- Chris Forsberg's Datsun S30 concept combines a modern Nissan Z twin-turbo V6 with a six-speed manual.
- Carbon-fibre body panels accompany upgraded suspension, forged wheels and Wilwood brakes on the SEMA show car.
- Nissan has not disclosed the tuned engine's output, and the S30 concept is not for sale.
Chris Forsberg has put modern Nissan Z hardware into a Datsun S30, giving the classic coupe a twin-turbo V6 and a six-speed manual for this year's SEMA show.
The restomod is part of Nissan's display in Las Vegas from 3–6 November. Finished in Seiran Blue with NISMO 40th-anniversary decals, it pairs the familiar S30 body with a substantial rebuild of the drivetrain, suspension and brakes.
A modern Z under the bonnet
The VR30DDTT engine comes from the current Z, with Garrett PMAX turbochargers, NISMO cold-air intakes and a NISMO heat exchanger among the changes. Nissan has not disclosed the finished engine's power or torque, so the donor car's figures cannot tell us what this installation produces.
A Nissan Z FS6 six-speed manual handles the gear changes, supported by a NISMO twin-disc clutch and flywheel. The build also uses a NISMO R200 limited-slip differential.
The bodywork has had a similarly extensive overhaul. Custom carbon-fibre parts replace the front guards, bonnet, air dam, bumpers, hatch and spoiler. Nissan lists those panels individually, although it has not published a finished vehicle weight.
New hardware beneath the blue paint
Techno Toy Tuning supplies the suspension and steering components, including coilovers, control arms, anti-roll bars, strut braces, a front crossmember and a steering rack. NISMO LM-RS6 forged wheels measure 17 inches and wear 245/40 tyres.
Wilwood brakes use six-piston front callipers with 300mm floating, slotted discs, while four-piston rear callipers work with 280mm discs.
Inside, OMP Silverstone racing seats sit alongside matching custom door cards, a Grip Royal steering wheel and a Techno Toy Tuning harness bar. A custom Speed Hut gauge set and NISMO aluminium gear knob complete the driver's controls.
Nissan says its SEMA concepts are not for sale. The S30 remains a show build, with no production version announced.
