Nissan announces GT1 Class NISMO GT-R
February 28, 2009 by George Skentzos
Nissan has announced its global motorsport program for 2009, including preparation of an FIA-GT1 class R35 model GT-R that will be sold to racing teams competing in Europe.
The NISMO-developed GT-R will run as a non-championship entry in four races during the season to assess performance and durability before the car is finally provided to private teams.
The car will be driven by NISMO racer Michael Krumm from Germany and Darren Turner from Gigawave MotorSport, a racing team based in Essex, England.
Nissan will also continue to compete in the GT500 class of SUPER GT, the highest level in Japanese domestic motorsport, with its R35 GT-R.
“Motorsports is an important part of Nissan’s strategy for building a strong brand with consumers who share our passion for high-performance driving,” said Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co Ltd. “In addition to being an important touch-point for consumers, motorsports serve as a dynamic proving ground for automotive innovation.”
This year’s entries will feature an improved air-cooling system and a paddle-shift transmission, as well as modification to the body in order to comply with the latest regulation changes to decrease downforce through shortened vehicle overhang.
Tags: Nissan GT-R, Nissan GT-R R35
That would make Nissan the first Japanese maker In this series,good on them,but i doubt it will be AWD,all the cars in this series are RWD.
Whats the point of running it outside of the championship.
Ive never heard of that sort of thing being done before.
No matter what the category, i would have thought you would have to register to enter the track, hence putting you on the championship ladder.
I cant see the other teams liking this arrangement as the GTR could be out there doing its own thing while others actually have a battle for a championship on their hands
I have to say. it looks great!!
Call me rice, but i think that spoiler looks/and suits it tonnes better then the one on the street car…
I’ve read it may ditch the twin turbo unit for the 4.5-liter VK45D8 V8.
Nissan yet still don’t trust the V6 engine for reliability in races.
Andrew M – Looks like this is a claytons race debut then!!!I think Matech racing did the same thing in a Ford GT in GT3 back in 07.Check this BMW http://www.fiagt3.com/newsitem.php?key=306