UNVEILED // NISSAN'S GT-R GT1

After a number of pre-production and test session photos made their way onto the internet, Nissan has since released official images of their newly developed GT-R GT1 race car.

Powered by a normally aspirated 5.5-liter V8, which is said to produce 600hp and 479lb/ft of torque, the new GT1 class GT-R has little in common with the road going GT-R from which it is derived. Featuring a six speed sequential gear box, a rear-drive layout, ceramic brakes and a plethora of aerodynamic improvements, Nissan's new GT-R GT1 should do quite well next season, barring any mechanical failures.

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Specifications:

General specifications:
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2010
Predecessor
Nissan Nismo GT-R GT1

Engine:
Configuration VK56DE 90º V 8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 5.552 liter / 338.8 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain:
Chassis/body unitary steel
Front suspension double wishbones
Rear suspension Multi-link
Brakes ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions:
Weight 1250 kilo / 2755.8 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4730 mm (186.2 in) / 2040 mm (80.3 in) / N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2780 mm (109.4 in) / 1670 mm (65.7 in) / 1710 mm (67.3 in)

Performance figures:
Power 600 bhp / 448 KW
Torque 650 Nm / 479 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.48 bhp / kg



Images and Info: 0-60 Magazine
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey