Every year, the SEMA Show brings together the most innovative aspects of the automotive world in Las Vegas, and in 2025, Nissan promises to be one of the main attractions. The Japanese brand has prepared two racing models in conjunction with Forsberg Racing, its long-time partner on the circuits.

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Following the recent presentation of off-road versions such as the Nissan Dune Patrol and the Frontier Rapid Runner, the manufacturer takes another step towards pure adrenaline with two vehicles designed for the track: a completely modified Nissan Z Nismo GT and a 1990 Patrol Y60 restored with an extreme focus.

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Both prototypes celebrate Nissan's legacy in motorsports and its commitment to innovation, combining modern technology with a deep respect for the brand's history.

The Nissan Z Nismo GT: precision and power

The first of the models created by Nissan and Forsberg Racing is the Nissan Z Nismo GT-Z, a This vehicle is designed to compete in the Gridlife GLTC series starting in 2026. This sports car is based on the current Z Nismo version, but has undergone a radical transformation geared towards maximum performance. Forsberg Racing worked on the original structure, adding competition suspension with coilover dampers, reinforced subframe bushings, adjustable control arms, and a strut brace. The vehicle also incorporates external tie rod ends, high-flow exhaust systems, and components from the official Nismo catalog. Aerodynamically, the Z Nismo GT leaves nothing to chance. It features an APR Performance GT-250 swan-neck rear wing, a front splitter, additional winglets, and a large Z1 competition brake kit. Everything is designed to offer stability at high speeds and precision in every corner. The result is a vehicle with aggressive styling and a purely competitive spirit.Intended to represent Nissan in the leagues where power and control make the difference.

A tribute to the past: the 1990 Nissan Patrol Y60

The second model Nissan will bring to SEMA 2025 is a true trip back in time. It's a 1990 Nissan Patrol Y60, rebuilt by Forsberg Racing as a tribute to the golden age of off-road rallying.

The team retained the original model's traditional colors—white, black, red, and blue—but everything else was reimagined for today's competition standards. Under the hood is a 4.8-liter Nissan TB48 inline-six engine, equipped with a turbocharger that delivers nearly 1,000 horsepower.

This impressive engine transforms the classic Patrol into a modern beast, capable of tackling any terrain.

The suspension was upgraded, and custom 17-inch Nismo Axis beadlock wheels with 35-inch Yokohama Geolandar tires were added—a combination that promises exceptional off-road performance. On the exterior, the LED lights with four six-inch round headlights stand out, while inside, Recaro Sportster seats with custom mounts were installed, along with an OMP quick-release steering wheel. The livery includes the historic Mobil 1 sponsorship, evoking the competitions that shaped the Patrol's reputation in the 1990s. The 2025 SEMA Show, taking place from November 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will be the perfect stage for Nissan to showcase the duality that defines its DNA: the balance between heritage and future.Inside, Recaro Sportster seats with custom mounts were installed, along with an OMP quick-release steering wheel. The livery includes Mobil 1's historic sponsorship, evoking the competitions that shaped the Patrol's reputation in the 1990s. The 2025 SEMA Show, taking place November 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will be the perfect stage for Nissan to showcase the duality that defines its DNA: the balance between heritage and future.Inside, Recaro Sportster seats with custom mounts were installed, along with an OMP quick-release steering wheel. The livery includes Mobil 1's historic sponsorship, evoking the competitions that shaped the Patrol's reputation in the 1990s. The 2025 SEMA Show, taking place November 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will be the perfect stage for Nissan to showcase the duality that defines its DNA: the balance between heritage and future.