Having been narrowly defeated by Porsche in the 2nd Japan GP (1964), the Prince Motor Co., Ltd. went full-out to develop Japan’s first real racing car. Since the 1965 Japan GP was cancelled, its debut race was the 3rd Japan GP (Fuji) in 1966. The car shown is Y. Sunako’s No.11 car, which defeated Porsche to win the championships. H. Oishi’s R380 (No. 10) came in 2nd place.

Overall length / width / height	3,930/1,580/1,035mm
Wheelbase	2,360mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,280/1,260mm
Curb weight	660kg
Engine	GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power	Over 147kW (200PS)/8,000rpm
EngineCarburetors	Weber 42 DCOE (x3)
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed
Brakes	4-wheel outboard disc
Tires (front, rear)	5.00L-15, 6.50L-15 (Dunlop F5)
Model number	R380