For the powertrain, we have worked closely with the team at Total to not only reduce friction inside the engine but within all components of the powertrain. "Our aim is to set new standards in efficiency in regards to every aspect of the car: powertrain, aerodynamics and handling. Lessons learned from the development of the engine will be seen in Nissan road cars of the future. We're aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focusing on downsizing. Nissan will become the first major manufacturer to use a three-cylinder engine in major international motorsport.
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"We knew the electric component of the Nissan ZEOD RC was certainly going to turn heads at Le Mans, but our combined zero emission on demand electric/petrol powerplant is quite a stunning piece of engineering. "Our engine team has done a truly remarkable job with the internal combustion engine," said Darren Cox, Nissan's Global Motorsport Director. Lessons learned from the development of the revolutionary racecar will also be used in the development of Nissan's planned entry into the LM P1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2015. The Nissan ZEOD RC will occupy "Garage 56" at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, an additional entry reserved by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest for new and ground breaking technologies never previously seen at the classic French endurance event. The French lubricants manufacturer has worked closely with Nissan engineers to develop fuel and lubricants to maximize the potential of the engine. With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focusing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. At a ratio of 10 horsepower per kilogram, the new engine actually has a better power-to-weight ratio than the new engines to be used in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship this year. Revving to 7,500 rpm, the Nissan DIG-T R produces 380 Nm of torque. While the engine is technically too heavy to take as carry-on luggage on a plane, it would easily fit inside the luggage guides seen at major airports around the world. The incredibly small engine weighs only 40 kilograms (88 pounds) but produces an astonishing 400 horsepower. Then, the new Nissan DIG-T R 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine will take over. A single lap of each stint (a fuel "stint" lasts approximately one hour) will be electric powered. The Nissan ZEOD RC will become the first entry at Le Mans to complete a lap of the Circuit de la Sarthe under nothing but electric power in June. LONDON – Nissan will not only break new ground with the unique electric power plant aboard the Nissan ZEOD RC at Le Mans this year, but the accompanying internal combustion engine is set to revolutionize standards of performance and efficiency. New technical partnership with Total lubricants revealed
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More power per kilo than a Formula 1 engine 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo produces 400 horsepower from a 40kg engine Nissan Unveils Revolutionary Engine to Complement Electric ZEOD RC Powerplant