370Z Nismo becomes the Project Clubsport 23

Nissan Motorsports wants the Project Clubsport 23 to serve two purposes: as well as fulfilling a parts development brief, it’s intended to inspire owners who are considering modifying their own cars.

This unique creation – which has been unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas – is based on a 2012 370Z Nismo that features a Gloss Burnt Orange wrap. Other visible additions include a carbon fibre front splitter, a customised rear bumper and a set of 18” five-spoke Rays alloy wheels shod with Hankook RS4 tyres.

Nissan 370Z Project Clubsport 23 (2018) Front Side

However, the most significant changes are beneath the bodywork.

An engine swap, performed by Nissan and MA Motorsports, promises some extra pace. The usual 3.7 litre V6 has been replaced by a 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 unit, thereby increasing output from 350 bhp (261 kW / 355 PS) to 400 bhp (298 kW / 405 PS).

A standard six-speed manual transmission is retained, but the dual exhaust is bespoke. Furthermore, a cold-air intake kit, blow-off valves and a heat exchanger are fitted.

Chassis upgrades consist of KW Variant 3 coil-overs, Eibach rear springs and a three-piece body brace. Z1 Motorsports two-piece slotted discs plus Nismo HC Street/Track pads should mean that the brakes are much improved, too.

As the Project Clubsport 23 is designed primarily for circuit use, the interior gains a welded-in roll cage, a fire suppression system, Sparco QRT-R seats and six-point harnesses.

What happens next will be determined by customer reaction. If the response is favourable, then Nissan Motorsports might offer the various components either individually or in packages.

Nissan 370Z Project Clubsport 23 (2018) InteriorNissan 370Z Project Clubsport 23 (2018) Rear Side

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