2023 Nissan Sentra DET Concept

Nissan's popular Sentra compact sedan gets a serious injection of speed with the Sentra DET Concept1. Inspired by the cars used in the Sentra Cup spec-racing series in Canada, which adds a Ú.S. round in 2024, the dynamic concept pays homage to Nissan's past, beloved SE-R models and NISMO heritage. Showcasing exciting performance upgrades for today's Sentra enthusiasts, it captures the spirit of Nissan's performance legacy, offering an exciting blend of style and dynamic enhancements.

Even before reviewing the build sheet, Nissan fans will have a hint as to the concept car's powertrain thanks to its DET name – referencing some of the most popular Nissan performance engines of years past. Translating to 'Dual overhead cam, Electronic Fuel Injection, Turbo,' the acronym has adorned the engines of thrilling Nissans like the Silvia / 180SX, Pulsar GTI-R, Skyline and Stagea.

Fittingly, the heart of the Sentra DET concept is a performance-built turbocharged MR20DD 2.0-liter engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a prototype stainless-steel NISMO B18 performance exhaust that adds a deep engine tone.

Complementing the increased power, the concept rides on a prototype NISMO coilover suspension featuring twin-tube shocks and linear-rate springs, fine-tuned with the input of GT4 professional racer Bryan Heitkotter.

The concept also includes new 18-inch NISMO LM-RS6 wheels with various finish options, wrapped in high-performance Yokohama ADVAN Neova® AD09 tires. Inside are Recaro Sportster CS front seats and a NISMO GT shift knob.

Suspension• Prototype NISMO B18 Sentra coilovers
• Prototype NISMO B18 Sentra sway bar kit

Wheels and Tires


Exhaust


• Prototype NISMO B18 Sentra cat-back exhaust

Powertrain


• Compression ratio, 10:5:1 (11:5:1 was stock)
• Carillo rods
• JE pistons
• WPC treated internals
• Garrett intercooler
• Garrett G25 550 turbocharger
• Turbosmart Vee Port Pro BOV
• Jim Wolf Technology manifold spacer plate with injector ports
• 347 cc/min Bosch EV14 secondary injectors
• 255ph DeatschWerks in-tank fuel pump
• Motec fuel pressure transducer
• AFCO radiator
• PN# 15255-RN015 NISMO oil filler cap
• Quaife QDF9M automatic torque biasing (ATB) limited slip differential
• McLeod lightweight flywheel and sport clutch kit
• Motec M122 ECM
• Motorsports in Action Sentra Cup Car firmware

Brakes

Interior

• Recaro Sportster CS front seats
• NISMO GT Úrethane shift knob

Exterior

• NISMO multi-function blue sport mirrors
• NISMO door protector set
• NISMO carbon mirror covers

Source - Nissan