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