NISMO
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Inspired by Canada's Sentra Cup spec-racing series, the Nissan Sentra DET concept brings back memories of the Sentra SE-R with its more powerful turbo-4 and suspension upgrades.
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Nissan Z Nismo teased, debuts this summer
The hotter 2024 Nissan Z Nismo model will debut this summer, but the automaker has provided a glimpse of the sports car drifting.
Joel Feder -
Nismo unveils Nissan Z race car for Fuji 24 Hours
Nissan already has a Z race car for Japan's Super GT series GT500 class, but this looks like a less extreme racer for the ST-Q class.
Stephen Edelstein -
Nissan considering Nismo-badged trucks and SUVs for US
Nissan's global CEO Takao Katagiri told Automotive News that the automaker is discussing Nismo-badged trucks and crossovers for the U.S. market.
Stephen Edelstein -
A Nissan Leaf Nismo might be coming, eventually
If there is one automaker that has embraced electric performance cars, it's Tesla. Not only has the Silicon Valley automaker proved electric cars can look good, be luxurious, and work as daily drivers, it's also shown performance is a breeze with a proper battery pack, big motors, and the right...
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Jesse from "The Fast and the Furious" lives a quarter mile at a time in a Nissan GT-R
A lot has changed since 2001, the year the original "The Fast and the Furious" opened in movie theaters. The DVD players the film's protagonists sought out aren't really hot items anymore and the Nissan GT-R has finally come to America. Jesse, one of the first film's staple characters, finally got...
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The Nismo team suffered a massive blow before the 24 Hours of Spa, but hard work and extreme dedication brought its Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 race car back to life in just half a day. For those who missed it, the number-22 GT-R GT3 fell victim to a tire puncture as it entered Eau Rouge during practice, which sent the car barreling into the wall at 100 mph. Naturally, the damage was extensive after the impact. As the Nismo team assessed the car, it faced a hard deadline: all work needed to be completed in the 41 hours before race day. With little sleep and a lot of hard work, the Nismo team put...
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NISMO To Spearhead Development Of R36 GT-R
The launch of the R35 Nissan GT-R almost six years ago was an epic achievement for all involved with its development. After all, here was a car capable of outperforming exotic supercars costing twice as much, as well as being able to seat four adults in relative comfort and being easy to drive...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Nissan GT-R To Feature Williams Hybrid Tech: Report
Last month reports emerged claiming Nissan’s next GT-R, the R36, would be introduced as early as the 2016 model year and that it would likely come with some form of vehicle electrification in order to boost its performance while also cutting back on emissions and fuel consumption. In fact, a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 Super GT Race Car Revealed
Nissan is the third automaker this week to reveal its new racing car for the 2014 season of Super GT. The car’s official title is the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 and it recently underwent its initial shakedown alongside rivals from Lexus and Honda at the Suzuka Circuit. To develop its new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Nissan Organizes Test Drives Of Its 2013 GT-R NISMO GT3 Racer
In the secretive world of race car development, it’s rare that a constructor will allow just about anyone to test one of its cars. Heck, constructors even withhold engine specs to maintain whatever edge they think they have over the competition. But in a rare opportunity, Nissan will allow...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds?
The latest iteration of the Nissan GT-R can already hit 60 mph from rest in a blistering 2.7 seconds but that number is expected to drop with the arrival of a more potent GT-R NISMO model currently in the works. Set for a reveal at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in November, the GT-R NISMO is tipped to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Two of the biggest names in motorsport, Williams and NISMO, have announced today a collaboration aimed at developing high-performance road cars. Williams’ technology offshoot, Williams Advanced Engineering, will join the engineering development team from NISMO to help develop new Williams-enhanced Nissans that will start launching from as early as next year. Williams Advanced Engineering has a proven record of bringing Formula One technology to the road relatively quickly and will aid NISMO mainly in the areas of aerodynamics, simulation and material science. Unfortunately, no mention...
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2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO To Pack More Than 570 Horsepower: Report
We already know Nissan is working on a NISMO-enhanced GT-R for launch in 2014, and we also know that it’s set to be the fastest road car ever launched by the Japanese automaker. But now we know roughly how much power the car will deliver. Speaking with Top Gear, Nissan officials revealed that...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo First Details
Earlier in the year Nissan finally announced motorsport and engineering firm Nismo as its official performance partner. At the time, Nissan also confirmed the launch of its fastest GT-R yet, a new Nismo-enhanced model that would hit the market sometime in 2014. Few details were provided, although...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Drifts Forth With Styling Updates
One of the more exciting aspects of the current Nissan lineup is most certainly the 370Z. It's a fun-to-drive two-door sports car that makes great noises and returns an enjoyable driving experience. If you want open-air motoring you can opt for the convertible version. If you want something a bit...
Jeff Glucker -
2014 Le Mans Return Part Of Nissan’s Expanded Motorsport Program
Nissan is the latest automaker to announce its participation in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race, confirming today it will enter a “pioneering race car” that incorporates “breakthrough electric technology” in the endurance classic’s ‘Garage 56’...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Nissan GT-R Nismo Coming In 2014
Coinciding with today’s formal announcement by Nissan that Nismo will become its exclusive performance and motorsport partner, was confirmation that the next model developed by the Japanese tuning firm will be a new, high-performance Nissan GT-R. Serving as the flagship of an expanded Nismo...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Though the two have been linked closely for almost three decades, today, Nissan named motorsport and engineering firm Nismo its exclusive global performance and motorsport partner. Nismo is already highly regarded in performance circles, though Nissan has never fully exploited the potential of the firm’s talents, particularly outside of its home market of Japan. Now Nismo is poised for accelerated global impact, in both the world of motorsport and high-performance road cars. Two of the first projects will be the launch of a GT-R Nismo model and a 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign, both in...
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Nismo Gearing Up For Major Announcement
Over the years Nissan’s performance and motorsport partner Nismo has been working away on numerous projects, including launching its own mildly-tuned models like the 370Z Nismo and more recent Juke Nismo, as well as its own range of performance parts. Despite the credibility of the Nismo name...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Nissan Gives Update On Leaf Nismo RC Electric Racer: Video
The use of pure electric cars in motorsport is coming. In fact, the FIA already has a sanctioned event, the Formula E Championship, which starts next year. So, whether you’re a fan of electric cars or not, you’ll increasingly see them making headlines on performance sites like this one...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Nissan GT-R Track Edition, Juke NISMO, and 2014 370Z NISMO: Chicago Auto Show Preview
Nissan's booth at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show is all about performance, with the GT-R Track Edition, 2014 370Z NISMO, and the Juke NISMO all showing the brand's need for speed. The Nissan GT-R Track Edition makes its U.S. debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Only 150 units of the car will be sold in the...
Nelson Ireson -
Nissan To Launch New 370Z One-Make Racing Series
With the popularity of one-making racing series showing no signs of slowing, especially in the rarefied world of exotics, even mainstream brands are getting in on the action. In Europe, we recently saw Opel announce a new one-make rally series for its pint-sized Adam minicar, while down in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Nissan Announces 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Automotive news topics in January are typically dominated by the cars and concepts being unveiled each year at the Detroit Auto Show, and this coming January should be no different. However, there is another important auto show taking place in the first month of every new year, and that’s the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran