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Towards Nissan R390 GT1:

• One of the most prestigious and grueling racing occasions held worldwide may be the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race". It has brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide, from the time it was first held in 1923. In 1997 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Entered their latest Nissan R390 GT1 which was developed to vie because of this known racing occasion.
  

  The R390 GT1 took its name from a motor vehicle, R380, that excited Japanese engine activities enthusiasts over thirty years back. Jointly produced by Nissan and TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), the R390 GT1 is the advanced racing expertise of those. Aerodynamically refined low and sleek body styling is suggestive of Nissan's extremely competitive Gr. C machines raced during the 1980's. The 3.5 liter V8 motor, creating an awesome 600 horsepower output, is bolted straight to the carbon composite monocoque and works as a load-carrying element. The tremendous power is delivered to the rear tires via a transversely mounted, six speed transmission. The four wheel double wishbone suspension system is linked to the horizontally mounted shock absorbers via pushrods and bell cranks to give optimum road handling performance.

  Three R390 GT1's were entered in the 1997 Le Mans occasion and, included in this, the vehicle No. 21 accomplished a pole place within the pre-qualifying battle. Although the general outcome was rather discouraging, the R390's outstanding performance, exhibited through the very early stage associated with the race, had been something to behold and guaranteeing the year to come.