One-off Nissan Project X: V8 manual Xterra for SEMA 2025
© Carscoops
Nissan’s iconic Xterra is being brought back to life—in a different guise. The one-off Project X, built by enthusiast Nick Sherr for the SEMA 2025 show, is a restomod featuring a 5.6-liter V8 and a manual gearbox.
The classic Xterra body is fused with pieces from modern Frontier and Titan models. The front end, headlights, and doors are sourced from the Frontier, while a reworked VK56 under the hood delivers over 400 hp and pairs with a six-speed manual from LOJ Conversions. The mix looks cohesive rather than cobbled together.
It wears off-road bumpers, a Seibon carbon hood, a Z1 roof rack, a snorkel, and 17-inch NISMO wheels wrapped in 33-inch Hankook Dynapro AT2 tires. The suspension and brakes are thoroughly reworked with Titan components and upgrades from Z1 and Paragon—the spec reads like a greatest-hits set for Nissan off-road fans.
Inside, the cabin is lifted wholesale from the latest Frontier: a modern instrument panel, leather seats with Citrus Strike accents, and a short-throw shifter. A smart move that keeps the nostalgia while dialing up usability.
Project X will remain a one-off, but it makes a strong case for what a new Xterra could be if Nissan decides to bring the legend back properly.
This English edition was prepared using AI translation under editorial oversight by SpeedMe. The original reporting is by Дмитрий Новиков