Nissan shows Titan XD diesel land speed truck at SEMA

Nissan and Cummins are out to discover just how fast the new, diesel-powered Titan XD can go by aiming for a land-speed record with one. The companies are dubbing the endeavor Project Triple Nickel in honor of the 5.0-liter V8’s 555 pound-feet of torque, and an early version of the truck makes a big debut at this year’s SEMA Show.