Nissan Motorsport Data

Nissan boasts a rich and diverse motorsport heritage, spearheaded by its legendary performance and tuning division, Nismo (Nissan Motorsport International). The brand's racing prowess was globally cemented in the late 1980s and early 1990s by the Skyline GT-R (R32). This all-wheel-drive marvel utterly dominated the Japanese Touring Car Championship and the Australian Touring Car Championship, earning the fearsome and enduring nickname "Godzilla" for its monstrous performance. Long before the GT-R's reign, Nissan, under its Datsun brand, had already proven its mettle in the grueling world of rallying with the iconic 240Z, securing victories in the East African Safari Rally. The Z-car lineage also found extensive success in American SCCA road racing. Over the decades, Nissan has competed across a wide spectrum of motorsport, from fielding iconic Group C prototypes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to achieving success in IMSA sports car racing in North America. Today, the legacy continues with the GT-R NISMO GT3 competing in GT championships worldwide, while the company's commitment to innovation is showcased through its active participation in the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship, proving its dedication to pushing performance boundaries on both traditional and future-facing circuits.