The Patrol NISMO is selected as an official rescue vehicle for FRO, drawing on its proven rugged capability refined by NISMO’s racing technology.
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INFO Yokohama, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) announced today that the new Patrol NISMO will serve as a First Rescue Operation (FRO) vehicle in the 2026 season of the Super GT series. The Patrol NISMO will make its track debut during the series Round 1 at Okayama International Circuit. The handover ceremony will take place on race day, April 12. FRO vehicles play a vital role in race safety, transporting drivers, doctors, and rescue staff swiftly and safely to the scene in the event of a track incident. The Patrol nameplate is renowned around the world for its exceptional capability in challenging driving conditions. The Patrol NISMO builds on this, drawing on motorsport tuning and expertise to deliver a high‑precision SUV that sports refined composure on the road and purpose-built performance on the track. The NISMO model features a specially tuned 3.5‑liter V6 twin‑turbo engine with an output of 495 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Combined with aerodynamic exterior tuning and dedicated suspension setup, the Patrol NISMO offers sharp responsiveness and strong acceleration despite its SUV proportions.
“The new Y63 Patrol NISMO integrates the technologies of our motorsports and customization divisions, making it a model that truly embodies NMC,”
said Yutaka Sanada, President and CEO of NMC.
“We are honored it will serve as a FRO vehicle for SUPER GT—one of the world’s premier GT racing series. Its exceptional performance and reliability will, without doubt, contribute to swift track rescue operations.”
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Nissan unveiled the all-new Patrol NISMO at an event in the Middle East.
The all-new Nissan Patrol NISMO boasts a class-leading 495 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque in Sport Mode — the highest output for the VR35DDTT engine anywhere globally.
Beneath the sculpted hood lies the VR35DDTT twin-turbo V6 engine, a masterpiece of engineering, assembled with precision at Nissan’s famed Iwaki Plant in Japan. Its distinctive NISMO-red engine cover and commemorative metal plate speak to the craftsmanship behind every unit, a detail reserved for vehicles of the highest performance pedigree. Each VR35DDTT NISMO engine undergoes a special manual tuning process by Nissan's Iwaki Plant experts, including a meticulous valve clearance check and adjustment to ensure optimal performance. Paired with a recalibrated 9-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters, the Patrol NISMO delivers an unfiltered connection to the road, whether accelerating on long straights or carving up steep mountain passes.
Every element is fine-tuned to elevate both performance and confidence behind the wheel. A new bumper design channels cool air directly to the brakes, reducing disc temperatures by 6%, a critical advantage during high-performance driving. Layered air diffusers at the rear don’t just look aggressive but actively optimize aerodynamics, ensuring greater high-speed stability and sharper on-road handling.
Together, these enhancements make the Patrol NISMO more powerful, more responsive, and more attuned to the needs of the region’s most discerning drivers. It’s an SUV built to perform and excite every time the engine roars to life.
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