1966 Prince R380-I

Having been narrowly defeated by Porsche in the 2nd Japan GP (1964), the Prince Motor Co., Ltd. went full-out to develop Japan’s first real racing car. Since the 1965 Japan GP was cancelled, its debut race was the 3rd Japan GP (Fuji) in 1966. The car shown is Y. Sunako’s No.11 car, which defeated Porsche to win the championships. H. Oishi’s R380 (No. 10) came in 2nd place.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Nissan GR8 Inline-6
valve train	DOHC
fuel feed	Weber 42 DCOE
displacement	1996 cc / 121.8 in³
power	149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 1996 rpm
specific output	100.2 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	303.03 bhp per tonne
front tires	5.00L-15
rear tires	6.50L-15
front brakes	Discs
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Discs
r brake size	mm / in
curb weight	660 kg / 1455 lbs
wheelbase	2360 mm / 92.9 in
front track	1280 mm / 50.4 in
rear track	1260 mm / 49.6 in
length	3930 mm / 154.7 in
width	1580 mm / 62.2 in
height	1035 mm / 40.7 in
transmission	Hewland 5-speed
gear ratios	:1