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About the Nissan R390 GT1
One of the most prestigious
and grueling racing events held in the world is the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance
Race". It has brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts
worldwide, ever since it was first held in 1923. In 1997 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Entered their latest Nissan R390 GT1 which was developed to vie for this
renowned racing event.
The R390 GT1 took its name
from a car, R380, that excited Japanese motor sports enthusiasts over thirty
years ago. Jointly developed by Nissan and TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), the R390
GT1 is the state of the art racing expertise of them. Aerodynamically refined
low and sleek body styling is suggestive of Nissan's highly competitive Gr. C
machines raced during the 1980's. The 3.5 liter V8 engine, producing an awesome
600 horsepower output, is bolted directly to the carbon composite monocoque and
works as a load-carrying element. The tremendous power is delivered to the rear
wheels via a transversely mounted, six speed transmission. The four wheel double
wishbone suspension system is connected to the horizontally mounted shock
absorbers via pushrods and bell cranks to provide optimum road handling
performance.
Three R390 GT1's were
entered in to the 1997 Le Mans event and, among them, the car No. 21 achieved a
pole position in the pre-qualifying race. Although the overall result was rather
discouraging, the R390's outstanding performance, displayed during the early
stage of the race, was something to behold and promising for the year to come.
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