
Nissan R390 GT1 #33 S. Motoyama / T. Kurosawa / M. Kageyama 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998 GT Spirit 1:18

About the Nissan R390 GT1 #33 S. Motoyama / T. Kurosawa / M. Kageyama 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998 GT Spirit 1:18
TL;DR: GT Spirit's 1:18 resin Nissan R390 GT1 reproduces the #33 entry driven by Shinichi Motoyama, Taku Kurosawa, and Masahiko Kageyama at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sealed resin captures the GT1 homologation racer's aggressive aero bodywork with sharp, consistent lines.
Nissan built the R390 specifically to compete at Le Mans under GT1 rules, and its aggressive, purpose-built aerodynamics make it a demanding but rewarding subject for a resin replica.
Sealed Resin Precision on a Purpose-Built GT1 Racer
The R390's low, wide body carries a deep front splitter, side-mounted air intakes, and a towering rear wing, all elements far removed from any road car's proportions, and sealed resin construction handles that complexity without the panel-gap compromises an opening diecast body would introduce around such intricate surfacing. Lifted from the tray, the model carries the lighter, denser feel typical of resin rather than diecast's heavier hand-weight. The tampo-printed racing livery, including sponsor graphics and the #33 roundel, sits with crisp edges against the body color, a sharpness that lower-resolution decal work cannot match. Panel seams around the wing supports and lower aero elements stay tight and even, evidence of careful attention on a shape with considerably more surface detail than a standard road car.
A Documented Entry From the 1998 Le Mans Field
This livery reproduces a genuine GT1-class entry from the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Shinichi Motoyama, Taku Kurosawa, and Masahiko Kageyama sharing the car, part of Nissan's dedicated push into international GT1 competition during the late 1990s. For collectors focused on 1990s Le Mans prototypes or Japanese manufacturer racing efforts, this piece anchors that specific era with a documented entry rather than a generic tribute livery, a distinction that matters to anyone building a historically accurate endurance-racing shelf.















