The NISMO GT-R has been one of the principal contenders in the Japanese GT Car Championships since its inauguration in 1993. Packed into the GT-R look alike body shell was Nissan"s latest racing technology. During the 1996 season, painted in a distinctive overall black color scheme, The KURE NISMO GT-R fully displayed its outstanding performance to the Japansese motorsports fans throughout the season. Tamiya reproduces this massive racer in an exact 1/8 scale. With a displacement of about 2.5cc, the high perfromance FS-15LT glow engine is equipped with an easy to start recoil starting system. Four wheel independent double wishbone suspension is equipped with oil filled shock units at all corners for superb stability during high speed running.