Nissan will power the DeltaWing at Le Mans

The Japanese manufacturer plans to integrate a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine with 4 cylinders with direct injection into the DeltaWing. This rather unusual car displays rather special figures since it weighs half of a conventional car and generates only half the aerodynamic downforce of its rivals. With 300 horsepower, it should be able to set times placing it between LM P1 and LM P2. “ As regulations become more and more demanding, racing cars end up all looking the same and technology moves further and further away from that of production cars. Nissan DeltaWing hopes to change things and it was a logical choice to be associated with this project. But this is only the beginning, because as we move forward, we will be able to contribute our ideas said Ady Palmer, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The car was designed by designer Ben Bowlby. “ Nissan provided us with a top-notch engine. A truly spectacular piecehe said. We now have the engine of our dreams, with the right weight and power. » This project also saw the light of day in association with Don Panoz, Duncan Dayton (boss of Highcroft, who will enter the car in Sarthe) and Dan Gurney. All competition organizations based in the United States. In terms of drivers, Marino Franchitti and Michael Krumm will be responsible for taking the wheel. The DeltaWing will make its first public outing on Thursday March 15 in Sebring for an event organized by Michelin, one of its partners. This first outing will take place just before the launch of the season. WEC, which will take place this Saturday March 17 with the 60th edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring.