Nissan R88C

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The Nissan R88C is a sports car prototype of group C, which was established in 1988. It is not, this is a new development, but the March chassis from its predecessors was R86V and R87E was modified and equipped with a new engine. From this 4-series vehicles were produced.

The R88C was used in the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship ( JSPC ), the 24 - hour race at Le Mans and for a short time in the World Sports Prototype Championship ( WSPC ).

Development

Served as a basis the known aluminum monocoque chassis of two R86V each, and, R87E, which originally came from March. It was adapted by Nismo on the new 3.0-liter V8 engine ( VRH30 ) with twin turbochargers, which should replace the same displacement V8 previously used and VEJ30 mentioned. The VRH30 engine was developed from its predecessor out and differed from that mechanically only by a different crankshaft. In addition, the wheelbase has been extended and an aerodynamically sophisticated body attached, which was newly developed by Nismo.

Racing applications

1988

In the JSPC Masahiro Hasemi achieved 3rd place in the first and fifth round. A summary score for Hasemi pointed to the championship end of a 11th place, this was also the best result for Nissan.

In the 24- hour race at Le Mans in 1988, the Nissan factory team went with two R88C at the start, the qualifying places were able to secure 15 and 23. The finish came, however, only one car, who finished 14th place in the standings. The second vehicle came out after 21 hours of engine damage.

1989

In the JSPC was a 3rd place in the second race in Fuji can be achieved. After this race, the new model was launched as a replacement for the R89C R88C.

In 1989, the R88C was first used in the WSPC. In the first race it was enough for a 4th place, after which it was replaced by its successor.