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Fender and Broad www.fenderbroad.com have a small selection of outstanding prototype race cars in our portfolio for sale. Here we highlight one of the most recognisable to modern prototype followers the world over - The Ligier Nissan DPI run by ESM Tequila Patron.

In 2017, the introduction of the Nissan DPI marked a turning point in the history of Ligier and symbolised the first OEM’s car built by Ligier for IMSA competitions. The Nissan DPI is powered by the 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine from the GT-R Nismo GT3. Ligier has developed a specific Nissan engine configuration, delivering up to 825hp in this car. They have also Installed ABS and multiple traction control maps for the ultimate performance and usability of this car’s next driver. 

Ligier Automotive and Nissan worked together to adapt the bodywork of the Ligier JS P217 to look as close as possible to the Nissan GT-R road car whilst still maintaining the aerodynamic performance and efficiency of the LMP2 JS P217. The Nissan DPI therefore, is based upon the Ligier JS P217 and benefits from all the data and experience gathered by the previous Ligier Automotive sport-prototypes on different tracks around the world. 

The Nissan DPI was produced from November 2016 to March 2017 for ESM Tequila Patron competing in IMSA. This partnership with Nissan Nismo led to numerous successes, winning Road America and Petit Le Mans in 2017 along with Sebring 12H in 2018 in the IMSA Weathertech series with ESM Tequila Patron. 

The Nissan DPI is now eligible in Master Endurance Legends USA and Europe including Laguna Seca Classic, Austin Classic, Daytona Classic, Sebring Classic, Silvertsone Classic, Spa Classic and Portimao Classic. Now that it has already conquered the modern racing environment, we are proud to be offering this unique endurance prototype to take on the world once again in historic motorsport. This car in particular is a unique car as it is Chassis #00, and was the development car between Ligier Automotive and Nissan through their development stages before taking on IMSA with the Ligier Nissan DPi. This car offers a one-time opportunity to any racers, or collectors to own the very first DPi car to exist, a race winner and a machine capable of winning any race it would take part in.

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