A specially-prepared Nissan 370Z Nismo is set to enter the 2013 Gumball rally, celebrating the car’s dynamic debut in Europe. Nissan have teamed up with French L’Ecurie and INTERSECTION Magazine who came up with a unique livery to make the Nismo look distinguished.
The 370Z Nismo is a factory-tuned version of the Japanese sports car, powered by a modified 350-hp six-cylinder engine, and boasting revised chassis and suspension, high-performance brakes, and bespoke wheels. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Starting in Copenhagen on May 18, 2013, and concluding in Monaco at the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2013 on May 25, this year’s Gumball rally a week-long, 3,000-mile (5,000km) driving adventure through 13 countries. Basically, it’s a bunch of cool people who have really good cars, going for a long drive. It is a big petrolhead party. Gumball 3000 Rally has attracted a host of celebrity entrants over the years, including musician Jay Kay, Former F1 champion Damon Hill and fashion designer Donna Karan.