Nissan has announced that its factory Fairlady Z (350Z) race cars will now be powered by a stronger 4.5 L V8 engine, with the goal of returning to the series title in this years SUPER GT championship. Nissan’s 350Z race cars were powered by a twin-turbo 3.0L V6. Chassis changes and changes to other key components compliment the new V8 engine. The goal is to return the machines that won championships twice in the past three years to the winner’s circle.

Four teams will enter a total of five 350Zs in the nine-race 2007 Super GT Championship which kicks off at Suzuka on March 18.

Unfortunately, the V8 will not see its way into the production 350Z.

## Source: Nissan ##

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