Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Racecar Debuts at Chicago Show

Nissan is showing off its wild GT-R LM NISMO racecar at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

This mean-looking vehicle will compete in the top class at Le Mans this summer. Breaking with convention, this LM P1 machine’s engine is actually mounted up front and surprisingly it’s  front-wheel drive.

Power is provided by a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo gasoline V6. It’s rumored to deliver in excess of 1,250 hp. But in addition to this healthy figure the car also has energy-recuperating technology, something that should make it even faster.

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The GT-R LM NISMO is a big deal for Nissan. The Japanese manufacturer hasn’t competed in the top class at Le Mans for 16 years. Supposedly this car is the pinnacle of their racing technology and it will be interesting to see how well it performs at this world-famous motorsports event.

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