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In the pursuit of responsiveness and emotive performance that outperforms the engine
in the standard package, the 1LR-GUE en gine in the Nürburgring Package reduces
friction losses to realize an 8 kW (11 PS) increase in power. An impressive output of
close to 88 kW (120 PS) per liter has been achieved.
As proof of this, the surge tank bears a specialized emblem and the oil filter cover
comes in a specialized color.
N-041
Front view Side view
Powe r t ra i n
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■Tires
Through the adoption of a high-grip
tread compound, the Bridgestone
POTENZA RE070 tires have
improved anti-wear performance
and heat resistance ready for circuit
driving while increasing grip.
Regarding the tread pattern, by
increasing the size of the tread
blocks on the outside shoulder of
the tires, where the most load is
applied, the contact patch has been
expanded and rigidity has been
increased.
Furthermore, by adopting a con-
struction with a highly rigid reinforc-
ing belt, the sidewall rigidity is
increased, ensuring linear response
and grip when pushed to the limits.
Tire expiration date
In order to preserve tire performance, we recommend periodic replacement of tires
every 6 years. The 4 digits on the sidewall can be read as follows:
Inside Outside
Specification differences
from the standard model
Brand of tire changed
(different tread pattern and compound)
Bridgestone POTENZA RE070
Bridgestone
POTENZA S001 →
Last 2 digits of the
year of manufacture
Week of manufacture
In the above example, the tire was
manufactured in the 15th week of 2011.
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■Holding performance
Even during sharp turns, the full bucket seats hold the driver’s body without allowing
any body movement and support accurate steering operations and pedal work.
Also, by keeping one’s posture, eyepoint is maintained, making it possible to judge dis-
tances and respond to object recognition correctly.
With the Nürburgring Package, the full bucket seat’s high holding performance
enables a precise driving position to be held, allowing the driver to enjoy driving at
their will.
■Weight reductions
The weight applied to the center of the vehicle is reduced by adopting lightweight and
high-rigid CFRP for the seat’s frame and Alcantara * for the seat’s upholstery, con-
tributing to an improvement in driving performance.
*:“Alcantara” is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.
Full bucket seats
[Adjustment]
Lift the lever beneath the seat to adjust the seat forward or backward.
[Maintenance]
The seat cushions can be removed.
Remove the seat cushions to clean away dust under the cushions.
[Label attached to the seat cushion]
The procedure for removing the seat lever is
written on the label located under the seat
cushion. Take care not to scratch the label
when cleaning.
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