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Tamiya Nissan R390 Gt1
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-24192
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Request Stock NotificationThe Tamiya Nissan R390 GT1 (HC-24192) shines a spotlight on Nissan’s 1997 Le Mans 24 Hours contender, developed in partnership with Tom Walkinshaw Racing. With its low, aerodynamically refined silhouette, the R390 GT1 remains an enduring favourite among endurance racing enthusiasts.
About The Nissan R390 GT1
Named in homage to the earlier R380, the R390 GT1 distilled Nissan and TWR’s top-tier racing expertise. Its 3.5-litre V8 produced around 600 horsepower and was bolted directly to a carbon composite monocoque, functioning as a load-bearing element. Three cars were entered for Le Mans in 1997; car No. 21 secured pole position in pre-qualifying and demonstrated impressive pace in the early stages of the race.
Highlights Of The R390 GT1
- Carbon composite monocoque with the engine acting as a structural member
- 3.5-litre V8 outputting approximately 600 hp
- Transversely mounted six-speed transmission driving the rear wheels
- Four-wheel double wishbone suspension with pushrods, bell cranks and horizontally mounted shock absorbers
- Aerodynamically refined bodywork inspired by Nissan’s successful Group C racers
- 1997 Le Mans campaign with three entries; car No. 21 took pole in pre-qualifying
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About the Nissan R390 GT1
One of the most prestigious and grueling racing events held in the world is the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race". It has brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide, ever since it was first held in 1923. In 1997 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Entered their latest Nissan R390 GT1 which was developed to vie for this renowned racing event.
The R390 GT1 took its name from a car, R380, that excited Japanese motor sports enthusiasts over thirty years ago. Jointly developed by Nissan and TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), the R390 GT1 is the state of the art racing expertise of them. Aerodynamically refined low and sleek body styling is suggestive of Nissan's highly competitive Gr. C machines raced during the 1980's. The 3.5 liter V8 engine, producing an awesome 600 horsepower output, is bolted directly to the carbon composite monocoque and works as a load-carrying element. The tremendous power is delivered to the rear wheels via a transversely mounted, six speed transmission. The four wheel double wishbone suspension system is connected to the horizontally mounted shock absorbers via pushrods and bell cranks to provide optimum road handling performance.
Three R390 GT1's were entered in to the 1997 Le Mans event and, among them, the car No. 21 achieved a pole position in the pre-qualifying race. Although the overall result was rather discouraging, the R390's outstanding performance, displayed during the early stage of the race, was something to behold and promising for the year to come.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-24192
- Barcode: 4950344991952
- Scale: 1:24
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