Nissan Skyline RS Silhouette Formula
_front-left.jpg) Skyline RS Silhouette Formula in 1984 configuration | |||||
| Category | Group 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | |||||
| Production | 1982 | ||||
| Successor | Nissan Skyline Turbo C | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Chassis | Steel tubular space frame | ||||
| Length | 5,065 mm (199.4 in) | ||||
| Width | 1,980 mm (78 in) | ||||
| Height | 1,239 mm (48.8 in) | ||||
| Axle track | 1,487 mm (58.5 in) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm (103.0 in) | ||||
| Engine | Nissan LZ20BT 2,083 cc (127 cu in) I4, twin Garrett T05B turbochargers, longitudinally front-mounted | ||||
| Torque | 55 kg⋅m (539 N⋅m; 398 lb⋅ft) @ 6,400 rpm | ||||
| Transmission | Doug Nash 5-speed manual | ||||
| Power | 570 PS (562 hp; 419 kW) @ 7,600 rpm | ||||
| Weight | 1,005 kg (2,216 lb) | ||||
| Brakes | AP Lockheed 4-piston calipers | ||||
| Tyres | Dunlop 270/590-16 (front), 350/700-19 (rear) SSR Formula Mesh wheels | ||||
| Clutch | Borg & Beck triple plate | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Notable entrants | Hasemi Motor Sport | ||||
| Notable drivers | |||||
| Debut | 1982 Super Silhouette Round 2 | ||||
| First win | 1982 RRC Fuji Championship Super Silhouette Race | ||||
| Last win | 1984 Super Silhouette Super Cup | ||||
| Last season | 1984 Super Silhouette | ||||
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The Nissan Skyline RS Silhouette Formula is a silhouette racing car designed and built by Nissan.[1]
Design
[edit]As with other silhouette cars, the Skyline RS Silhouette Formula shares design elements with the road-going R30 Skyline RS, but its engineering differs radically. Designed for Group 5 regulations,[1] it combines a space frame built by Nova Engineering with Mooncraft bodywork and a turbocharged Nissan LZ20BT inline-four engine capable of approximately 570 PS (560 hp; 420 kW)[2] and 55 kg⋅m (540 N⋅m; 400 lb⋅ft).
In 1983, the car received a minor styling update to go with the facelifted R30 Skyline.
Competition history
[edit]Racing in the Fuji Super Silhouette Series, the Skyline RS Silhouette Formula scored 2 wins in 1982 and 5 wins in 1983 with Masahiro Hasemi behind the wheel.[1][2] The car also competed in the 1982 Kyalami 9 Hours.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Nissan | Heritage Collection | Skyline Super Silhouette". Nissan Motor Corporation Global Website. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ a b Carbonare, Dino Dalle (December 17, 2010). "Car Spotlight>> Hasemi Skyline Super Silhouette". Speedhunters. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
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