Nissan Micra 350SR with a VQ35 V6

Several years ago Nissan GB commissioned RML (Ray Mallock Limited) Group to build the Micra R. The team removed the factory engine and installed one of their 2.0 L Primera engines made for British Touring Car that produced 265 hp with a Hewland sequential six-speed transmission. After testing the car a couple of years Nissan decided to replace the powertrain for something more dependable. They chose less exotic components from their parts bin. The engine would be a 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 from a Murano. The engine produces 305 horsepower and 267 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque thanks to 350Z heads, Nismo cams and a Nismo tune. The transmission is a six-speed manual transmission from an Altima SE-R. The powertrain allowed the 2,755 lb (1,250 kg) car to reach 0-60 mph in under five seconds and have a top speed of 150 mph.

Full stats:
Engine:

• 3.5 L VQ35DE
• Murano short block
• 350Z heads
• bore 95.5 mm
• stroke 81.4 mm
• 305 HP (310 PS) @ 6,400 rpm
• 363 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

Drivetrain:

• Altima SE-R six-speed manual transmission
• 1st – 3.153
• 2nd – 1.944
• 3rd – 1.392
• 4th – 1.055
• 5th – 0.809
• 6th – 0.630
• reverse – 3.002
• differential – 4.133

Chassis:

• front suspesnion – Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs over dampers
• rear suspension – Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs over dampers
• Electro-hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion
• Brembo ventilated discs front and rear

Wheels:

• RAYS forged alloys 18” Fr 8JJ x 18 Rr 8.5JJ x 18

Tires:

• Toyo Proxes T1-R 225/35 x 18 front
• Toyo Proxes T1-R 245/35 x 18 rear

Weight and Dimensions:

• Curb weight 1,250 kg
• Overall length 3,715 mm
• Overall width 1,760 mm
• Overall height 1,490 mm
• Wheelbase 2,430 mm
• Fuel tank capacity 45 L

Source: Nissan GB