Motor Authority - blog Tag: Rental

With only about 300 of the Bugatti Veyrons in existence, a single-day rental may be the only chance some get to experience the car first hand. And for £16,000 ($25,000) the folks at Holders Vehicle Contracts in the UK will deliver exactly that.

The single-day rate might sound like a pittance compared to the $1,700,000 sticker price, and it is, but at the $25,000/day rate, it would take only 68 days of rental to pay for the car outright.

You'll also need to pony up a $160,000 deposit on the car in addition to your rental fee, however, so be don't forget to bring the black card.

For more on the car inspiring these fees, check out our... With only about 300 of the Bugatti Veyrons in existence, a single-day rental may be the only chance some get to experience the car first hand. And for £16,000 ($25,000) the folks at Holders Vehicle Contracts in the UK will deliver exactly that. The single-day rate might sound like a pittance compared to the $1,700,000 sticker price, and it is, but at the $25,000/day rate, it would take only 68 days of rental to pay for the car outright. You'll also need to pony up a $160,000 deposit on the car in addition to your rental fee, however, so be don't forget to bring the black card. For more on the car inspiring these fees, check out our coverage of the Bugatti Veyron, including the recently unveiled Centenaire and Grand Sport editions.Bugatti Veyron Centenaire Edition2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport in Cannes Read More

Earlier today we told you how Nissan is now offering to upgrade original-spec GT-Rs with a host of better parts including suspension upgrades and engine mounts. Now Nissan's racing and tuning arm, Nismo, has decided to release upgraded engine and transmission management software, but in a novel manner.

They're renting it. Yep, for ¥294,000 ($3,090) you get ECU and TCM modules for 24 months, but after that time, you'll have to either return the computer units or pay an additional ¥31,500 ($330) per year. It's a standalone package that can be added to any GT-R, including the SpecV (pictured).

But for that price you'll get better low end... Earlier today we told you how Nissan is now offering to upgrade original-spec GT-Rs with a host of better parts including suspension upgrades and engine mounts. Now Nissan's racing and tuning arm, Nismo, has decided to release upgraded engine and transmission management software, but in a novel manner. They're renting it. Yep, for ¥294,000 ($3,090) you get ECU and TCM modules for 24 months, but after that time, you'll have to either return the computer units or pay an additional ¥31,500 ($330) per year. It's a standalone package that can be added to any GT-R, including the SpecV (pictured). But for that price you'll get better low end torque, higher max boost pressure and better low-end boost response, plus quicker downshifts and the speed limiter raised to 199mph (320km/h). Still, we have to question the choice of the rental model - though there's every possibility it's to get around some bizarre Japanese law - even if it does come at a relatively affordable price, given the GT-R's overall expense. But, oddities aside, combining this latest electronics upgrade kit with Nismo's previous upgrade offerings or even the standard Nissan upgrades announced earlier today ought to provide enough pep and reinvigoration to make those early-adopter GT-R fans feel almost like they have a new car. Via: GT-R Blog2010 Nissan GT-R SpecV Live shots Read More