- In 1984, Nissan Decided That It wanted to merge its two motorsport divisions, founded in the late 1960s, They Were Publication Division 3, based in its Oppama factory, responsible for the needs of privateer teams and Special Car Testing Division, Within its plant Ômori , responsible for its factory operations. [1] The company's intention Following the merger was to specialize in sportscar racing, but it Also provided support for teams competing in the domestic F3 series. [1]
In 1988 NISMO built its first car, the Saurus for motorsport use for its one-make series. The Following year They developed the Skyline GT-R for racing as well as building the 500 evolution editions for road use. [1