A distinguishing feature of the R88C compared to its predecessors was that it was powered by a new engine, the VRH30, developed specifically for racing. The car itself had evolved considerably as well, featuring a longer wheelbase (to both improve aerodynamics and make room for the longer engine)[2] and new cowl design. While the engine normally produced over 551 kW (749 PS; 739 hp) at 8,000 rpm,[1] it could make approximately 950 hp (710 kW; 960 PS) during qualifying.[2]
^ abcd"Under the Skin: Nissan R88C". Auto Action. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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nissan, r88c, sports, prototype, race, developed, nissan, lola, hours, mans, categorygroup, cconstructornissan, loladesigner, trevor, harrispredecessornissan, r87esuccessornissan, r89ctechnical, specificationssuspension, front, double, wishbonesuspension, rear. The Nissan R88C is a sports prototype race car developed by Nissan and Lola for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1 Nissan R88CCategoryGroup CConstructorNissan LolaDesigner s Trevor HarrisPredecessorNissan R87ESuccessorNissan R89CTechnical specificationsSuspension front Double wishboneSuspension rear Double wishboneLength4 780 mm 188 in Width1 990 mm 78 in Height965 mm 38 0 in Wheelbase2 800 mm 110 in EngineNissan VRH30T 3 0 L 183 cu in twin turbocharged V8 engine in mid mounted longitudinal configurationTransmissionMarch 87T 5 speed manual gearboxWeight850 kg 1 870 lb minimum curb weight Tires320 30R17 13x17 front 350 40R19 14x19 rear Competition historyNotable driversMasahiro HasemiAllan GriceWin PercyMike WildsKazuyoshi HoshinoTakao WadaAguri SuzukiDesign editA distinguishing feature of the R88C compared to its predecessors was that it was powered by a new engine the VRH30 developed specifically for racing The car itself had evolved considerably as well featuring a longer wheelbase to both improve aerodynamics and make room for the longer engine 2 and new cowl design While the engine normally produced over 551 kW 749 PS 739 hp at 8 000 rpm 1 it could make approximately 950 hp 710 kW 960 PS during qualifying 2 History editDriven by Masahiro Hasemi the 24 car took part in the 1988 and 1989 All Japan Sports Prototype Championship races up to the 2nd round in 1989 In the 1988 season it placed 3rd in the 1st round at Fuji and the 5th round at Suzuka In 1989 the R88C placed 3rd in the 2nd JSPC round at Fuji and 4th in the 1st World Sportscar Championship round at Suzuka Two cars participated in the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans one was driven by Allan Grice Win Percy and Mike Wilds and the other was driven by Kazuyoshi Hoshino Takao Wada and Aguri Suzuki 2 The former finished 15th overall 1 and the latter did not finish after its engine failed 2 References edit a b c Nissan Heritage Collection Nissan R88C www nissan global com Retrieved 9 April 2021 a b c d Under the Skin Nissan R88C Auto Action 13 March 2017 Retrieved 9 April 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nissan R88C amp oldid 1177276171, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
