Current season. Super GT (stylized as SUPER GT) is a grand touring car racing series that began in 1993. Originally titled as the Zen Nihon GT Senshuken (全日本GT選手権), generally referred to as either the JGTC or the All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship, the series was renamed to Super GT in 2005. It is the top level of sports car racing in Japan.
What is the top speed of a Yamaha gt80 B?
The Yamaha GT80 B was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Yamaha in 1975. It could reach a top speed of 57 mph (91 km/h). Max torque was 4.5 ft/lbs (6.1 Nm) @ 7200 RPM. The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke.
When did the 2014 GT500 season start and end?
It was the first year of new GT500 regulations as the 2014 season saw unified technical regulations with the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. The season began on April 6 and ended on November 16, after 8 races. A provisional calendar was released on August 12, 2013.
What is the top class in Super GT?
The top class in Super GT, GT500, is dominated by the three largest automakers in Japan – Nissan, Honda, and Toyota. Between 2006 to 2019, Toyota was represented in GT500 by its luxury vehicle brand, Lexus, after the retirement of the Toyota Supra from the series; the Supra returned in 2020 following the revival of the nameplate.
When did the Nissan GT-R first appear in Super GT?
The Nissan GT-R at its first public presentation at the 2013 42nd International Pokka Sapporo 1000km. It was announced on October 16, 2012 that the Super GT championship and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters will unify technical regulations for the 2014 season.
Will Super GT return to JGTC?
On December 10, 2004, it was announced that new name of JGTC was confirmed as “Super GT”. However, despite the name change and several attempts at holding a second overseas race, Super GT has continued to only hold one overseas race per year; in theory, it could regain its status as a national championship and return to JAF jurisdiction.
