Description

COURAGE C51 – NISSAN n.14

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HISTORY

The Courage C51 – Nissan is a car that took part in the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours. The prototype was designed by Courage Competition.
The French Courage Competition team with Fredrik Ekblom, Patrice Gay and Takeshi Tsuchiya at the wheel of the Courage C51 – Nissan n.14 did not finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998 due to broken engine after one hundred twenty-six laps.

The race won by Porsche 911 GT1-98 n.26 with Laurent Aiello, Allan McNish and Stephane Ortelli, second finished Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Aguri Suzuki and Masahiko Kageyama at the wheel of the Nissan R390 GT1 n.32, while in third position Jorg Muller, Uwe Alzen and Bob Wollek with the Porsche 911 GT1-98 n.25.

CHASSIS

Courage C51
Designed: Courage Competition
Carbon fibre composite
Length: 4600 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 1020 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: Carbon Fibre Discs ventilated
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Nissan VRH 30L 3000 cc V8 90°, turbochargers.
Power: 403 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive.
Transmission: NPTI six speed sequential.
Differential: rear wheel drive.
Fuel brand: ?
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: 80 litre

RESULT

Did not finish in the 24 hours of Le Mans 1998 with drivers Fredrik Ekblom, Patrice Gay, Takeshi Tsuchiya