In the 1986 Le Mans, the Nissan (NISMO) team entered a pair of Group C cars. Sadly, the top Japanese machine in the qualifier, the #23 Nissan R86V Nichira (K. Hoshino, K. Matsumoto, A. Suzuki), was forced to retire. However, the #23 Nissan R85V Amada (Masahiro Hasemi, T. Wada, J. Weaver) attracted attention when it came in 16th overall in its debut race.

Overall length / width / height	4,794/1,994/1,069mm
Wheelbase	2,670mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,575/1,529mm
Curb weight	880kg
Engine	VG30T/C (V6, DOHC), 2,966cc
EngineMax. power	Over 500kW (680PS)/8,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 686Nm (70.0kgm)/5,500rpm
Transmission	March 85T (5-speed)
Suspension(front)	Double wishbone
Suspension(rear)	Rocking-arm
Tires(front)	325/625-415 (DL)
Tires(rear)	350/700-415 (DL)
Model number	R85V