Nissan Heritage

Apr 3 2013

Tama EV's Aerodynamic Heritage

The Nissan restoration team's Masahiko Isobe explains the unique characteristics of the Tama electric vehicle, including the work of airplane engineers, which helped to pave the way for Nissan's lineup of zero-emission vehicles.

Feb 1 2013

Nissan Heritage: Nissan Skyline

The Skyline 2000GT (S54) was launched two days before the second Japan Grand Prix in 1964. It was necessary to work round the clock to produce the 100-unit minimum required for GT approval in time for the race. The story of how the 2000GT had put up a brave fight against a Porsche soon spread around the country and the "Skyline legend" was born.

Dec 11 2012

Nissan Heritage: Start of the Skyline Legend

For more than half a century motor racing has drawn crowds in Japan. But for motorsports fans one grand prix stands out – the 1964 meeting at Suzuka. It was the day the Skyline legend began.

The Skyline GT was Powered by Gloria’s 6-cylinder, 1,988cc (Weber triple-carb) Engine

Aug 8 2012

The Birth of Miss Fairlady

Japan's post-war economic recovery was underway when its capital Tokyo was selected to host the 1964 Summer Olympics.

May 15 2012

The Nissan Altima – A Look Back at Generations 1 to 4

The name "Altima" originally referred to a trim line of the Nissan Laurel mid-size car sold in Central America and the Caribbean before 1992. In 1993, Nissan discontinued the Stanza line, replacing it with the U.S.-made Altima.

Dec 16 2011

Roadmap to Destiny: Fuji & Sakura

Called “The World’s Cruelest Rally”, Australia’s Mobilgas Trial in 1958 was an early test of automotive endurance, while becoming a key crossroad in Nissan’s history. Marking a post-War return to r...

May 13 2011

Almost 80 years of Nissan cars and racing vehicles are parked in a giant warehouse northwest of Yokohama, a heritage site marking the automaker's on- and off-road history. Beginning with 1933's Datsun 12 Phaeton, some 400 autos of a...

Aug 10 2010

Nissan Displays Six-Pack of Significant Z Cars at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Nissan North America, Inc. today announced that it will continue its year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the icon Nissan Z® with a display of historic Z® racers at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 12 ...

Jun 11 2010

Nissan Heritage: 1914 to 2009

May 4 2010

Nissan and Brock Racing Enterprises Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Z's First National Championship at the Classic Motorsports Mitty

Forty years ago, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America and changed the sports car landscape forever with its combination of sleek design, excellent performance and amazing value. That same year Peter Brock’s Southern Californ...