Description

NISSAN R390 GT1 n.30

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HISTORY

The Nissan R390 GT1 is a car that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998. With the entry of new manufacturers such as McLaren and Porsche, the GT category had a big technical evolution. The Nissan in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing, put on the track a car that was based on the use of the Nissan R90 engine of the group C.

The Japanese Nismo Nissan Motorsport TWR team with drivers John Nielsen, Michael Krumm and Franck Lagorce at the wheel of the Nissan R390 GT1 n.30 finished fifth at the 24 hours of Le Mans 1998, with a gap of nine laps from the winner.

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

Nissan R390 GT1
Designed: Ian Callum
Aluminium monocoque
Length: 4780 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 1090 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes:Ventilated discs
Tyres: Bridgestone

ENGINE

Nissan VRH35L 90° V8 3495 cc
Power: 485 kw
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive.
Differential: Rear differential lock
Transmission: Xtrac six speed Sequential
Fuel brand:
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ? lt

RESULT

Fifth in the 24 hours of Le Mans 1998 with drivers John Nielsen, Michael Krumm, Franck Lagorce