Nissan Unleashes the TARMAC: A Track-Ready Muscle Truck

Nissan is set to unveil its uniquely equipped Frontier TARMAC at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Created in collaboration with Nissan Motorsports, Forsberg Racing and Nissan Design America, the TARMAC revamps the Nissan Frontier PRO-X into a low-slung powerhouse built for the track.

The brainchild of Nissan Motorsports veterans Kevin Lutz and Paul Boyer, the TARMAC concept pays homage to the muscle truck era of the early 2000s. Chris Forsberg, a renowned racing figure, leads the project, bringing his expertise and a touch of nostalgia, noting “I haven’t built a lowered truck since 2003. It’s a cool return to a performance style that’s largely been missing.”

With a supercharged 3.8L V6, the TARMAC boasts 440 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, thanks to a custom NISMO cold air intake and performance exhaust. The sleek, carbon-fiber-clad body sits on NISMO street suspension, featuring a fully adjustable coil-over system upfront and a modified rear flip kit for a “slammed” look. Stopping power is ensured with NISMO brakes equipped with two-piece slotted rotors and a unique dual-caliper rear setup, allowing for drift-style braking.

Wrapped in an eye-catching Afterburn Orange, the TARMAC flaunts a 4-inch-wider stance, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels and ultra-wide Yokohama Advan tires. Inside, a carbon fiber steering wheel, Recaro seats and a custom handbrake complete the track-focused look. Guests to the 2024 SEMA Show will be able to check out the race truck in person, starting November 5.