Nissan's no stranger to conjuring up ideas outside its wheelhouse, but Engadget doesn't expect the company to join the smartwatch fray.

The device, if and when ready for commercial release, won't be a staunch Galaxy Gear competitor, though -- it's being developed specifically for the Nismo motorsports line. Since it's meant for use by racers, it'll monitor and analyze a vehicle's performance, and, as a nice bonus, even a driver's heart rate and social media presence.