Nissan R380

[Ferrer]

First picture, Prince R380-I

Having been narrowly defeated by Porsche in the 2nd Japan GP (1964), the Prince Motor Co., Ltd. went full-out to develop Japan’s first real racing car. Since the 1965 Japan GP was cancelled, its debut race was the 3rd Japan GP (Fuji) in 1966. The car shown is Y. Sunako’s No.11 car, which defeated Porsche to win the championships. H. Oishi’s R380 (No. 10) came in 2nd place.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,930/1,580/1,035mm
Wheelbase
2,360mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,280/1,260mm
Curb weight
660kg
Engine
GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power
Over 147kW (200PS)/8,000rpm
EngineCarburetors
Weber 42 DCOE (x3)
Transmission
Hewland 5-speed
Brakes
4-wheel outboard disc
Tires (front, rear)
5.00L-15, 6.50L-15 (Dunlop F5)

Second picture, Nissan R380-II

The R380 set new speed records in 1965 and 1967. First, on October 6/14, 1965, the R380-I established 5 world records. Then, on October 8,1967, this commemorative car - Type II (modified type II) - set no fewer than 7 international records (50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, 200km, 200 miles, 1 hour) on a course in Yatabe, Ibaraki Pref. (driver: T. Yokoyama).

Specs

Overall length / width / height
4,080/1,685/985mm
Wheelbase
2,360mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,424/1,372mm
Curb weight
650kg
Engine
GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power
Over 162kW (220PS)/8,500rpm
EngineCarburetors
Weber 45 DCOE (x3)
Transmission
ZF 5-speed
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Tires (front, rear)
550L-15, 650L-15 (Dunlop R7)