Nissan R89C
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| Nissan R89C | |
|---|---|
VRH35 DOHC twin-turbo V8 950 hp | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan R88C |
| Successor | Nissan R90C |
The Nissan R89C was a Group C sports prototype developed by Nissan.[2]
Development
Replacing the original
DOHC engine was mounted in a stressed installation for better chassis rigidity and produced up to 950bhp
.
Racing history
In the
All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, the R89C suffered the same fate, unable to compete with its developed Porsche and Toyota
opponents, leaving Nissan to finish the season third in the championship. Meanwhile, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, three R89Cs were entered into the race. However, all three failed to finish the race due to mechanical problems.
For 1990, the R89C was campaigned by Nissan for the first race of the
R90V
. It ran JSPC with a best result of sixth before being retired. It also ran at Le Mans in 1990 retiring at about 7.00 AM.
R89C chassis #02 was rebuilt as an
R90CP
for use by Nismo at Le Mans and in the All-Japan Sports-Prototype Championship.
References
- ^ a b Nye, Doug (January 2022). "Nissan's R89C — the beast from the East". Motor Sport. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Nissan | Heritage Collection | Nissan R89C". www.nissan-global.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
| Early projects (1958–1968) | |
|---|---|
Can Am (1967–1974) | |
Group 6 (1970–1981) | |
| Sports 2000 (1976–2007) | |
Can Am (1977–1986) | |
| Group C / IMSA GTP (1982–1992) | |
| LMP / SR (1998–2014) | |
| Daytona Prototype (2008–2012) | |
