LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)
(Nasdaq: NSANY) celebrates its 50th year of selling cars and trucks in North
America in 2008 and its 10th year as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
participant in the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with 12
highly modified Nissan vehicles built by aftermarket vehicle
suppliers/customizers, as well as by Nissan's own engineering staff.
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The dozen vehicles, ranging from the exotic Nissan GT-R supercar to a
Nissan employee-built '32 Ford Highboy hot rod powered by a Nissan 300ZX
engine, will be on display at the SEMA Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center
from Tuesday, November 4 through Friday, November 7 at the Nissan SEMA booth
(#36215).
"The automotive specialty equipment industry has exploded in recent years,
with sales exceeding $35 billion," said Al Castignetti, vice president, Nissan
Sales. "We're proud that so many professional builders and individual
enthusiasts chose Nissan vehicles as the platform for creating their own
modified and customized dream machines."
Along with the various Nissan-supported vehicles at the show, numerous
privately built Nissan vehicles are expected to on display throughout some of
the 2,000-plus exhibits. In addition NISMO, the premier supplier of
high-performance aftermarket parts and accessories for Nissan vehicles will
exhibit a variety of NISMO performance components, accessories and apparel at
the Nissan booth.
Following is a brief overview of the Nissan vehicles on display at the
2008 SEMA Show:
-- Steve Millen Sports Cars Maxima - Nissan's "4-Door Sports Car" receives
the full aftermarket treatment from well-known Nissan race driver and builder
Steve Millen. Modifications include engine airflow management improvements,
rear roof and deck lid spoilers, custom wheels and tires and a two-tone
black-and-silver paint treatment.
-- "Citizen Soldier" Altima Coupe - Sergeant Nick Ashby and Steve Millen
Sports Cars pay tribute to the National Guard with a transformed Altima Coupe.
The vehicle, complete with military themed paint and extreme custom interior
upgrades, was the centerpiece of the National Guard recruitment display at Hot
Import Night events in 2008.
-- "Hot Rod Hybrid" Altima Hybrid - Braille Battery put together this
extreme Altima Hybrid to promote hybrid technology and alternative fuel usage.
The E85-powered Altima uses an electric supercharger to supplement the heavily
modified drive train. Race-style interior modifications and an eco-focused
paint scheme complete the long list of modifications.
-- Automotive Design Concepts Rogue - Automotive Design Concepts injects
the Nissan Rogue with a shot of active lifestyle adrenalin with engine
modifications, a suspension lift, aggressive snow tires and full snowboard
co-branding.
-- 4X4 Parts Pathfinder - The popular Nissan Pathfinder receives a serious
work-and-play treatment, adding the equipment to "help build and enjoy a log
cabin in the remote parts of the forest."
-- NISMO Titan - This modified NISMO Titan, built by Nissan North America,
features a new package of chrome accessories.
-- Muscle Road Frontier 4x2 - In a twist on the classic low-rider truck
look, Muscle Road Inc. created this full-fledged "sports car" sport truck.
Low to the ground with wide road racing wheels and tires, the Nissan Frontier
4x2 looks ready to carve canyons with the best of the Nissan Z(R)s - but it
can also bring along a payload in the bed.
-- Rick Kulach Racing 350Z - This fully prepped Nissan 350Z comes to SEMA
fresh off competing at the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National
Championship Runoffs.
-- Rockford Fosgate Armada Rocker - Rockford Fosgate, a supplier of
premium audio systems for a variety of Nissan vehicles, turns a full-size
Nissan Armada SUV into the ultimate off-road sound studio. With V8 power and
an equally powerful sound system, this is one Armada that's ready to "Rock the
Rockies."
-- Time-Attack 350Z - The Westside Group joined with Mines Performance,
one of Japan's top Z(R) tuners, to create an all-out time-attack vehicle. A
wide range of extreme body and powertrain modifications promise to make this
one of the most intriguing Z(R)s at the show.
-- Nissan GT-R - With 480 horsepower from its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 and
aggressive aerodynamic styling, the 2009 Nissan GT-R needs no introduction to
the SEMA crowd - and no modifications. This factory supercar is expected to
draw large crowds throughout the run of the show.
-- Z Highboy Roadster - Nissan North America employee Jack Taylor built
this unbelievable variation on the classic 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster
utilizing a complete Nissan 300ZX drive train. This is one hot rod that
deserves a second look - especially under the hood.
About Nissan
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the
environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are
reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling.
More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan
and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and
www.infiniti.com.
