1997 Nissan R390 GT1

Following on from NISMO, which raced the Skyline at Le Mans, Nissan developed a true racing car, the R390, and entered it in1997. That year it raced three cars; two retired, but car No.23 (K. Hoshino, E. Comas, Masahiko Kageyama) came in 12th. The No.21 car team included M. Brundle, J. Müller, and W. Taylor.

In Detail

type	Racing Car
built at	Japan
engine	VRH35L V8
displacement	3495 cc / 213.28 in³
power	478 kw / 641.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output	183.4 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	641.0 bhp per tonne
torque	686 nm / 506.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	245/40ZR18
rear tires	295/35ZR18
front brakes	AP Racing Discs
rear brakes	AP Racing Discs
front wheels	F 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18 x 11 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18 x 13 in
f suspension	Wishbones
r suspension	Wishbones
curb weight	1000 kg / 2205 lbs
wheelbase	2720 mm / 107.1 in
front track	1730 mm / 68.1 in
rear track	1670 mm / 65.7 in
length	4580 mm / 180.3 in
width	2000 mm / 78.7 in
height	1090 mm / 42.9 in
transmission	6-Speed Sequential