[LM24] Nissan GT-R at the Le Mans 24 Hours race?

[NaBUru38]

Why no GTE version of the GT-R R35?

Because the car is old. The R36 is coming in a few years.

Because there's new GT rules set for 2016-ish. No point in developing a car for just two seasons.

Because it's cheaper to run at the Spa and Nürburgring 24h for an overall win, instead or running a Le Mans for a class win.

[baszero]

Originally Posted by PascaLM

I took the photo at the Mondial of Paris last october ; the Signatech ORECA was there.

it was a great looking car... I also did take photos live at Le Mans 2012:
http://500px.com/photo/27335025

[Tim the Grey]

The FIA GT1 Nissan's ran V8s.
The FIA GT3 Nissan's run straight 6, turbo'd.
Given BMW's habit of getting non standard bits into LM, I can't see why they couldn't just slow the GT1 Nissan down to GT-E pace. MUCH better engine noise than the GT3.

But I still don't believe EITHER belongs at Le Mans. It's a saloon. NOT a GT.

[baszero]

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

....But I still don't believe EITHER belongs at Le Mans. It's a saloon. NOT a GT.

If a saloon car looks like this, then every GT car is a saloon car!

[Aysedasi]

It's a lot more like a GT car than some supposedly GT cars that I could mention but everyone would moan and groan if I did it again.........

[Simmi]

I don't care what shape or size - if it's a works GT car that's going to add to the show I want to see it at Le Mans.

[MitchZ06]

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

The FIA GT1 Nissan's ran V8s.
The FIA GT3 Nissan's run straight 6, turbo'd.
Given BMW's habit of getting non standard bits into LM, I can't see why they couldn't just slow the GT1 Nissan down to GT-E pace. MUCH better engine noise than the GT3.

But I still don't believe EITHER belongs at Le Mans. It's a saloon. NOT a GT.

It's a GT car not a saloon. Not even close to being a saloon.....

And the R35 uses a V6TT, not an I6TT like the original GTRs.

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by baszero

FIA GT1 as such doesn't exist anymore, but on Jan 10th 2013 it was announced that the FIA GT Series will be the basis for those cars:
http://www.fiagtseries.com/news/deta...is-go-for-2013

If you would like to see Lucas Luhr, you have to watch the Blancpain Endurance Series (but no Bathurst):
http://blancpain-endurance-series.com/

that I will.

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

The FIA GT1 Nissan's ran V8s.
The FIA GT3 Nissan's run straight 6, turbo'd.
Given BMW's habit of getting non standard bits into LM, I can't see why they couldn't just slow the GT1 Nissan down to GT-E pace. MUCH better engine noise than the GT3.

But I still don't believe EITHER belongs at Le Mans. It's a saloon. NOT a GT.

Nissan GT-R , I think the name gives it away. saloons have 2 more doors

Originally Posted by MitchZ06

It's a GT car not a saloon. Not even close to being a saloon.....

ill say..

[baszero]

Originally Posted by Simmi

I don't care what shape or size - if it's a works GT car that's going to add to the show I want to see it at Le Mans.

that's a good statement!

and that's the spirit I like so much when being at Le Mans. People are there because it is about racing. Sure everybody has favorites, but every brand is generally welcome as long as it makes the race more interesting.

[GT6]

The spirit of le mans throws up many surprises and after 30 plus years i have on many occasions ended up cheering for cars that before i would never have supported, loving the determination of some makes and the sound of others plus the pure love of the sport shone by many teams.

[Aysedasi]

Are you writing strap lines for the ACO now Simon......?


You are right, of course.......

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by GT6

The spirit of le mans throws up many surprises and after 30 plus years i have on many occasions ended up cheering for cars that before i would never have supported, loving the determination of some makes and the sound of others plus the pure love of the sport shone by many teams.

Very well put and sums up my feelings exactly.

[baszero]

First photos from the test days appeared on endurance-info.

Again: this IS DEFINITLY a GT car:



Cheers and to all: enjoy Sebring!