We've already had a look and listen at Volvo's engine for the V8 Supercars->ke177 racing series, and now another equally uninspiring car is debuting. This time around, it's the Nissan->ke62 Altima Coupe that is showing that it can deliver on the race track.

There is no mention of what engine is under its hood, but it's safe to say that there is some form of V-8, like the series' name alludes to. This isn't the Altima->ke542's first crack at the V8 Supercars series, but this is a new design for the team.

The new aero package slapped on this hot Altima includes smaller scallops on the front bar and redesigned rear wing uprights. Also tweaked is the livery, as it now features a pearlescent yellow paint and reflective white vinyl in the "Norton" logo.

There will be two Altimas running the series, with James Moffat at the helm of the No. 360 car and Michael Caruso in the No. 36 car. The racing kicks off February 27th in Adelaide, South Australia and end December 7th in Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales.

Click past the jump to read a little about the road-going 2013 Altima Coupe and to see the full racing schedule.

2014 Nissan Altima V8 Supercar

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2014 Nissan Altima V8 Supercar

2013 Nissan Altima Coupe

The Altima Coupe rolled into the 2013 model year with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that put down 175 horsepower and delivered 32 mpg city. This potent little four-pot hooked up to a CVT, which tone down the power and excitement, but really helped in pushing the mpg to new heights. It would be nice to have seen a V-6 option, but sadly, only the Altima sedan had the optional, 3.5-liter V-6.

2014 V8 Supercars Championship Calendar

PRE-SEASON TEST, Sydney Motorsports Park, Eastern Creek, New South Wales, Feb 15

EVENT 1, Clipsal 500 Adelaide, South Australia, Feb 27-Mar 2

NON-CHAMP, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Victoria, Mar 13-16

EVENT 2, Tasmania 400, Symmons Plains, Tasmania, Mar 28-30

EVENT 3, Winton 400, Winton, Victoria, Apr 4-6

EVENT 4, ITM 500 Auckland, Pukekohe, New Zealand, Apr 24-27

EVENT 5, Perth 400, Barbagallo, Western Australia, May 16-18

EVENT 6, Skycity Triple Crown, Hidden Valley, Northern Territory, Jun 20-22

EVENT 7, Townsville 500, Reid Park, Queensland, Jul 4-6

EVENT 8, Coates Hire Ipswich 400, Ipswich, Queensland, Aug 1-3

EVENT 9, Sydney Motorsport Park, New South Wales, Aug 22-24

EVENT 10, Wilson Security Sandown 500, Victoria, Sep 12-14

EVENT 11, Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama, New South Wales, Oct 9-12

EVENT 12, Gold Coast 600, Gold Coast, Queensland, Oct 24-26

EVENT 13, Phillip Island 360, Phillip Island, Victoria, Nov 14-16

EVENT 14, Sydney 500, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Dec 5-7