Nissan to Supply Engines to Signature Racing

Nissan today announced that it has signed a two-year partnership contract with Signature Racing, with the development seeing the two entities joining forces for the new Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC). To be more precise, the automotive producer will supply the racing team its NISMO-tuned VK45V8 engines for the LMP2 class.

The adventure will start with the first race that will see Signature Racing use the “Signatec Nissan” banner, which takes places on March 19th at Sebring, USA. The team has introduced the official race car livery and the full driver-line-up, with these scheduled to be announced over the following weeks. However, F3 star Franck Mailleux is one of the drivers that will be used for the ILMC and Le Mans24 Hours.

Nissan brags that the new development is being backed by its rich motorsport heritage of over 70 years that includes everything from International rallying to Touring Cars, Le Mans, the Daytona 24 hours and the FIA GT1 championship.

“Nissan is very happy to announce our new partnership with Signature and we look forward to working with such a professional and well respected team. I know our customers, fans and dealers will be following our progress when we start racing in March and will of course be anticipating our return to the Le Mans 24 hours,” said Vincent Wijnen, Nissan Vice-President, Strategy and Marketing.

“We are delighted to team-up with such an innovative car manufacturer. Nissan’s engine know how will be crucial to the overall performance of the car, and we are sure this partnership will be hugely successful,” added Philippe Sinault, CEO of Signature Group.