up hot hatch. An aggressive bodykit, darkened alloy wheels and trademark red exterior detailing signify the Nismo treatment. Other exterior tweaks will include a more aggressive rear end and sports exhaust.

But Nissan won’t just dress the Pulsar Nismo with cosmetic tweaks. Under the skin Nissan will extract maximum performance from the 1.6-litre four cylinder turbo engine, with around 247bhp expected from the Pulsar Nismo. To ensure the Japanese manufacturer doesn’t fall behind in the hot hatch power stakes, a more potent 275bhp Nismo RS model is also just around the corner.

Mechanical upgrades such as a limited slip differential and firmer suspension setup will help the Pulsar cope with the added performance. Bigger brakes for improved stopping power and hip-hugging sports seat are also likely additions.

With rivals such as the VW Golf GTI, SEAT Leon Curpa and Renaultsport Megane in sight, the Pulsar Nismo is also expected to substantially undercut rivals on purchase price. Full details will be revealed following its debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Nissan Pulsar Nismo, 370Z Nismo -Paris motor show -

Nissan Pulsar Nismo Spied

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