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The Skyline could do it.
Rumored specs, depending on where you read them -
Twin Turbo V6 or Big Cube DOHC V8
The M45 engine would be the one used if they went with a V8. A turbocharged version of the VG30Q 350Z motor is the most likely config.
Either can be built to make the power to run GT1. What makes people think the Japanese can't make big displacement V8 power or a reliable turbocharged V engine?
GT500 is strictly regional racing and they know it, has nothing to do with ACO, IMSA or FIA GT for that matter.
I believe the Nissan is likely. Nissan's head of product production said on Autoweek Detroit that racing is always looked to by the management. NISMO is finally here in the US and would take on any responsibly for any serious racing (CORR off-road doesn't count...), its just up to NNA to come up with the funding to get it done right.
Nissan does have a long standing relationship with Penzoil for example....
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