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1986 Nissan R86V

Mounting a VG30 twin-turbo engine in a March 86G chassis, the R86V was a machine developed for the 1986 racing season. One special feature was its side radiators that improved its aerodynamics. Its debut race was the 1986 Le Mans (K. Hoshino, K. Matsumoto, A. Suzuki), though it was forced to retire. It also served K. Hoshino and K.Takahashi in an endurance series in Japan.

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at Japan
engine VG30T V6
displacement 2996 cc / 182.83 in³
power 500 kw / 670.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output 223.8 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 788.82 bhp per tonne
torque 686 nm / 506.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
front tires 300/45R16
rear tires 350/45R16
front brakes Lockhead Discs
rear brakes Lockhead Discs
front wheels F 40.6 x 33.0 cm / 16 x 13 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 38.1 cm / 16 x 15 in
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Double Wishbones
curb weight 850 kg / 1874 lbs
wheelbase 2671 mm / 105.2 in
front track 1602 mm / 63.1 in
rear track 1553 mm / 61.1 in
length 4794 mm / 188.7 in
width 1985 mm / 78.1 in
height 1094 mm / 43.1 in
transmission March 85T