Nissan to Show Datsun S30 Twin-Turbo Concept
Nissan will display a one-off Datsun S30 Concept with a twin-turbo VR30DDTT V6 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
Nissan plans to debut a one-off Datsun S30 Concept at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 3 through November 6, 2026. The car places the twin-turbo VR30DDTT 3.0-liter V6, rated at 400 horsepower from the factory, into a classic 240Z body.
Why it matters
The build shows how a modern factory engine can be transplanted into a vintage chassis for performance builds. Nissan has not yet released a final power figure for the finished car.
The VR30DDTT 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 is rated at 400 horsepower from the factory, and the build uses Wilwood brakes with 300-millimeter front and 280-millimeter rear rotors. Nissan has not confirmed a final output figure for the finished concept.
The players
Nissan
Nissan is a Japanese automaker that has long produced performance-oriented models and the VR30DDTT engine family.
Chris Forsberg
Chris Forsberg is a Formula Drift champion who partnered with Nissan on the Datsun S30 Concept build.
The details
The S30's body panels were replaced with custom carbon-fiber pieces finished in discontinued Seiran Blue, and Techno Toy Tuning overhauled the chassis with coilovers and billet tie rods. Power runs through a Nissan Z FS6 six-speed manual to a Nismo R200 limited-slip differential, and the project was built in partnership with Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg.
Timeline
November 3, 2026 through November 6, 2026: Datsun S30 Concept displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Roadmap
The Datsun S30 Concept follows the enthusiast tradition of restomods that pair classic Datsun 240Z bodies with modern engines. It also reflects Nissan's continued use of the VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 across its performance lineup.
The concept is a one-off show build, so it is not offered for sale. Enthusiasts interested in similar VR30DDTT-powered builds would need to source parts and a custom fabrication shop themselves.
The takeaway
Restomods that combine vintage bodies with modern turbocharged engines are a growing niche, and Nissan's concept shows how a factory powertrain can anchor a classic-car build. Readers following the project should watch for final power figures after the SEMA debut.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Top Speed.
