Nissan proudly marks the 40th anniversary of NISMO (Nissan Motorsport International Co. Limited), celebrating four decades of motorsport innovation, performance, and passion. Founded on September 17, 1984, NISMO has been Nissan’s in-house tuning, motorsports, and performance division, embodying the brand’s commitment to delivering top-tier performance both on the track and the road.
Initially based in Omori, Tokyo, NISMO has been the driving force behind some of Nissan’s most thrilling vehicles and racing achievements. Its philosophy of “Track to Road” highlights the brand’s dedication to transferring motorsport innovation into the performance of its road cars, drawing insights from racing’s most demanding environments.
Iconic Cars on Display at NISMO’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition
To celebrate this milestone, Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama is showcasing a range of iconic NISMO models. Enthusiasts can view rare road-going legends such as the ultra-exclusive NISMO 270R and the revered NISMO 400R. The exhibit also features motorsport icons like the Nissan R390 GT1, which secured 3rd place at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Daytona-winning Nissan R91CP, and the Calsonic Skyline GT-R Group A from the Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC).
Visitors can also explore NISMO’s current Japan domestic lineup, including the recently launched Ariya NISMO, AURA NISMO, and the FAIRLADY Z NISMO. The exhibition runs until October 15, 2024, offering a rare opportunity to witness NISMO’s past, present, and future.
A Message from NISMO’s Leadership
Takao Katagiri, head of Nissan’s global motorsports business and president of Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co. (NMC), expressed his gratitude to NISMO’s fans and supporters over the years:
“We would like to thank everyone who has supported NISMO since 1984, and we look forward to delivering speed, confidence, and exhilaration for decades to come. Our long-standing ethos of ‘track to road’ continues with our Super GT and Formula E factory racing programs.”
Looking ahead, Katagiri emphasized NISMO’s ambition to expand globally:
“Our aim is to deliver exhilaration for fans at the circuit and embed the learnings from the racetrack into products customers can buy. Our long-term goal is to progressively expand our business globally, delivering more exciting NISMO models to customers around the world.”
NISMO Festival 2024: A Tribute to 40 Years of Performance
Fans can further celebrate NISMO’s legacy at the 2024 NISMO Festival, scheduled for December 1 at Fuji International Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. This year’s festival will honor NISMO’s 40th anniversary, paying tribute to its rich motorsport history, racing achievements, and the evolution of its high-performance road cars.
As NISMO celebrates its past and looks to the future, it continues to embody the spirit of innovation, adrenaline, and performance that has defined its 40-year journey.
Source: Nissan
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