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{{Infobox automobile
{{More footnotes|date=October 2018}}{{Infobox automobile
|name=Nissan R382
| name = Nissan R382
|image=R382 02 NF2006.JPG
| image = NISSAN R382.(1969) (8563989389).jpg
|manufacturer=[[Nissan]]
| manufacturer = [[Nissan]]
|production=1969
| production = 1969
|predecessor=[[Nissan R381]]
| predecessor = [[Nissan R381]]
|successor=[[Nissan R383]]
| successor = [[Nissan R383]]
|class=[[Group 7 (racing)|Group 7]] [[race car]]
| class = [[Group 7 (racing)|Group 7]] [[race car]]
|layout=[[MR layout]]
| layout = [[MR layout]]
| engine = 6.0L GRX-3 V12, 600 hp @ 7200 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/HERITAGE/Nissan_R382.html|title = Nissan &#124; Heritage Collection &#124; Nissan R382}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/s28944/nissan-r382.aspx|title=1969 Nissan R382 technical and mechanical specifications}}</ref>
|engine=6.0L GRX-3 V12, 600 hp
| designer = [[Shinichiro Sakurai]]
| designer = [[Shinichiro Sakurai]]
}}
}}
The '''Nissan R382''' was a [[racing car]] built in 1969 by [[Nissan Motors]] for competition in the [[Japanese Grand Prix]]. Built to the [[Group 7 (racing)|Group 7]] motorsports formula, the car featured Nissan's first [[V12 engine]]. It was a replacement for the [[Nissan R381]] from the previous year.
The '''Nissan R382''' was a [[racing car]] built in 1969 by [[Nissan Motors]] for competition in the [[Japanese Grand Prix]]. Built to the [[Group 7 (racing)|Group 7]] motorsports formula, the car featured Nissan's first [[V12 engine]]. It was a replacement for the [[Nissan R381]] from the previous year.


==Development==
==Development==
Although the previous R381 had shown its potential in terms of aerodynamics and reliability, the car had been unable to use the planned 600&nbsp;hp 5954cc [[V12 engine]] that [[Prince Motor Company|Prince]] was building for Nissan. With the V12 completed soon after the R381 won the Japanese Grand Prix, Nissan turned instead to developing an all-new car to house the V12 engine, now named GRX-3.
Although the previous R381 had shown its potential in terms of aerodynamics and reliability, the car had been unable to use the planned 600&nbsp;hp 5954 cc [[V12 engine]] that [[Prince Motor Company|Prince]] was building for Nissan. With the V12 completed soon after the R381 won the Japanese Grand Prix, Nissan turned instead to developing an all-new car to house the V12 engine, now named GRX-3.


[[File:Nissan GRX-II engine left Nissan Engine Museum.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A GRX-II V12 engine]]
[[File:Nissan GRX-II engine left Nissan Engine Museum.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A GRX-II V12 engine]]
[[File:R382 02 NF2006.JPG|thumb|R382 on track]]

The bodywork of the new open-cockpit R382 was scratch built, sharing nothing with the R381. A wide rectangular front end replaced the rounded front of the R381, while the adjustable rear wings were eliminated due to their being outlawed by the [[FIA]]. Instead, a wing was designed into the bodywork of the tail, forming the rear fenders. Instead of allowing air freely through the bottom of the rear wing, a radiator was placed in the opening in order to better cool the new V12 engine. A large intake was also placed on top of the engine in order to better feed air to the motor.
The bodywork of the new open-cockpit R382 was scratch built, sharing nothing with the R381. A wide rectangular front end replaced the rounded front of the R381, while the adjustable rear wings were eliminated due to their being outlawed by the [[FIA]]. Instead, a wing was designed into the bodywork of the tail, forming the rear fenders. Instead of allowing air freely through the bottom of the rear wing, a radiator was placed in the opening in order to better cool the new V12 engine. A large intake was also placed on top of the engine in order to better feed air to the motor.


==Racing history==
==Racing history==
For the 1969 [[Japanese Grand Prix]], [[Nissan]] was facing more competition than ever before. The [[Porsche]] factory decided to bring one of their new [[Porsche 917|917K]]s to the event with [[Jo Siffert]] and [[David Piper]]. Various other [[Porsche]]s were also part of the field. [[Toyota]] had been continuing in development of their [[Toyota 7|7]], while [[Isuzu]] entered for the first time with their R7-[[Chevrolet]]s.
For the 1969 [[Japanese Grand Prix]], [[Nissan]] was facing more competition than ever before. The [[Porsche]] factory decided to bring one of their new [[Porsche 917|917]]s to the event with [[Jo Siffert]] and [[David Piper (racing driver)|David Piper]]. Various other [[Porsche]]s were also part of the field. [[Toyota]] had been continuing in development of their [[Toyota 7|7]], while [[Isuzu]] entered for the first time with their R7-[[Chevrolet]]s.


