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1970 Nissan R383

Having won the 1969 Japan GP with the R382, Nissan began preparations for a new machine to compete in the 1970 Japan GP. The result was the R383, dubbed ”700 horsepower!” Unfortunately, the 1970 Japan GP was cancelled and the R383, without a chance to demonstrate its prodigious ability, became a machine of legend. This commemorative car is a reconstruction (replica) used for motor shows.

With turbo (CAN-AM spec.) max. power is 662kW (900PS)

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Japan
engine GRX-3 V12
displacement 5954 cc / 363.3 in³
power 522.0 kw / 700 bhp
specific output 117.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 945.95 bhp per tonne
torque 647 nm / 477.2 ft lbs
front brakes Discs
rear brakes Discs
curb weight 740 kg / 1631 lbs
wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track 1280 mm / 50.4 in
rear track 1260 mm / 49.6 in
length 4115 mm / 162.0 in
width 2030 mm / 79.9 in
height 1088 mm / 42.8 in
transmission Hewland 5-Speed