SimRaceway – 1990 Mazda 787 Le Mans Released.

Based on the 767 and 767B racers that had been campaigned by Mazda in the 1988 and 1989 seasons, the 787 was a Group C sports prototype that formed the basis of the 787B — the first, and only, Japanese-made car to triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sporting a carbon composite-and-Kevlar chassis, and a sleeker appearance than its predecessor, the Nigel Stroud-designed racer retained many mechanical parts used by the 767B. However, significantly, it was fitted with a brand-new, custom-built engine. The 2.6-liter R26B could produce 900 bhp, although for the purposes of longevity it was limited to only 700.

Entered into the 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans, a pair of Mazdaspeed 787s performed admirably until both were forced out of the race due to what was later discovered to be the effects of excessive engine heat. However the team would learn its lessons by the time it headed back to the Circuit de la Sarthe a year later.

To drive the racer that paved the way for a track legend, buy the Mazda 787 today on Simraceway.

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