Having been narrowly defeated by Porsche in the 2nd Japan GP (1964), the Prince Motor Co., Ltd. went full-out to develop Japan’s first real racing car. Since the 1965 Japan GP was cancelled, its debut race was the 3rd Japan GP (Fuji) in 1966. The car shown is Y. Sunako’s No.11 car, which defeated Porsche to win the championships. H. Oishi’s R380 (No. 10) came in 2nd place.

Overall length / width / height	3,930/1,580/1,035mm
Wheelbase	2,360mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,280/1,260mm
Curb weight	660kg
Engine	GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power	Over 147kW (200PS)/8,000rpm
EngineCarburetors	Weber 42 DCOE (x3)
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed
Brakes	4-wheel outboard disc
Tires (front, rear)	5.00L-15, 6.50L-15 (Dunlop F5)
Model number	R380

The R380 set new speed records in 1965 and 1967. First, on October 6/14, 1965, the R380-I established 5 world records. Then, on October 8,1967, this commemorative car – Type II (modified type II) – set no fewer than 7 international records (50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, 200km, 200 miles, 1 hour) on a course in Yatabe, Ibaraki Pref. (driver: T. Yokoyama).

Overall length / width / height	4,080/1,685/985mm
Wheelbase	2,360mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,424/1,372mm
Curb weight	650kg
Engine	GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power	Over 162kW (220PS)/8,500rpm
EngineCarburetors	Weber 45 DCOE (x3)
Transmission	ZF 5-speed
Brakes	4-wheel disc
Tires (front, rear)	550L-15, 650L-15 (Dunlop R7)
Model number	R380

After the 4th tournament (1967), the year was included in the Japan GP title. Nissan produced the R381, equipped with a Chevrolet 5.5-liter V8 engine, for the 1968 Japan GP. Its unique “aero stabilizers” – the left and right portions of the wing moving independently – earned it the nickname “Monster Bird”. This commemorative car is the victorious No. 20, driven by H. Kitano.

Overall length / width / height	4,410/1,790/1,265mm
Wheelbase	2,470mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,460/1,400mm
Curb weight	835kg
Engine	Chevrolet (V8, OHV), 5,460cc
EngineMax. power	Over 331kW (450PS)/6,000rpm
EngineCarburetors	Weber 48 IDA (x3)
Transmission	Hewland LG600 (5-speed)
Tires(front)	4.75/11.30×15
Tires(rear)	6.00/13.50×15
Model number	R381

At the previous year’s Japan GP, Nissan had reluctantly used a Chevrolet engine due to the lack of development time. However, entered in the 1969 Japan GP was the R382, which was equipped with Nissan’s own 6-liter V12 DOHC engine (600PS). The R382 dominated the race, beating the Porsche and Toyota 7 to take both 1st place (M. Kurosawa) and 2nd place (H. Kitano).

Overall length / width / height	4,045/1,870/925mm
Wheelbase	2,400mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,470/1,370mm
Curb weight	790kg
Engine	GRX-3 (V12, DOHC), 5,954cc
EngineFuel system	Lucas fuel injection
EngineMax. power	Over 441kW (600PS)
EngineMax. torque	Over 608Nm (62kgm)
Tires(front)	10.10×15
Tires(rear)	6.00/15.50×15
Model number	R382

Having won the 1969 Japan GP with the R382, Nissan began preparations for a new machine to compete in the 1970 Japan GP. The result was the R383, dubbed “700ps!” Unfortunately, the 1970 Japan GP was cancelled and the R383, without a chance to demonstrate its prodigious ability, became a machine of legend. This commemorative car is a reconstruction (replica) used for motor shows.

Overall length / width / height	4,115/2,030/1,088mm
Wheelbase	2,400mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,280/1,260mm
Curb weight	740kg
Engine	GRX-3 (V12, DOHC)
EngineDisplacement	5,954cc
EngineMax. power	Over 515kW (700PS)
EngineMax. torque	Over 647Nm (66kgm)
Transmission	Hewland (5-speed)
Brakes	4-wheel outboard disc
Model number	R383

In the 1986 Le Mans, the Nissan (NISMO) team entered a pair of Group C cars. Sadly, the top Japanese machine in the qualifier, the #23 Nissan R86V Nichira (K. Hoshino, K. Matsumoto, A. Suzuki), was forced to retire. However, the #23 Nissan R85V Amada (Masahiro Hasemi, T. Wada, J. Weaver) attracted attention when it came in 16th overall in its debut race.

