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