1985 Nissan R85V

In the 1986 Le Mans, the Nissan (NISMO) team entered a pair of Group C cars. Sadly, the top Japanese machine in the qualifier, the #23 Nissan R86V Nichira (K. Hoshino, K. Matsumoto, A. Suzuki), was forced to retire. However, the #23 Nissan R85V Amada (Masahiro Hasemi, T. Wada, J. Weaver) attracted attention when it came in 16th overall in its debut race.

In Detail

type	Racing Car
built at	England
engine	VG30T/C V6
valvetrain	DOHC
displacement	2966 cc / 181.0 in³
power	507.1 kw / 680 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output	229.27 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	772.73 bhp per tonne
torque	686 nm / 506.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
front tires	325/625-415
rear tires	350/700-415
f suspension	Double Wishbones
r suspension	Rocking Arms
curb weight	880 kg / 1940 lbs
wheelbase	2670 mm / 105.1 in
front track	1575 mm / 62.0 in
rear track	1229 mm / 48.4 in
length	4794 mm / 188.7 in
width	1994 mm / 78.5 in
height	1069 mm / 42.1 in
transmission	March 85T 5-Speed