Overall length / width / height	4,794/1,994/1,069mm
Wheelbase	2,670mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,575/1,529mm
Curb weight	880kg
Engine	VG30T/C (V6, DOHC), 2,966cc
EngineMax. power	Over 500kW (680PS)/8,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,500rpm
Transmission	March 85T (5-speed)
Suspension(front)	Double wishbone
Suspension(rear)	Rocking-arm
Tires(front)	325/625-415 (DL)
Tires(rear)	350/700-415 (DL)
Model number	R85V

This machine took part in the GTP Series of the US IMSA GT Championship. In 1988 G. Brabham won the Driver’s Championship in it. The V6 engine is a modified VG30ET. California-based Electramotive Engineering was responsible for developing and racing the vehicle, winning the Constructor’s Championship in 1989, 1990 and 1991.

Overall length / width / height	4,800/2,000/1,016mm
Wheelbase	2,705mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,571/1,530mm
Curb weight	860kg
Engine	VG30ET (V6, DOHC), 2,966cc
EngineMax. power	Over 478kW (650PS)/8,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,500rpm
Transmission	Weismann (5-speed)
Suspension	Special A-arm & coil (front & rear)
Brakes (front, rear)	13in. 4-pod, ventilated disc
Tires(front)	325/625-415
Tires(rear)	350/680-415
Model number	LOLA

Mounting a VG30 twin-turbo engine in a March 86G chassis, the R86V was a machine developed for the 1986 racing season. One special feature was its side radiators that improved its aerodynamics. Its debut race was the 1986 Le Mans (K. Hoshino, K. Matsumoto, A. Suzuki), though it was forced to retire. It also served K. Hoshino and K.Takahashi in an endurance series in Japan.

Overall length / width / height	4,794/1,985/1,094mm
Wheelbase	2,671mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,602/1,553mm
Curb weight	Over 850kg
Engine	VG30T (V6, DOHC), 2,966cc
EngineMax. power	Over 500kW (680PS)/8,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,500rpm
Transmission	March 85T
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	Lockheed 14in. 4-pod (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	300/45R16 (13Jx16)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/45R16 (15Jx16)
Model number	R86V

A distinguishing feature of the R88C was that it was powered by a new engine, the VRH30, developed for racing at Le Mans. Driven by #24 YHP’s No.1 driver, Masahiro Hasemi, it took part in the 1988 and 1989 JSPC races (up to the 2nd round in 1989). In the 1988 season, it came in 3rd in the 1st round (Fuji) and 5th round (Suzuka). In 1989, it was 3rd in the 2nd round (Fuji) and 4th in the World Sports Prototype Championship (WSPC) 1st round (Suzuka).

Overall length / width / height 4,780/1,990/965mm Wheelbase 2,800mm Tread (front/rear) 1,600/1,550mm Curb weight Over 850kg Engine VRH30T (V8, DOHC), 2,966cc EngineMax. power Over 551kW (750PS)/8,000rpm EngineMax. torque Over 735Nm (75.0kgm)/5,500rpm Transmission March 87T (5-speed) Suspension Double wishbone (front & rear) Brakes AP 14in. 4-pod (front & rear) Tires(wheels)(front) 320/30R17 (13×17) Tires(wheels)(rear) 350/40R19 (14×19) Model number R88C

The Group C races, which started in 1983, evolved into the All Japan Championships from 1990. Nissan chalked up three consecutive wins in this series, and the first of those was achieved by this machine (Masahiro Hasemi and A. Olofsson). The chassis of the R90C was a British Lola, but about 70% of the parts were made by Nissan and NISMO.

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. 4-pod (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	325/630-17 (13Jx17)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/750-19* (15Jx19)
Model number	R90C

With the R89C, the March Engineering chassis was replaced by a Lola Cars International chassis, and the VRH30 engine with the larger VRH35. Other major features of this machine are the beautiful Nissan cowl design and full telemetry system. It debuted for Calsonic in the 3rd round (Fuji), driven by K. Hoshino and Toshio Suzuki, though it was forced to retire. It came in 8th in the 5th round (Fuji).

