The Nissan Juke-R

Ever dreamed of what it'd be like to have the body of a mama and the innards of an athlete-- the exterior of a slug and the interior of a ferrari? Well, dream no more, for your dreams have been realized. This, my friends is the Nissan Juke-R.

"The Juke-R, very simply, is a combination of a Nissan Juke and a Nissan GT-R. We're a very innovative company, and we just like doing really crazy stuff like this. You look at our history, there is many examples of Nissan engineers really driving forward the business." Says Darren Cox, General Manager of Crossover and Sports for Nissan Europe.
With the goal of creating a super car-crossover, there's no doubt that Nissan is living up to that reputation. The company's goal was to build two concepts within 22 weeks. And no, this is no regular Nissan concept, because it isn't even being built by Nissan!

The Juke-R will be built by a company called RML Motorsport, a group which has been around for 25 years. With a strong background in racing, RML Motorsports delivers a punch to the pack, engineering automotive solutions for various auto manufacturers, engines, and electrical systems. They also hold a strong presence in the British Touring Car Championship, winning it in 1998 and 1999.

So, you ask, "If Nissan has the manufacturers and materials to make this car, what is so difficult or intriguing about this build?" Well, I'll tell you. Truth is, it's not easy to fit a big engine into a sports crossover-- much less said big engine's six speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive trans-axel drivetrain. In fact, this build isn't just hard, it'd be straight impossible for any company with a lesser reputation than RML.
The Juke will have a modified interior with a completely new floor panel to accommodate the new all-wheel drive drivetrain. Because the GT-R's 520 bhp engine is bigger, the dash will have to be moved back. And, remember, the GT-R has an advanced computer system which reads off g-forces, tire pressure, and other valuable information to the driver through a large dash-mounted LCD screen (which the Juke will also have to make room for).

If you're curious at ALL-- and I don't blame you if you are-- about the build of this special car, I suggest you check out the videos below.



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Nissan Juke Official Page