The crash structure is the pointy bit with the Nissan badge on it right? If it was really strong, I suppose the idea is that it protects all the complicated bits behind it? I wonder why Nissan have gone for such a big engine when packaging and weight seem so critical. I'd imagine the next gen road going GTR with a big power/small capacity turbo motor derived from a endurance racer would be right up their alley.
Alongside many of the points made above, braking seems to be the barrier between the car and some quicker laps. I'd be interested to know about brake balances on the really big stops. The back end looked pretty light and skittish under big deceleration at LM.
Getting this thing to work properly is a fascinating problem, but I am very glad that its not my problem!
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