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35 (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. ventilated (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	275/625-17DL* (13Jx17)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	330/700-17DL* (15Jx17)
Model number	R89C

The R90C was developed jointly with the Lola Cars International company, but the R91C was 100% manufactured by Nissan. The “CP” refers to JSPC specifications, while “CK” means WSPC specifications; a difference can be seen in the shape of the rear spoiler. The yellow No.27 car is an R90CK from the UK (NME)*. Following Nissan’s decision to pull out of world championship racing, this machine (Nakatani, Volker Weidler) took part in the JSPC as the “From-A R91CK Nissan”.
*NME: Nissan Motorsports Europe

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
EngineTurbocharger	IHI twin turbo
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. ventilated (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	320/30R18 (13Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/40R19* (15Jx19)
Model number	R90C

There were 2 types of R90 – the R90C made at Oppama, and the R90CK made by NME (NISMO Europe) – differing in cowl and rear spoiler design. The R90CK was entered in WSPC including Le Mans, in 1990 and 1991; it also took part in US endurance races. The machine shown was entered by the US-based NPTI* Team in the 1991 Daytona 24 Hours.
*NPTI: Nissan Performance Technology Incorporated

Overall length / width / height	4,780/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35T (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. ventilated (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	25.5/12.0-17 GY (13Jx17)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	28.5/14.5-18 GY (15Jx18)
Model number	R90C

Developed jointly with the Lola Cars International company, the R90C car was the fruit of global strategic planning. It incorporated significant advances, such as a newly designed monocoque body offering greater rigidity. The R90CK made by NME took part in international endurance championships, such as Le Mans, and also the IMSA series in USA. This machine was entered by the US-based NPTI Team in the 1992 Daytona 24 Hours (GTP class).

Overall length / width / height	4,780/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 910kg
Engine	VRH30Z (V8, DOHC), 2,996cc
EngineMax. power	Over 500kW (680PS)/7,200rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,400rpm
Transmission	VGC (6-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. ventilated (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	25.5/12.0-17 GY (13Jx17)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	28.5/14.5-18 GY (15Jx18)
Model number	R90C

This silver No.61 car was driven by Hideki Okada and T. Danielsson of Team Take One. Badged as “Kokuyo, Take One, Nissan”, it raced alongside other Group C cars in the All Japan Championship of 1992, the final year it was held. In the Fuji 1000km race, the car’s second race since its debut, it succeeded in coming in 2nd. This machine was fitted with Dunlop tires because of sponsorship requirements.

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,795mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
EngineTurbocharger	HI twin turbo
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. ventilated (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	305/650R17 (13Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/740R18 (15Jx19)

Nissan started making Group C cars in 1985. At first a Nissan engine would be mounted in a foreign-made chassis (March Engineering or Lola Cars International), and entered in the WEC (World Endurance Championship) and Japan’s own endurance series. The R91CP, however, was entirely Nissan-made, and – driven by Masahiro Hasemi, K. Hoshino, and Toshio Suzuki – it captured the title in the 1992 Daytona 24 Hours, the first time that a Japanese team or Japanese car had done so.

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,795mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 930kg
Engine	VRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,496cc
EngineMax. power	Over 500kW (680PS)/7,200rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,200rpm
EngineTurbocharger	IHI twin turbo
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. carbon (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	25.5×12.0×17 (13Jx17)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	28.5×14.5×18 (15Jx18)

Having raced the Skyline GT-R in 1995 and 1996, Nissan (NISMO) decided to enter a newly developed GT car in 1997. In that year, following a closely fought contest with Porsche and McLaren, the No.23 car (K. Hoshino, E. Comas, Masahiko Kageyama) came in 12th overall, 5th in class. The R390 name was derived from the previous R380 GP machine.

Overall length / width / height	4,580/2,000/1,090mm
Wheelbase	2,720mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,730/1,670mm
Curb weight	1,000kg
Engine	VRH35L (V8, DOHC), 3,495cc
EngineMax. power	Over 478kW (650PS)/7,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,000rpm
EngineTurbocharger	IHI twin turbo
Transmission	X-TRAC 6-speed
Brakes	AP 14in. 6-pod (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	245/40ZR18 (11Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	295/35ZR18 (13Jx18)
Model number	R390

In the 1990 All Japan Sports Prototype Championship (JSPC), Nissan won both the Constructor’s and Driver’s Championships. In fact, Nissan won 3 years in a row up to 1992. The Hasemi & Oloffson team, which won the Driver’s title, returned in 1991 sporting the No.1 champion car number. Thanks to its reinforced carbon monocoque construction and improved aerodynamics, the R91CP was even easier to drive.

