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1996 NISMO Skyline GT-R LM

NISMO and Nissan initiated their “Le Mans Challenge: 3-year Plan” in 1995. It the first year, out of the 2 cars that competed, the No. 22 car (Fukuyama/Kondo/Kasuya) was 10th overall and 5th in its class. The following year, the No. 23 car (Hoshino/Hasemi/T.Suzuki) was 15th overall and 10th in the class. This commemorative car is the 1996 machine, No.23, entered as the “NISMO GT-R LM”.

 

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Japan
engine RB26DETT Inline-6
power 441 kw / 591.4 bhp @ 7000 rpm
bhp/weight 473.12 bhp per tonne
torque 618 nm / 455.8 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
driven wheels RWD
front tires 315/40R18
rear tires 335/40R18
front brakes Discs w4-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Discs w4-Piston Calipers
front wheels F 45.7 x 12 cm / 18 x 4.7 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 32.4 cm / 18 x 12.75 in
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Double Wishbones
curb weight 1250 kg / 2756 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 1880 mm / 74.0 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission Nissan 6-Speed