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GT-R GT1 Prototype
If they revive the LM badge to the GT-R, this could be the car it's based on.
Nissan used to have the LM moniker on their road-going Skylines denoting that it was a homologation special of their Le Mans racers. The GT-R you see here would most likely race in either the FIA-GT1 or Le Mans endurance series and could be a predecessor to the GT-R LM.
Nissan is quiet about the car as of right now, even going as far as to deny its existence, but according to sources, the GT-R will feature a naturally aspirated 4.5L V8 instead of the twin-turbo 3.8L. The new mill will do with 592hp and 506 lb.-ft of torque. New parts include: Nismo bodykit, spoiler, brakes, wheels, tires, vented hood, rollcage and plastic windows, which will help stop, lighten, and cool the new racer. There are also rumors of rear-wheel drive but given Nissan’s racing history, four-wheel drive has been their bread and butter.
What’s the price for all this? $720,000 with a weight of 2,976lbs. And if they do decide to revive the LM name, there are rumors of a 300 unit limited run GT-R LM with a price of $200,000.
(Source: Motorauthority.com via Gtrcenter.net)
SOOO HOT
now what's nascar doing in that article up there?
lol, kind of does look like the car of 2morow, lol. would be very cool to see an LM GTR35, but i think it will be a while befor we do.
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