NISMO and Nissan initiated their "Le Mans Challenge: 3-year Plan" in 1995. It the first year, out of the 2 cars that competed, the No. 22 car (Fukuyama/Kondo/Kasuya) was 10th overall and 5th in its class. The following year, the No. 23 car (Hoshino/Hasemi/T.Suzuki) was 15th overall and 10th in the class. This commemorative car is the 1996 machine, No.23, entered as the "NISMO GT-R LM".
Note:24 Hours of Le Mans '96 entry
Drive system: 2WD (FR)
Autech GT-R 4-door
Autech is a subsidiary of Nissan specialized in tuning cars. The Autech GT-R was a four-door version of the R33 GT-R, which was introduced as a limited edition for the 40th birthday of the Nissan Skyline. The Autech version got all of the GT-R’s standard technology, as well as the most vital parts of its interior like bucket seats etc. So it really was a GT-R in terms of performance - just a lot more practical.
NISMO also brought up a tuned version of the Autech GT-R, which featured the spoilers of the NISMO 400R and a 380hp engine. It is not difficult to imagine that this car was THE attraction on its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Skyline GT-R V 1997 : BCNR33
The GT-R V-Spec (launched: February 1993) is a high-spec model which appeared as an option pack for the R32 GT-R. With Brembo-made brakes and 17-inch BBS wheels as standard, it gained popularity. The R33 GT-R (launched: January 1995) became the official base for Group-N racing cars, and the drive system was enhanced with the addition of ATTESA PRO.
At the 1998 All Japan GT Championships, the E. Comas/Masami Kageyama team competed in a NISMO works machine (entry name: Pennzoil NISMO GT-R). Engine displacement was increased from 2,658cc to 2,708cc, and maximum output topped 500PS. In the 1998 season, Comas gained fame by taking the Driver's trophy.