Text copyright Michael J. Fuller
The
proposed 1993 Nissan 93GTP. |
Visually
the 93GTP, with the lack of radiator intakes in the nose, would have been very different than the normally aspirated V12 engined
P35. Pictured here are two slight variations of the 93GTP.
The top shows the 93GTP with standard tub out of the P35. The one
on the bottom is a variation with raised front footbox area to provide
greater scope for the development of front downforce. |
The
turbo charger installation is very reminiscent of contemporary CART machines
with it being mounted in the bellhousing. |
At
around the same time NPTI was designing the 93GTP, design studies were
begining for a Nissan engine and chassis entry into the CART
Championship. The CART wind tunnel studies were being carried out
by NPTI's Andrew Borme. |