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1983 Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette

1983 Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette

1983 Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette

In the Super Silhouette races that started in 1979, Masahiro Hasemi competed in the 1982 and 1983 seasons driving this machine. The category allowed heavy modifications and this monster, although the same as a production car on the outside, is the equivalent of a Formula racing car on the inside. Its dynamic performance won many fans. The engine is a LZ20B turbo (570PS). Its race debut was in May 1982 and it did extremely well, chalking up 2 wins in 1982 and 5 wins in 1983.

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Japan
engine LZ20B Inline-4
valvetrain DOHC
displacement 2082 cc / 127.1 in³
power 425.1 kw / 570 bhp @ 7600 rpm
specific output 273.78 bhp per litre
torque 539 nm / 397.5 ft lbs @ 6400 rpm
front tires 270/590-16
rear tires 350/700-19
front brakes Lockheed Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Lockheed Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
wheelbase 2615 mm / 103.0 in
front track 1486 mm / 58.5 in
rear track 1486 mm / 58.5 in
length 5065 mm / 199.4 in
width 1980 mm / 78.0 in
height 1239 mm / 48.8 in
transmission Doug Nash 5-speed