Nissan, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Nissan: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Nissan
How Nissan grew from the DAT car of 1914 and Yoshisuke Aikawa’s 1933 company in Yokohama into a global carmaker, through Prince, Renault and Re:Nissan.
Model Lineups
Nissan Model Lineup Explained
Nissan’s range in Oman and its names explained: every Patrol from the 4W60 to the Y63, the GT-R and Z codes, NISMO and PRO-4X, and which models have ended.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Nissan
Eight Nissans that changed the company: the Datsun 14, Patrol, Sunny, Bluebird 510, Fairlady Z, Skyline 2000GT-R, LEAF and Qashqai, and what each one changed.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Nissan
Otto’s ten iconic Nissans, from the Fairlady 2000, Skyline GT and R380 to the R32 GT-R, Silvia, 300ZX, PAO, Patrol Y61, R390 GT1 and the R35 GT-R.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Nissan Engines & Drivetrains
Nissan engines explained, from the S20 and RB26DETT straight sixes to the VQ and VR38DETT V6s and the Patrol’s V8, plus ATTESA E-TS, CVTs and e-POWER.

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