GT5 Transcripts/Nissan R89C Race Car '89

Although Nissan had been entering Group C races since 1983, it didn't produce positive results until 1989, when the company completely overhauled its framework. A new twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter V8 was built (VRH35), and a new chassis was developed by Lola. The result was the R89C. 
What made the R89C special was that its engine and transmission were directly linked to the monocoque, a common practice in a Formula car, but not usually seen in a 900 kg endurance race car. Nissan sent the car to Europe for the WSPC (World Sports Prototype Car Championship) and also entered the JSPC (Japan Sports Prototype Car Championship). The VRH35, combining both power and fuel economy, had an official output of 900 PS, but when the boost was raised for qualifying, it was said to have pumped out as much as 1200 PS.
The R89C was quick, and kept place with Group C powerhouses. Porsche and Mercedes Benz. But because Nissan joined the series in mid-season, the race team struggled with set up, and, the best finish the R89C attained in both the JSPC and the WSPC was 3rd place. Three cars took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year, and although they ran at the top of the pack in the first part of the race, all three cars retired without finishing. But the car came back with a fury the following year, dominating the JSPC.
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