In addition, Nissan sponsor my series of WEC, ELMS and Le Mans Spotter Guides. They are a great company to work for and are always exploring exciting avenues across all forms of motorsport. I have been working with Nissan for a while now, supplying illustrations and design work for a variety of NISMO projects including these launch illustrations of the GT-R LM. One thing which was carried over from these concepts were these small chrome ‘horseshoe’ graphics which mimic the Nissan identity on the majority of their roadcars. I had previously created a range of livery concepts for Nissan last year, while the car was being designed ,including some retro inspired designs. Thanks to Darren, and Paul Ryan for the opportunity! With the R90CK racing 25 years ago, it also educated a new generation of race fans to Mark Blundell’s stunning pole lap. The livery was announced earlier today (press release below) and went down really well which is always one of the aims. These issues always have to be considered when working with race teams. Nissan have more pressing things to worry about that trying to wrap a tricky area. While the red stripe rolls over the top of the front fender on the original racecar, I simplified its application avoiding the front fenders. I think they both look great, but that’s just as much a credit to the designer of the original livery – There’s only so many ways you can have a Red, White and Blue car with horizontal colour splits – so credit is due more to the brave original than to any of us (not so) young(er) designers!Ĭompared to the original Le Mans R90CK spec, In assisting Nissan, I chose to modify the red stripe starting from inside the air outlets at the front, over the horizontal bodywork taper it along the way, so emphasise the more organic form airflow over the car. Naturally then, they are very similar, hence why I’m specifically calling James out here, he did some great work. This design is based on a similar car to one of James’ renders (I believe he based his concept on the IMSA car without the red stripes on the top body). There were some really good interpretations of it, including some excellent work by James Gibson with some very cool renders. It’s always great to get a livery commission, but there’s real responsibility in this game, particularly when there’s a brief that involves incorporating an iconic heritage livery.Įarlier this year such an opportunity arose when long standing client, Nissan and their NISMO brand asked me to assist in the design of an homage to the 1990 Nissan R90CK which Mark Blundell drove during his now legendary Pole lap at Le Mans 25 years ago (video below)Īs soon as the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO was launched the online community started to play with the possibilities and the blue and red NISMO livery, or a derivative of it, was a favourite of many.
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