2015 LeMans

Zoren 370 · 06-17-2015, 11:57 PM

Nissan never said they expected to win its all maketing strategy though not in a very impressive way but it got everybody's attention even Porsche.
I think that was the whole point of this project.

I liked the write up "Nissan is trolling Lemans"😄

m4a1mustang · 06-18-2015, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

MC said that next year the car will have all wheel drive and the hybrid set-up. This year was a trial of some kind.

A publicly trial.

carlitos_370z · 06-18-2015, 06:53 AM

I think is a very very expensive marketing hahahaa!!! but at least Nissan Nismo have the balls to make something different and I hope to see them next year with something more competitive

osbornsm · 06-18-2015, 07:27 AM

It was my understanding that the front drive was only electric motors, and the rears were powered by the motor?

But then again... i've been wrong before.

Robert Yuras · 06-18-2015, 11:04 AM

They should now attempt the front wheel drive concept again, but using the flying wing chassis, but run the thing backwards with the big end of the wing sticking out front. Let's get some damn good coverage for Nissan!

GSS138 · 06-18-2015, 11:41 PM

I can respect the fact that they are competing in LMP1-even if it was a total disaster.

I somewhat disagree that LMP1 is all about winning, it's a part of LMP1, but I don't think anyone competes in LMP1"because they know they are going to win".

The car Nissan produced for LMP1 was a joke. Let's hope they learned something, and then fix the oil cooler on the Z. :P

Robert Yuras · 06-19-2015, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

I can respect the fact that they are competing in LMP1-even if it was a total disaster.

I somewhat disagree that LMP1 is all about winning, it's a part of LMP1, but I don't think anyone competes in LMP1"because they know they are going to win".

The car Nissan produced for LMP1 was a joke. Let's hope they learned something, and then fix the oil cooler on the Z. :P

I can deal with the oil cooler - but the fuel pump - come on, really?

dkmura · 06-20-2015, 10:10 AM

The Nissan LMP-1 GT-R was always intended to be a FWD car (with an aero package to match) using an energy recovery system to power the rear tires off the corners. It was a bold statement for trying something different in racing, but ultimately unsuccessful. Is that enough to justify a multi-million dollar investment? Only time will tell.

Given additional R&D, this car could close the speed differential to Audi, Porsche and Toyota, but there are no guarantees. I'll be watching with interest to see if Nissan makes the commitment to continue the LMP-1 effort into the future.

06-17-2015, 11:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Nissan never said they expected to win its all maketing strategy though not in a very impressive way but it got everybody's attention even Porsche. I think that was the whole point of this project. I liked the write up "Nissan is trolling Lemans"😄 carlitos_370z likes this.

06-18-2015, 07:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	It was my understanding that the front drive was only electric motors, and the rears were powered by the motor? But then again... i've been wrong before. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
Robert Yuras Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 99 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 10	They should now attempt the front wheel drive concept again, but using the flying wing chassis, but run the thing backwards with the big end of the wing sticking out front. Let's get some damn good coverage for Nissan! GSS138 and carlitos_370z like this.

06-18-2015, 11:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I can respect the fact that they are competing in LMP1-even if it was a total disaster. I somewhat disagree that LMP1 is all about winning, it's a part of LMP1, but I don't think anyone competes in LMP1"because they know they are going to win". The car Nissan produced for LMP1 was a joke. Let's hope they learned something, and then fix the oil cooler on the Z. :P carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

06-20-2015, 10:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
dkmura Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 108 Drives: SCCA T1/3 and GT3 Z Rep Power: 16	The Nissan LMP-1 GT-R was always intended to be a FWD car (with an aero package to match) using an energy recovery system to power the rear tires off the corners. It was a bold statement for trying something different in racing, but ultimately unsuccessful. Is that enough to justify a multi-million dollar investment? Only time will tell. Given additional R&D, this car could close the speed differential to Audi, Porsche and Toyota, but there are no guarantees. I'll be watching with interest to see if Nissan makes the commitment to continue the LMP-1 effort into the future. sig11 and carlitos_370z like this.

06-18-2015, 06:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	I think is a very very expensive marketing hahahaa!!! but at least Nissan Nismo have the balls to make something different and I hope to see them next year with something more competitive

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