With three R382s entered, [[Nissan]] was able to dominate the field, taking the top two positions after 320 miles. [[Motoharu Kurosawa]] and 1966-winner [[Yoshikazu Sunako]] would share the winning car, which finished a lap ahead of the third place Toyota 7.
With three R382s entered, [[Nissan]] was able to dominate the field, taking the top two positions after 320 miles. [[Motoharu Kurosawa]] and 1966-winner [[Yoshikazu Sunako]] would share the winning car, which finished a lap ahead of the third place Toyota 7.
[[File:Petersen Automotive Museum PA140217 (46141079121).jpg|thumb|R382 rear end]]
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In 2004, [[Nismo]] would restore one of the R382s for use in exhibition events around Japan. The car is usually run with the other cars in the R380 series.


==References==
⚫
In 2004, [[Nismo]] would restore one of the R382s for use in exhibition events around Japan. The car is usually run with the other cars in the R380 series.
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite web | title=NISMO Festival 2005 | work=JDM Option | url=http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/event/07_01/nismo.html | accessdate=August 5, 2010}}
* {{cite web | title=NISMO Festival 2005 | work=JDM Option | url=http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/event/07_01/nismo.html | accessdate=August 5, 2010}}
* {{cite web | title=1969 Nissan R382| work=Early Datsun Homepage | url=http://www.earlydatsun.com/nissanr382.html | accessdate=August 15, 2010 }}
* {{cite web | title=1969 Nissan R382 | work=Early Datsun Homepage | url=http://www.earlydatsun.com/nissanr382.html | accessdate=August 15, 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812000431/http://www.earlydatsun.com/nissanr382.html | archive-date=August 12, 2010 | url-status=dead }}


{{Nissan Sportscar Racers}}
{{Nissan Sportscar Racers}}


[[Category:Nissan vehicles|R382]]
[[Category:Nissan racing cars]]
[[Category:Sports racing cars]]
[[Category:Sports racing cars]]
[[Category:Sports prototypes]]

Latest revision as of 08:46, 25 March 2022

Nissan R382
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production1969
DesignerShinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
ClassGroup 7 race car
LayoutMR layout
Powertrain
Engine6.0L GRX-3 V12, 600 hp @ 7200 rpm[1][2]
Chronology
PredecessorNissan R381
SuccessorNissan R383

The Nissan R382 was a racing car built in 1969 by Nissan Motors for competition in the Japanese Grand Prix. Built to the Group 7 motorsports formula, the car featured Nissan's first V12 engine. It was a replacement for the Nissan R381 from the previous year.

Development

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Although the previous R381 had shown its potential in terms of aerodynamics and reliability, the car had been unable to use the planned 600 hp 5954 cc V12 engine that Prince was building for Nissan. With the V12 completed soon after the R381 won the Japanese Grand Prix, Nissan turned instead to developing an all-new car to house the V12 engine, now named GRX-3.

A GRX-II V12 engine
R382 on track

The bodywork of the new open-cockpit R382 was scratch built, sharing nothing with the R381. A wide rectangular front end replaced the rounded front of the R381, while the adjustable rear wings were eliminated due to their being outlawed by the FIA. Instead, a wing was designed into the bodywork of the tail, forming the rear fenders. Instead of allowing air freely through the bottom of the rear wing, a radiator was placed in the opening in order to better cool the new V12 engine. A large intake was also placed on top of the engine in order to better feed air to the motor.

Racing history

[edit]

For the 1969 Japanese Grand Prix, Nissan was facing more competition than ever before. The Porsche factory decided to bring one of their new 917s to the event with Jo Siffert and David Piper. Various other Porsches were also part of the field. Toyota had been continuing in development of their 7, while Isuzu entered for the first time with their R7-Chevrolets.

With three R382s entered, Nissan was able to dominate the field, taking the top two positions after 320 miles. Motoharu Kurosawa and 1966-winner Yoshikazu Sunako would share the winning car, which finished a lap ahead of the third place Toyota 7.

R382 rear end

In 2004, Nismo would restore one of the R382s for use in exhibition events around Japan. The car is usually run with the other cars in the R380 series.

References

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  1. ^ "Nissan | Heritage Collection | Nissan R382".
  2. ^ "1969 Nissan R382 technical and mechanical specifications".
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