Overall length / width / height	4,800/1,990/1,100mm
Wheelbase	2,794mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	YRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,486cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	Ventilated disc (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	320/30R17 (13Jx17) BS
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/40R19 (15Jx19) BS
Model number	R90CP

A total of five R90CP/CK cars took part in the 1990 Le Mans race, entered by teams from Japan, the US, and Britain. The NPTI team, which contested the US IMSA Series, ran a pair of R90CKs. When the results were in, No.83 had come in 4th in the qualifier but retired in the final race, while No.84 (B. Earl, M. Roe, S. Millen) was 25th in the qualifier and 17th in the main event.

Wheelbase	2,749mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,600/1,560mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH35Z (V8, DOHC), 3,486cc
EngineMax. power	Over 588kW (800PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 784Nm (80.0kgm)/5,600rpm
Transmission	VGC (5-speed)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	14in. 4-pod (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	25.5×12.0×17* (13.5Jx17)
Tires(wheels) (rear)	28.5×14.5×18* (15Jx18)
Model number	R90C

From 1999, as the result of a change in the Le Mans regulations governing vehicles, the prototypes had a better chance than GT cars of coming in 1st overall.

Nissan entered a pair of R391 machines in the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans race, but car No. 22 crashed in the previous day’s qualifier, and car No. 23 retired after seven hours. However, in November that year, car No. 23 (M. Krumm, E. Comas, S. Motoyama) vindicated the R391, wining a brilliant victory in the Le Mans-Fuji 1000km race held in Japan.

Overall length / width / height	4,650/2,000/695mm
Wheelbase	2,750mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,660/1,610mm
Curb weight	Over 900kg
Engine	VRH50A (V8, DOHC), 4,997cc
EngineMax. power	Over 441kW (600PS)
Transmission	NPTI 6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	6-pod carbon (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	325/30R18 (13Jx18) BS
Tires(wheels)(rear)	375/30R18 (14.5Jx18) BS
Model number	R391

With a change in vehicle regulations, turbochargers were banned from Group C cars from 1993 onwards. In response, Nissan developed a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter engine, mounting it in the NP35 (JSPC specifications) and P35 (US IMSA specifications). However, with the cancellation of the World Championship, Nissan suspended its racing activities and this NP35 only made one appearance in the All Japan Championship.

Overall length / width / height	4,795/1,990/1,080mm
Wheelbase	2,870mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,640/1,580mm
Curb weight	Over 750kg
Engine	VRT35 (V12, DOHC), 3,499cc
EngineMax. power	Over 463kW (630PS)/11,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 392Nm (40.0kgm)/9,200rpm
Transmission	NPTI 6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	4-pod carbon (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	320/30R18 (13.0×18) BS
Tires(wheels)(rear)	350/40R18 (14.5×18) BS
Model number	NP35

NISMO’s “Le Mans challenge” continued for two years, 1995-96, but it is difficult to win at Le Mans with a production car like the Skyline. So from 1997 to 1999 Nissan took up the challenge using a purpose-built GT car.

It was an authentic GT car created by Nissan for the sole purpose of winning at Le Mans. In its debut race in 1997, it came in 12th overall (Hoshino, Comas, Kageyama), but in 1998 every car made the top ten in overall rankings: No.32 (Hoshino, A. Suzuki, Kageyama) in 3rd, No.30 (Krumm) in 5th, No.31 (Comas) in 6th, and No.33 (Kurosawa) in 10th position.

In 1998, in its second attempt at Le Mans, the R390 GT1 was represented by a total of 4 entries: No.30 (Clarion), No. 31 (UNISIA JECS), No. 32 (Calsonic), and No.33 (JOMO). Its proved to be a difficult race, with only 23 cars completing the course, but all the Nissans made the top-ten ranking, with car No.32 (Hoshino, A. Suzuki, Kageyama) coming in 3rd overall, thus demonstrating the machine’s reliability, and securing Nissan’s best finish overall in this event.

