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2 unusual facts about Nissan rb engine


Nissan RB engine

This was when Nismo was going through the process of designing the R32 GT-R to be a Group A race car.

Nismo made the decision to make the engine a 2.6L twin turbo, and compete in the 4500 cc class, resulting in the RB26DETT known today.


Nissan R390 GT1

Its engine, the VRH35Z, was a 3.5L V8 which used an aluminium block, as well as having a lower center of gravity and a better ability to be used as a stressed member over the RB26.


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