2017 Altrea Newman R (LZAZ50)
The Altrea Newman R based off the XAZ50 Altrea was introduced in the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon a few months back, showing the performance potential that can be found within the midsize 5-Door sedan, thanks to ZMD.
The “Newman” in the high performance version of the Altrea is a reference to a French-British test driver ZMD had that helped them win multiple races in the 70s and 80s, Thomas-Mathieu Newman, who passed away in 1995. In 1996, Zenshi created the first Altrea Newman R, sporting the LZ3 MTE turbocharged Inline 6 motor with 276 HP and 302 lb-ft of torque. The Newman R line of cars are restricted to only the Altrea and Axia sedans.
Now, being shown in the 2017 Antiyita International Motor Show, is the final version of the 2017 Altrea Newman R. It looks near identical to the one in the TAS, just with more aero elements added to the car.
The LZ4-ACE R-MTE 3.0L Turbocharged I6 engine is a lot more tamer than the one shown on the prototype, making 422 HP compared to 535 HP. Despite the 113 HP decrease, the motor still doesn’t pull punches, launching the car to 100 KM/H in 4.1 seconds and bearing a top speed of 273 KM/H. Compared to other performance sedans in the market, the Altrea Newman R is considerably lightweight for a modern-day midsize performance sedan, weighing just shy of 1640 kg.
Standard equipment of the Altrea Newman R include power hybrid leather-cloth sports front bucket seats, a ZMD designed steering wheel, and a 6-Speed Manual. Optional equipment include leather upholstery, power sunroof, and a Nakamichi audio system. it is confirmed that the Altrea Newman R will be Manual Transmission only.
SPECS:
Chassis Code: LZAZ50
Weight: 1639 kg
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Engines: LZ4-ACE R-MTE 3.0L Turbocharged I6
Power: 422 HP @ 6900 RPM
Torque: 373 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-100 km/h: 4.1s
80-120 km/h: 2.4s
Top Speed: 273 KM/H
Fuel Economy: (Ci/Co/HW) 15/18/24 MPG
Japanese MSRP:
starting at ¥5,749,230 (~$51,000)