Overall length / width / height	4,720/2,000/1,090mm
Wheelbase	2,720mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,710/1,640mm
Curb weight	Over 1,000kg
Engine	VRH35L (V8, DOHC), 3,495cc
EngineMax. power	Over 478kW (650PS)/6,800rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 706Nm (72.0kgm)/4,400rpm
Transmission	6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	AP 6-pod carbon (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	280/35R18 (11Jx18)
Tires(wheels) (rear)	335/40R18 (13Jx18)
Model number	R390

The R390 GT1 was the works machine raced by Nissan, returning to Le Man after an absence of seven years. It faced disappointment in 1997, when the best result was 12th overall (Hoshino, Comas, Kageyama). But in 1998, every Nissan made the top ten in overall rankings: No.32 (Hoshino, A. Suzuki, Kageyama) in 3rd, No.30 (Krumm) in 5th, No.31 (Comas) in 6th, and No.33 (Motoyama) in 10th position.

Overall length / width / height	4,720/2,000/1,090mm
Wheelbase	2,720mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,710/1,640mm
Curb weight	Over 1,000kg
Engine	VRH35L (V8, DOHC), 3,495cc
EngineMax. power	Over 478kW (650PS)/6,800rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 706Nm (72.0kgm)/4,400rpm
EngineTurbocharger	IHI twin turbo (x2)
Transmission	6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	AP 6-pod carbon (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	280/35R18 (11Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	335/40R18 (13Jx18)
Model number	R390

Of the machines entered in the GT class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, at least one must be based on a vehicle that can be driven on public roads. Therefore this road car was created in order to obtain official type-approval for the R390 GT1 as a “GT car”. It was never marketed, but it was rumored to be worth 100 million yen if it had been put on sale.

Overall length / width / height	4,720/2,000/1,140mm
Wheelbase	2,720mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,730/1,670mm
Curb weight	Over 1,000kg
Engine	VRH35L (V8, DOHC), 3,495cc
EngineMax. power	Over 257kW (350PS)/5,200rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 490Nm (50.0kgm)/4,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	AP 14in. ventilated disc (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	245/40ZR18 (8.0Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	295/35ZR19 (10.5Jx19)
Model number	R390

Following on from NISMO, which raced the Skyline at Le Mans, Nissan developed a true racing car, the R390, and entered it in1997. That year it raced three cars; two retired, but car No.23 (K. Hoshino, E. Comas, Masahiko Kageyama) came in 12th. The No.21 car team included M. Brundle, J. Müller, and W. Taylor.

Overall length / width / height	4,580/2,000/1,090mm
Wheelbase	2,720mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,730/1,670mm
Curb weight	1,000kg
Engine	VRH35L (V8, DOHC), 3,495cc
EngineMax. power	Over 478kW (650PS)/7,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed (sequential)
Suspension	Wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes	AP 14in. (front & rear)
Tires(wheels)(front)	245/40ZR18 (11Jx18)
Tires(wheels)(rear)	295/35ZR18 (13Jx18)
Model number	R390

At the 14th East African Safari Rally held in 1966, this vehicle was the first Japanese car to win in its class (under 1,300cc). The second-generation Bluebird (Datsun 410) was launched in September 1963. In March of the following year, the 1200SS (Sports Sedan) – featuring a 62PS engine with SU carburetor and dual exhaust pipes – was launched. This evolved into the 1300SS in May 1965.

Overall length / width / height	3,995/1,490/1,470mm
Wheelbase	2,380mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,206/1,198mm
Curb weight	900kg
Engine	J (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,299cc
EngineMax. power	59kW (80PS)/6,400rpm
EngineMax. torque	108Nm (11.0kgm)/4,400rpm
Suspension(front)	Double wishbone
Suspension(rear)	Leaf rigid
Brakes	Drum (front & rear)
Tires (Dunlop SP44)	5.60-13-4PR
Model Number	P411

This machine was the overall winner of the 18th African Safari Rally in 1970. In the eighth year after its debut entry, it also was both class and team category champion. The debut of the third-generation Bluebird (510) was in August 1967. The 17th Safari Rally in 1969 served as the setting for the movie “5000km to the Glory”, starring Yujiro Ishihara.

Overall length / width / height	4,070/1,660/1,405mm
Wheelbase	2,420mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,330/1,330mm
Curb weight	965kg
Engine	L16 (4-cyl. in line, OHC), 1,595cc
EngineMax. power	96kW (130PS)/6,800rpm
EngineMax. torque	152Nm (15.5kgm)/4,800rpm
EngineCarburetors	Solex 44PHH (x2)
Brakes (front, rear)	Disc, LT drum
Suspension(front)	McPherson strut
Suspension(rear)	Semi trailing-arm
Tires (Dunlop SP44)	185/70SR13
Model Number	P510