Nissan R87E
| Nissan R87E | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1987 |
| Designer | Gordon Coppuck |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | race car |
| Layout | rear drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Nissan VEJ30, 4 stroke, petrol Twin-Turbocharged DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmission | March 87T 5-Speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,780 mm (188.2 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 965 mm (38.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan R86V |
| Successor | Nissan R88C |
The Nissan R87E was developed as a replacement to the R86V and featured a newly designed twin-turbo V8 engine dubbed the VEJ30 to compete in the 1987 Group C class.