Nissan to enter V8SC in 2013

[Krankin]

Yeah, same old story......

I suspect some one eyed collingwood fans.

 

[KraftyPg]

Well Kelly Bros racing as the team of black and white colours so you might be on to something.

 

[snoopy]

its not just a change. its what alot of the fans have requersted to bring back the group a, c and n race cars. maybe nissan was the first to jump in and start to craze all over again. still gunna be lots of fun to watch how the new team go with it.

 

[Krankin]

its what alot of the fans have requersted to bring back the group a, c and n race cars.

Which lots of fans??

 

[KraftyPg]

Might be those Collingwood supporters again Krankin.

 

[Krankin]

Hmmmm...I suspect

 

[tagMan]

Bathurst camp sites sold out this year in 33 minutes 6000 sites gooooone.
So a lot of interest still.
Maybe going to the last great race before COTF

 

[Jason]

Nissan Australia's latest Facebook update:

 

[Jason]

VK56DE

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f....193729100663283.37227.182477428455117&type=3

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f....193729100663283.37227.182477428455117&type=3

 

[Bvandermaat]

Odd that they would use the DE and not the VD.

 

[gunning1987]

Do i see correctly that its a quad over-head cam?

 

[Bvandermaat]

Apparently it is DOHC with 4 Valves per Cylinder. But by the looks of that it might be DOHC for each side of the V. The race specs for the VK56DE are 600HP and 500NM. Not bad...

 

[gunning1987]

time to back teams that will be racing nissan again

 

[nathand22]

The same engine but a basic version will be in the new pootrol....

 

[Jason]

Extract from Wikipedia:

VK56DE

Nissan VK56DE engine.

The VK56DE is a 5.6 L (5552 cc) version built in Decherd, TN. Bore is 98 mm (3.9 in) and stroke is 92 mm (3.6 in). Output is 317 hp - 320 hp (227 kW) at 4900 rpm with 385 to 393 lb·ft (522-533 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm. It has aluminum-alloy block and heads and low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons. The valvetrain is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design with a continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on the intake valves. It also has 4 valves per cylinder with micro-finished camshafts and ductile iron cylinder liners for increased durability.

Motorsport

Nismo also uses the VK56DE for FIA GT1 racing. In race trim, it produces 600 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.[5]

Applications:
2004–present Nissan Armada, 317 hp (236 kW) and 385 lb·ft (522 N·m)
2004–present Nissan Titan, 317 hp (236 kW) and 385 lb·ft (522 N·m)
2004–2010 Infiniti QX56, 320 hp (240 kW) and 393 lb·ft (533 N·m)
2010–present Nissan Patrol, 320 hp (240 kW) and 393 lb·ft (533 N·m)
2008–present Nissan Pathfinder, 310 hp (230 kW) and 388 lb·ft (526 N·m)
2009–present Nissan GT-R GT1, 600 hp (450 kW) and 479 lb·ft (649 N·m)

Notes:
The Titan, Armada, and Pathfinder power figures are for regular 87 octane fuel. The 320 hp (240 kW) Infiniti QX56 is tuned more for premium (91+ octane) fuel.
Some VK56DE powered vehicles are E85 capable.

 

[nathand22]

Just saw this on face book on the nissan page, the photo didnt work but here is the speall anyway

Nissan Australia
Spectacular Nissan Motorsport VK56DE unveiled at team headquarters just now. Nissan will be the only manufacturer to use production engine in the V8 Supercar Championship. NISMO is working closely with Kelly Racing engine department. The VK56 engine will also power the new Nissan Patrol.

 

[Passage GT]

engine will be sleeved and slightly destroked to fit the 5L regulations, i'm surprised they're letting them use a high tech engine against the old pushrod 8s though, all alloy too so a weight advantage up front, i'm sure there'll be a lot of interesting rules put in for parity.

 

[Krankin]

time to back teams that will be racing nissan again

Ummm...NO.

 

[Old.Tony]

... i'm sure there'll be a lot of interesting rules put in for parity.

For starters, "All cars must be equipped with a handbrake welded in the "On" position and must also have no less than TWO parachutes deployed behind the vehicle at all times. Drivers may deploy a third parachute if they feel they're getting TOO much advantage."

Anyone know how realistic the vehicle comparisons are in Gran Turismo?

 

[Dave]

Use do know that Nissan make the VK50DD aswell.