Nissan LMP1 2015!!

Discussion in 'Real Racing Discussion' started by B. Gant, Feb 2, 2015.

  1. B. Gant

    B. Gant Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2011
    Messages:
    140
    Likes Received:
    20
    What do you guys think?

    Twin Turbo V6
    Front Engine
    Front Wheel Drive


    Cannot wait to see how it performs....I was nodding my heading until i got to front wheel drive. lol. Thats different!! WEC is getting better each year. All 4 P1 Teams have different way they try to win races. engine design/battery/capacitor etc etc.........As Manufacturers buy in, i hope schedule grows. There should be at least 12 enduro's on calendar..... Enjoyed watching 2014 races...Silverstone cant come soon enough.


    [​IMG]
     
  2. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7
    I'm sooo excited!

    Quote from a nissan PR guy
    [MENTION=1]Tim Wheatley[/MENTION] Sounds like a good licence to go after, you guys should have no trouble getting data :D
     
  3. albim75

    albim75 Registered

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2012
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    2
    It could be a killer app for Rfactor 2
     
  4. Spinelli

    Spinelli Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2012
    Messages:
    5,290
    Likes Received:
    32
    I'm very interested in their reasons for front wheel drive. Just to prove it can be done? Or something more technical?
     
  5. Don Fryman

    Don Fryman Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2011
    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    7
  6. MikeeCZ

    MikeeCZ Registered

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2012
    Messages:
    1,544
    Likes Received:
    180
    FWD? wtf?
     
  7. B. Gant

    B. Gant Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2011
    Messages:
    140
    Likes Received:
    20
    lmao. i said the same thing.

    also read they only can hire short drivers because the kers system is right below the cockpit. Sounds like they got idea how it all will work. Paul Ricard test cant come soon enough. (march 25-27)

    this is how series grow....with manufacturer support. WEC is heading in right direction.
     
  8. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7
  9. hexagramme

    hexagramme Registered

    Joined:
    May 25, 2013
    Messages:
    4,245
    Likes Received:
    194
    Any mind blowing surprises incoming, I wonder..? :p
     
  10. Chefmark

    Chefmark Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2013
    Messages:
    94
    Likes Received:
    0
    It's still a Nissan.........
     
  11. Chris Lesperance

    Chris Lesperance Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Messages:
    1,295
    Likes Received:
    2,061

    I thought, I'm still trying to find the article on it, but I thought ISI resigned the Nissan license. Not sure if this car would be part of that or not. The statement came when one of the Nissan updates were released. There are a few other Nissans that are on their way, eventually, hopefully the LMP1 will take priority as we need a prototype in rF2 :)

    http://www.virtualr.net/rfactor-2-first-nissan-gt500-gt-r-preview
     
  12. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7
    With Tim mentioning a 2015 f1 rules car the things they are adding to the engine should allow a current lmp1 car as well. Fingers crossed. :)
     
  13. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7


    Man I love how open nissan is being, Helmet cam @ Palm beach

    280kph in 4th would mean this is using lemans gearing?

    Also boy those flames look sexy :D
     
  14. smbrm

    smbrm Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2010
    Messages:
    440
    Likes Received:
    50
    The ic engine drives the front wheels, the hybrid electric motors drive all the wheels, so it's really 4wd!
     
  15. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7
    Actually at the moment there is no driveshaft going to the back, just the provisions to have one. They will only run the power to the back if they need to. A pure FWD would be more efficient and I guess they'll try and make that work before falling back to AWD
     
  16. rhamm

    rhamm Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2010
    Messages:
    290
    Likes Received:
    22
    I just want to see ISI model the flames coming out of the hood.
     
  17. R Soul

    R Soul Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2010
    Messages:
    125
    Likes Received:
    41
    On another forum someone suggested that with the engine only powering the front wheels, there's no need for a driveashaft and differential at the back, which leaves a lot of space underneath for a venturi tunnel. Look how much space there is since the electric real motors can fit in the sides:
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Adrian

    Adrian Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    7
    No electric motors on this car :) purely mechanical

    In a state of undress
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Also I knocked up a quick physics prototype in DevMode. It seems to behave ok, drives like a car should :D
     
  19. MikeeCZ

    MikeeCZ Registered

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2012
    Messages:
    1,544
    Likes Received:
    180
    i love how nissan always comes with something new and there are many reasons why it might work
     
  20. Spinelli

    Spinelli Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2012
    Messages:
    5,290
    Likes Received:
    32
    WOW!!!
     

Share This Page