Nissan Motorsport was first established in September 1984 - it's been quite a ride
Nissan Motorsport was first established in September 1984 - it's been quite a rideIf off the radar a little for the past few years, NISMO still ranks as one of the all-time great Japanese performance offshoots. So it’s only right that with yesterday marking the big 4-0 - Nissan Motorsport International Co. Limited was established on September 17th, 1984 - Nissan is indulging in a little bit of anniversary reminiscing. NISMO’s good old days really were pretty great.
But as far as public awareness goes, the latter part of the decade and the early years of the 21st century were hugely significant for NISMO. Because while the R390 GT1 programme is interesting and moderately successful, the big development is Gran Turismo - opening up a world of Japanese specials to gamers across the globe.
While subsequent NISMO Nissans have been less exotic and more numerous, those offered to the UK have not been without their appeal . The 370Z was certainly enlivened with some extra power and a chassis overhaul, while theremains one of the most exciting all-wheel drive fast cars ever made. Anyone who’s ever suggested those cars do everything for you certainly wasn’t behind the wheel of a 600hp NISMO.
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