Nissan is bringing an idea automotive impressed by the defunct Sentra SE-R, and that includes racing-inspired efficiency modifications kind the automaker’s Nismo division, to the 2023 SEMA present, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas.

Referred to as the Sentra DET, the idea is impressed by the Sentra Cup spec-racing collection run in Canada (it additionally provides a U.S. spherical in 2024). By giving the Sentra a efficiency enhance, it carries on the spirit of the SE-R mannequin that was a part of the compact automotive’s lineup within the Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s.

The DET title is itself a retro callback. It stands for “Twin overhead cam, Digital gas injection, Turbo,” a moniker utilized to engines utilized in previous sporty Nissans such because the Silvia/180SX, Pulsar GTI-R, Skyline, and Stagea.

Nissan Sentra DET idea

Residing as much as its title, the Sentra DET has a turbocharged model of the MR20DD 2.0-liter inline-4 used within the inventory Sentra. Nissan did not quote output, however famous various upgrades together with new rods and pistons, a decrease compression ratio of 10.5:1 (in comparison with the inventory 11.5:1), Sentra Cup automotive firmware, and a prototype Nismo cat-back exhaust system.

Energy is routed to the entrance wheels by means of a 6-speed handbook transmission and a limited-slip differential. Brake calipers and rotors are from the Nissan Z, and the suspension is firmed up with prototype a Nismo sway bar equipment and coilovers, with tuning enter from race driver Bryan Heitkotter. The idea rolls on 18-inch wheels with Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 tires.

The outside stays basically inventory besides for brand new graphics and carbon-fiber mirror caps, whereas the inside will get Recaro Sportster CS entrance seats and a Nismo urethane shift knob.

Nissan Sentra DET idea

Nissan is bringing a trio of ideas to SEMA, however the different two are centered on off-road efficiency. The Challenge Rugged Rogue provides a 3.0-inch carry equipment and mud-terrain tires to Nissan’s compact crossover, which will get a refresh for the 2024 mannequin yr that marks Nissan’s adoption of Google built-in options.

Nissan may also present a Frontier off-road idea that is slated to race within the NORRA 500 in Mexico earlier than its look in Vegas. The truck was in-built partnership with Forsberg Racing, which has labored with Nissan on earlier SEMA builds, together with an Altima drift automotive.