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 |
