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1998 NISMO Skyline GT-R JGTC

At the 1998 All Japan GT Championships, the E. Comas/Masami Kageyama team competed in a NISMO works machine (entry name: Pennzoil NISMO GT-R). Engine displacement was increased from 2,658cc to 2,708cc, and maximum output topped 500PS. In the 1998 season, Comas gained fame by taking the Driver’s trophy.

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Japan
engine RB26DETT Inline-6
displacement 2708 cc / 165.25 in³
power 368 kw / 493.5 bhp
specific output 182.24 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 411.25 bhp per tonne
torque 706 nm / 520.7 ft lbs
driven wheels RWD
front tires 315/40R18
rear tires 330/40R18
front brakes Ventilated Discs
rear brakes Ventilated Discs
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Double Wishbones
curb weight 1200 kg / 2646 lbs
wheelbase 2720 mm / 107.1 in
front track 1560 mm / 61.4 in
rear track 1535 mm / 60.4 in
length 4675 mm / 184.1 in
width 1885 mm / 74.2 in
height 1280 mm / 50.4 in
transmission X-TRAC 6-Speed Sequential)