NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GRANTURISMO (Z33) '02

The NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GRAN TURISMO (Z33) '02 (called Nissan 350Z Gran Turismo Aero in Gran Turismo Concept) is a tuned car produced by Nismo. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
==Colors==
In Gran Turismo Concept, eight colors are available for this car:
* Le Mans Sunset (A17)
* Redline (AX6)
* Brickyard (AX8)
* Daytona Blue (B17)
* Super Black (KH3)
* Chrome Silver (KY0)
* Pikes Peak White (QX1)
* Silverstone (WV2)
However, starting from Gran Turismo 4, only one color is available for this car:
*Sparkling Silver Metallic (KY0)
==In-game description==
"Possessing improved aerodynamics; a special Z by NISMO and Gran Turismo."
==Acquisition==
== In reality: NISMO S-tune Fairlady Z (Z33) '02 ==
Virtual to Real: THE REAL DRIVING SIMULATOR
"S-tune" is a NISMO tuning concept that pursues driving performance, stability, and comfort on winding roads and other streets. All parts, such as the "G-attack S-tune Suspension System" that improves driving performance without compromising ride comfort and provides a supple suspension, have been developed with the street in mind.
A dream collaboration with Polyphony Digital, the developer of GRAN TURISMO. NISMO technology has succeeded in bringing the sensation of the game into reality. NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune, borne of a totally new way of thinking.
FAIRLADY Z S-tune Concept by GRAN TURISMOTokyo Auto Salon 2003 saw the debut of the real car, staged at the NISMO booth alongside a GT300 concept -- itself also related to another model in GT4. Kazunori Yamauchi is credited as the kit's designer, where he collaborated with NISMO's wind tunnel and aero team to turn the Gran Turismo 4 concept into a parts catalog or tuning menu, as it was known in Japan. Included are many parts which were ostensibly installed on the S-tune Z33 game model, including aero, suspension kits, anti-roll bars, high-flow catalytic converters, GT-PRO limited slip differential, LMGT4s, exhaust, and many others. Output in this base S-tune configuration was increased to 300bhp. Curiously, the GT4 game model does not include increased power output reflective of an S-tune complete car. 
In Japan, the S-tune (J) Z33 was also sold as a works car, a complete conversion to be done at a NISMO Expert shop. USDM market models were orderable via Nissan dealers, at a cost of $10,000 USD ($17,500 in 2025) on top of the car's MSRP. 
The S-tune Z33 tuning menu was split into two variants: the S-tune (A) USDM catalog, and the S-tune (J) tuning menu. NISMO USA slightly modified some parts such as the suspension kit to better fit the US market and road conditions. Most notably, NHTSA compliance meant the S-tune (A) kit is of an entirely different geometry than the S-tune (J) kit seen in game, as it was made of ABS rather than fiberglass as in the (J) kit. 
==Trivia==
*This car is branded as Nissan in Gran Turismo Concept (as it appears in the top right logo), also proven with it having NISMO license plates.
*In GT4, the NISMO performance shop splash art is taken from early promotional material for the tuning menu.
==Pictures==
NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GRANTURISMO Vehicle Banner.png|The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4.
File:Fairlady Z (Z33) S-TUNE concept TAS2003.jpg|The vehicle's debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2003, under the R-TUNE moniker.
File:NISMO S-tune (J) Fairlady Z (Z33) promo.png|S-tune (J) variant as seen in game.
File:Fairlady Z (Z33) S-tune (A).png|S-tune (A) variant for the US and EUR markets.
File:NISMO S-tune (J) Z33 tuning menu cover.png|Promotional parts menu cover from Japan, version 2.
File:NISMO S-tune GT4 collaboration.png|Gran Turismo collaboration page by NISMO in the S-tune Z33 tuning menu.
==Notes==
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