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Introduction

I have seen this car in person only a handful of times, but it has made the greatest impression upon me of any car I have ever seen. As a young child, I remember going to Camel Continentals every year -- a race that is recognized in high regard among true sports car fans -- and seeing this car in its glory day. Every year I went there, (1988-1994) this car was dominant and it always provided for great races with the Eagle Toyotas, Jaguars, Spices, Mazdas, Ferraris, and of course, the Porsche 962C's.

When pushed to the limit, it had the sweetest sound you could ever imagine. This was a compact 3 litre single-turbocharged V6 -- that produced over 800 BHP with a chassis that provided 5000 lbs of downforce! It absolutely embarassed the once-invincible 962C's that dared to challenge it. Not to mention the drivers they had, Geoff Brabham, Elliot Forbes-Robinson, Chip Robinson, Derek Daly, et. al., were true gentlemen and assets to the sport.

The chassis was engineered by an American, the electronics were masterminded by a Californian company and some of the engine design was handled over here by American Nissan technicians. I don't know how a mostly American car could be so well put together, but they did it.

This car is packed with great memories and is very much a symbol of the peak of IMSA competition -- a series that many enthusiasts consider to be in the upper echelon of sports car motorsport, along with Can-Am, Le Mans, Daytona, Brands Hatch, and Goodwood.

News

6/17: It has been rumored on the gtplanet forums that the #83 car will make an appearance at this year's six hours of the Glen (this Sunday -- 6/22). Of course, there is always rumors about this sort of thing, but they have only come true a few times. Oh well.

Also, today I discovered this video on the internet, not exactly the same car, but close. If you want to view it, make sure you have a good connection and quicktime (preferred) or windows media player.

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