NISMO: Explained | The History of Nissan’s NISMO


We’ve got a special episode today for all you NISSAN fans or just plain JDM fans! Today, let’s dive into the storied history of one of automotive’s more famous tuning divisions. Introduced in 1984, Nissan’s NISMO division made waves ever since it was announced. Short for Nissan Motorsports International, NISMO has long been known to bring motorsport-inspired production cars to the masses in the form of legends like the Skyline R-32 NISMO, R-33 NISMO, R-34 NISMO, R-35 NISMO, as well as special legends like the GT-R R33 NISMO 400R, the GT-R LM, the NISMO 270R, etc.

The list goes on and on. NISMO has dedicated itself as a division RUN BY ENTHUSIASTS, so let’s dive into the beginnings, the road to now, and taker a look at some of the standout vehicles that made it’s way to the track, as well as the road.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NISMO OF ALL TIME?

Let’s get into it, the History of Nissan’s NISMO.

Kevin Lawrence partners with Konig for 2017!

Konig is proud to announce their partnership for the second year in a row with Formula Drift Pro 2 Driver and Enjuku Racing team member, Kevin Lawrence. Lawrenece is not only a chill dude he’s also a hell of a drifter. He was the 2014 Three Palms Drift Champion and has been competitively driving for about 5 years. Starting out with an AE86 platform Lawrence has spent a significant amount of time in his Nissan 240sx S14.5 Right hand drive pro car that is powered by an RB.

As Kevin and the Enjuku team prep for the Pro 2 season opener, Kevin gives his thoughts on what its like coming from drifting as a hobby to competing as a professional driver in the video below. Lawrence also talks about what is to come for this season.

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