Nissan R390 GT1 (road version) (1997)
Concept car · 1997 · Combustion
A single road-legal Le Mans racer for homologation
The Nissan R390 GT1 was built to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GT1 class, which required a road-going version for homologation. Just one road-legal car was constructed, virtually identical to the race car but with a de-tuned engine, additional bumper headlights and a leather-trimmed interior. Styled with input from Ian Callum and engineered with Tom Walkinshaw Racing, it remains one of the rarest cars Nissan has ever produced.
Key facts
- Engine: 3.5-litre twin-turbo V8 (VRH35L)
- Power: 550 hp at 6,800 rpm
- Torque: 470 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm
- Transmission: Six-speed sequential, RWD
- Top speed: Claimed 220 mph (354 km/h)
- Road cars built: One (homologation)
Production
- Status: Limited run
- Only one road-going R390 GT1 was built for GT1 homologation and is kept by Nissan.
- Revealed at Built for Le Mans GT1 homologation (1997)
Source: Wikipedia - Nissan R390 GT1