Autech
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is a pro tuner of Nissan
cars.
Autech was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.. Nissan named Shinichiro Sakurai
, the former general manager of Nissan's Advanced Vehicle Design Department, as president designate of the new subsidiary. The company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means.
racing car engines (Skyline GT-R R34 and Fairlady Z Z33) competing in the All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (recently renamed Super GT
) against other tuners such as BMW Motorsport
, Mugen
, and Toyota Technocraft
.
Nissan Motors
, usually shortened to Nissan , is a multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. It was a core member of the Nissan Group, but has become more independent after its restructuring under Carlos Ghosn ....
cars.
Autech was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.. Nissan named Shinichiro Sakurai
Shinichiro Sakurai
was a Japanese engineer inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame who originally worked for Prince Motor Company then later moved to Nissan. After graduating from Yokohama National University, Sakurai joined Prince as a chassis engineer in 1952, and was heavily involved in the development of...
, the former general manager of Nissan's Advanced Vehicle Design Department, as president designate of the new subsidiary. The company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means.
Autech Tuned Vehicles
Some cars produced by Autech ("Autech Version") include the following:- Cedric Y31Nissan Cedric Y31- Y31 :The Y31 was built from late 1987 through 1991 available in either Sedan or Hardtop guises. The sporty GranTurismo SV version had short bumpers with a body kit, and was powered by a 2.0 liter VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32...
Autech Version Long Wheelbase - Skyline GT-RNissan Skyline GT-RThe Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
Autech Version 40th Anniversary (R33 4DOOR) - SilviaNissan SilviaThe S12 was produced from 1984 to 1988, with revisions to the exterior trim in 1987 . It was sold in three configurations—a coupe , a hatchback, and a widebody chassis called grandprix .A number of different engines were equipped in the S12 chassis, depending on production year and more...
Autech Version K's MF-T (S14) - PulsarNissan PulsarThe Nissan Pulsar is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978, when it debuted as a subcompact car, to 2007, when it was replaced in all markets by the Nissan Tiida. It was originally conceived as a replacement for Nissan's first front-wheel drive platform, the...
Serie Autech (HN15) made in 1996 - PulsarNissan PulsarThe Nissan Pulsar is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978, when it debuted as a subcompact car, to 2007, when it was replaced in all markets by the Nissan Tiida. It was originally conceived as a replacement for Nissan's first front-wheel drive platform, the...
Serie 3DOOR Hatchback VZ-R N1 version II (JN15) - StageaNissan StageaThe Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon when the 2.5 turbo is fitted, is a station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 as direct competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in the Japanese Domestic Market.There are 3 different versions of the Stagea, WC34 Series 1 ,...
Autech Version 260RS (WC34) - SilviaNissan SilviaThe S12 was produced from 1984 to 1988, with revisions to the exterior trim in 1987 . It was sold in three configurations—a coupe , a hatchback, and a widebody chassis called grandprix .A number of different engines were equipped in the S12 chassis, depending on production year and more...
S15 N/A Autech Version - SilviaNissan SilviaThe S12 was produced from 1984 to 1988, with revisions to the exterior trim in 1987 . It was sold in three configurations—a coupe , a hatchback, and a widebody chassis called grandprix .A number of different engines were equipped in the S12 chassis, depending on production year and more...
Varietta - S15 N/A Convertible Hard-Top Autech Version - Fairlady Z - Z33 Version Nismo 380RS (JDM)
- Nissan X-TrailNissan X-TrailThe Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2001. It was one of Nissan's first crossover SUVs and was released about the same time as several other companies competing car-based compact SUVs including the Ford Escape and its Mazda Tribute sibling,...
- (JDM) - Nissan Dualis - (JDM)
- Nissan Bluebird SylphyNissan Bluebird SylphyThe Nissan Bluebird Sylphy is a compact car made by Nissan The first Bluebird Sylphy is the Pulsar 4-door sedan which sold in the Japanese domestic market only in order to keep the Bluebird name alive, due to the car's traditional competitor the Toyota Corona...
- (JDM) - Nissan TeanaNissan TeanaThe Nissan Teana is a luxury mid-size car produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. It is exported as the Nissan Maxima and Nissan Cefiro to certain markets, not to be confused with the Nissan Maxima sold in North America with which it shares a platform .It is also exported to Mauritius as...
- (JDM) - Nissan SerenaNissan SerenaThe Nissan Serena started life as a very small people carrier, but grew larger with each generation over the years. Earlier versions were FR layout with a live axle mounted on leaf springs. Later versions had a multilink independent rear suspension, and were FF layout or 4WD...
- (JDM) - Nissan WingroadNissan WingroadThe Nissan Wingroad is an automobile available only as a compact station wagon. The Wingroad is sold as a different name when manufactured as a commercial delivery van, called the Nissan AD van, or as it's known as the...
- (JDM) - Nissan TiidaNissan TiidaThe Nissan Tiida is a compact car, manufactured by Japanese automaker Nissan, replacing the Pulsar and the Sunny, and marketed also as the Nissan Versa, prominently in the United States...
- (JDM)
Motorsport vehicles
Autech Japan also tunes GT500 class NismoNismo
Nismo is the motorsports and performance division of Nissan Motor Company. Formed in 1984 as a result of a merger of two motorsport departments, Nismo cars have participated in JSPC, Formula Nippon, JTCC, 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona...
racing car engines (Skyline GT-R R34 and Fairlady Z Z33) competing in the All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (recently renamed Super GT
Super GT
The Super GT series, formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC , is a grand touring car race series promoted by the GT-Association...
) against other tuners such as BMW Motorsport
BMW Motorsport
BMW Motorsport is the division of BMW responsible for motorsport-related activities, including works-run competition programmes in touring car racing, sportscar racing and Formula One.-See also:* BMW M* BMW in motorsport* BMW Sauber* Schnitzer Motorsport...
, Mugen
Mugen Motorsports
Mugen Motorsports is a Japanese company formed in 1973 by Hirotoshi Honda, the son of Honda Motor Company founder Soichiro Honda, and Masao Kimura. Mugen, meaning "Without Limit", or "Unlimited", is an engine tuner and parts manufacturer closely associated with the Honda Motor Company...
, and Toyota Technocraft
Toyota Racing Development
Toyota Racing Development or TRD is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars. TRD is responsible both for improving street cars for more performance and supporting Toyota's racing interests around the world. TRD produces various tuning products and accessories, including...
.
External links
- Autech Japan website (english version)
- Autech Japan website (japanese version)
- Pulsar Serie N1 Version II official page
- Pulsar Serie Autech 1996
- Skyline GT-R Autech Version official page
- Stagea Autech Version official page
- Silvia S14 Autech K's MF-T official page
- Silvia S15 Autech Version (English version)
- JB car pages - Autech Skyline GT-R 4-Door