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Country of origin:Japan
Produced in:1988
Numbers built:4 (upgraded R86 and R87 chassis)
Predecessor:Nissan R87E
Successor:Nissan R89C
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:June 20, 2014
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Engine
Configuration VRH30T 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,996 cc / 182.8 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.0 mm (3.3 in) / 66.0 mm (2.6 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Twin IHI Turbos
Power 750 bhp / 560 kW @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 735 Nm / 542 ft lbs @ 5,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 250 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox March 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 850 kilo / 1,874 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,780 mm (188.2 in) / 1,990 mm (78.3 in) / 965 mm (38 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,800 mm (110.2 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in) / 1,550 mm (61 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.88 bhp / kg

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Resources
Suggested reading
  • Golden Era - The history of Group C & IMSA GTP, by Ian Briggs and John Starkey
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