Yes, you read correctly; Nissan is preparing a "Super Juke" rumored to feature a 480HP engine, which suggests it may very well be fitted with a detuned version of GT-R's 3.8-liter twin-turbocharging V6 powerplant that delivers 530HP in its current form.
The news was broken by the crew over at Jalopnik citing inside sources. However, just to make sure, we contacted Nissan Europe spokesperson Gabi Whitfield who officially confirmed the existence of the "Super Juke".
"I can confirm there is a project driven by Nissan Europe to create a 'Super Juke'," Nissan spokesperson Gabi Whitfield told Carscoop in an email. "I can’t confirm any other details at this time, but expect more information next week," she added.
An official sketch of the so-called "Super Juke" was also leaked into the internet revealing a wide-body kit, large GT-R-style alloy wheels in a black finish, hood-vents and a double rear roof wing.
Unfortunately, we still don't know if its a one-off concept or (less likely) a special limited edition. In any case, we'll bring you more details on the "Super Juke" as soon as we find out more.
Story sources: Nissan via Jalopnik , Photo courtesy: Autoexpress
9 Comments:
Doesn't matter how much juice they add to this thing, it's still the ugliest car on the planet.
My biggest question is why would they want to do this? You know the second they do a fast turn in that thing it will roll like a rock. Some of the world record they did with the Leaf and Juke were cool, but only as a publicity stunt.
WTF!!! Really??? Are you kidding me??? Is there seriously a market for this thing? What a waste...
LOL! You have been Super Juked
Doesn't matter what anyone says.. you'll get smoked by an ugly car.. and you thought losing to a Prius was bad...
This will be a concept car for motor shows and press events to be produced for Nissan by British motor racing outfit RML, who also run Chevrolet Europe's WTCC and BTCC programmes. RML previously built the Micra R and Micra 350SR concepts for Nissan UK in 2003 and 2005, and won BTCC titles for Nissan back in 1998-99. A few select journos are going to have a lot of fun in this thing, ugly or not...
super ugly
No way!
Soon Nissan will be putting the GT-R drive train in a version of every model. And no real driver will have any reason to buy any other brand, it's inevitable.
I want a 380Z that eats Bugatti Veyrons for lunch :)
Sweet, I really like it 530HP Epic.
I hope they do make it though >.>
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