1989 Nissan R89C
With the R89C, the March Engineering chassis was replaced by a Lola Cars International chassis, and the VRH30 engine with the larger VRH35. Other major features of this machine are the beautiful Nissan cowl design and full telemetry system. It debuted for Calsonic in the 3rd round (Fuji), driven by K. Hoshino and Toshio Suzuki, though it was forced to retire. It came in 8th in the 5th round (Fuji).
In Detail
| type | Racing Car |
| built at | Japan |
| engine | VRH35 V8 |
| displacement | 3796 cc / 231.65 in³ |
| power | 588 kw / 788.5 bhp @ 7600 rpm |
| specific output | 207.72 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 876.11 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 784 nm / 578.2 ft lbs @ 5600 rpm |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 275/625-17DL |
| rear tires | 330/700-17DL |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 33.0 cm / 17 x 13 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 33.0 cm / 17 x 13 in |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones |
| curb weight | 900 kg / 1985 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2794 mm / 110.0 in |
| front track | 1600 mm / 63.0 in |
| rear track | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| length | 4800 mm / 189.0 in |
| width | 1990 mm / 78.3 in |
| height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| transmission | VGC 5-speed |
