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The genesis of the development of the R380 was the second Japanese Grand Prix, at which a Porsche had eventually convincingly beaten a selection of Prince Skylines.
The R380 was completed in 1964, and established a Japanese and E-Class world speed record in 1965 at the Yatabe Test Track. In 1966, the improved R380-1 model competed in the third Japanese Grand Prix, taking the overall title. An R380 also finished second.
Released in 1968, a new R381 model won the Japanese Grand Prix in the same year equipped with a Chevrolet 5.5-liter V8 engine. Two R382 models also came first and second in the 1969 Grand Prix using Prince’s own 6-liter V12 DOHC engine (output: 500 ps).
The R380-I shown in this picture (number 11) is the car driven by Yoshikazu Sunako that beat Porsche to the checkered flag at the third Japanese Grand Prix in 1966. |
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| Storage location | : | NISSAN ZAMA MEMORIAL WAREHOUSE (2-5000, Hironodai, Zama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 228-0012) | |
| Year manufactured | : | 1966 | |
| Manufacturer | : | Prince Motor Company | |
| Classification | : | Other | |
| Current status | : | In storage: not open to the public | |
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| Vehicle name / Manufacture |
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| Vehicle name | : | Prince R380 |  |
| Model name | : | R380-I | |
| Company name | : | Prince Motor Company | |
| Year manufactured | : | 1966 | |
| Vehicle type/usage | : | Racing car | |
| Location of actual vehicle/replica | : | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Zama |
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| Model / Weight |
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| Number of doors | : | 2 | |
| Vehicle weight | : | 660 kg |
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| Body / Size |
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| Bumpers | : | None | |
| Step | : | None | |
| Overall length | : | 3930 mm | |
| Overall width | : | 1580 mm | |
| Overall height | : | 1035 mm | |
| Tire size | : | Front: 5.00L-15, Rear: 6.50L-15 |
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| Body / Axle / Driving / Others |
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| Wheelbase | : | 2360 mm | |
| Front tread x rear tread | : | 1280×1260 mm | |
| Vehicle height adjustment | : | None | |
| Steering | : | Rack and pinion |
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| Engine / Size / Power |
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| Engine name | : | Prince GR8 | |
| Cooling/cylinder arrangement | : | -/inline 6-cylinder | |
| Valve train | : | DOHC | |
| Carburetor | : | Weber | |
| Bore x stroke | : | 82×63 mm | |
| Displacement | : | 1996 cc | |
| Ignition system | : | Full transistor | |
| Max. power/r.p.m. | : | 200 ps or greater/8000 rpm |
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| Drive-train |
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| Transmission | : | Hewland 5-speed | |
| Drive system | : | FR |
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