FIA WEC: Major Changes to GT-R LM NISMO at COTA Test

The future of Nissan’s unique GT-R LM Nismo racer has been put into doubt after a dismal finish in the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans.

It is reported that the Japanese manufacturer will decide on whether or not to continue with the two-year planned program of the current GT-R LM Nismo.

At Le Mans, all three of Nissan’s LMP1 cars were significantly slower than their rivals and encountered a number of mechanical and reliability gremlins.

One of the FWD Nissans finished in 40th position, but while classified as the last vehicle running, the auto had not completed 70 percent of the race distance to be declared a finisher.

“Nissan has always been associated with innovation”.

A Nissan spokesperson did tell Sportscar365 that it’s “business as normal” for the LMP1 team, with its US-based operation preparing for a test at the Circuit of the Americas from July 27 to 28.

While nothing is official, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn previously hinted at the idea as he stated “We made an attempt that did not prove fruitful”.

Amongst the changes are a new high-downforce kit, suspension and braking system. It was unable to drive over the kerbs and the brakes were designed to be used with the hybrid system that was never switched on. Bowlby is convinced that his left-field design will work eventually, and his team is committed towards achieving their lofty benchmarks in due time.