Nissan Leaf Nismo RC to hit the track at Le Mans

Nissan Leaf Nismo

  In mid-May, the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC took to the track for a shakedown. Come late next week, the electric racer will return for more on-track action.

Nissan has just announced that the Leaf Nismo RC will hit the tarmac during the "Le Mans vers le futur," a demonstration event that will take place prior to the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Nissan Leaf Nismo RC will hit the track for two demonstration runs; the first on Thursday, June 9 and the second on Saturday, June 11.

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NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC Set for Demonstration Runs at Le Mans

YOKOHAMA, Japan (June 3, 2011) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. today announced that Nissan will demonstrate the NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC at LE MANS VERS LE FUTUR, a support event for the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place June 11-12.

NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC

The NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC is a purpose-built racecar based on the Nissan LEAF, the first all-electric production vehicle in the world. The NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC, the first-ever zero emission racing spec production vehicle, was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show in April and garnered considerable consumer attention throughout the show.

Two demonstration runs by the NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC are scheduled: - the first at 21:15 on Thursday, June 9th and the second at 12:10 on Saturday, June 11th local time.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's most renowned endurance race and is held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, near the town of Le Mans, 200 kilometers west of Paris. It is considered the toughest endurance event in the world and for many car manufacturers, doing battle at Le Mans is considered a badge of honor.

Nissan Leaf Nismo

 This year Nissan/NISMO-powered LMP2 cars will participate in the race. Lucas Ordonez, winner of the first GT Academy, will drive the Signatech Nissan, one of the LMP2 cars.

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