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Nissan Juke Nismo RS: When the In-House Tuner Steps in

by Jean-Charles Lajeunesse
Nissan Juke RS
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Photo: Jean-Charles Lajeunesse

The New Juke NISMO RS, the top performance model in 2014 Juke lineup, combines sporty design with enhanced performance.

Retaining the same 1.6 litre four-cylinder engine as the rest of the Juke family, the NISMO division modifies the turbocharged engine to produce 215 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. The RS six-speed manual gearbox, the only one available, uses different ratios in the first three gears to enhance acceleration. To tame the power and torque provided to the front wheels and the fat 225/45R18 tires is a special helical-geared limited-slip differential.

The RS package also includes additional structural rigidity, more muscular exterior design with improved aerodynamics, reinforced and lowered suspension and larger brakes.

Special interior treatment includes genuine Recaro front seats and special red-and-black colour theme with suede and leather appointments.
Expect the Juke NISMO RS in early 2014.

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