11 Facts About Nismo

1.

Nismo's intention following the merger was to specialize in sportscar racing, but it provided support for teams competing in the domestic F3 series.

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2.

In 1988, Nismo built its first car, the Saurus for motorsport use for its one-make series.

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3.

The 2017 Infiniti Q60, being much criticized for its mild exhaust sound, about six months after its introduction had a specially tuned Nismo muffler made available through Infiniti dealers as an aftermarket item.

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4.

For example, Nismo sells parts such as unground cam billets, performance cams, pistons, etc.

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5.

In Japan, the V35 Skyline and Z33 Fairlady have both received several levels of Nismo tuning packages, with a full track spec Fairlady Z debuted at the 2005 Nismo Festival of Speed held at Fuji International Raceway.

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6.

The Nismo 380RS is a factory modified version of the Nissan Z33 Fairlady Z tuned by both Nismo and Autech.

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7.

Nismo was responsible for the R33 Skyline 400R and S14 Silvia 270R models.

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8.

Nismo street tuned vehicles have been sold at Nissan dealerships for years, and come with full warranties.

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9.

Since 2011, Nismo has produced the GT-R GT3, which has competed in the Blancpain Endurance Series.

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10.

Nismo has developed production class Nissan GT-R cars for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

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11.

Nissan announced in June 2014, that Nismo will enter the LMP1 category to fight for the FIA World Endurance Championship against Audi, Toyota and Porsche.

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