Nissan Juke Nismo to make public appearance at Le Mans

The production version of Nissan Juke Nismo will make its global debut at the Le Mans 24 hour this weekend alongside the Nissan DeltaWing and Juke-R. Previously revealed as a concept at the Tokyo and Geneva international Motor Shows, this is the first time the Juke Nismo will make a public appearance on a racetrack.

The Nissan Juke Nismo gets a aerodynamics that feature lower front and rear bumpers, wider wings and sill side skirts, and a modified grille and tailgate spoiler which control airflow. These aerodynamic enhancements reduce front and rear lift without increasing drag enhancing the Juke Nismo's driving performance. 18-inch alloy wheels with wider tyres will also feature as standard.

Power is delivered via a tuned-up version of its 1.6-litre direct injection turbocharged petrol engine. It also features stiffened suspension settings and new steering modifications for sportier direct handling and improved traction control, the new model will also be available with torque vectoring technology.

The Nismo treatment continues inside the cabin, where the steering wheel, pedals, gauges, gear knob and door trims have been redesigned with the cars sporty character in mind. Special suede-trimmed Nismo sports seats with red stitching have been added for increased holding while cornering.