Nissan Power For A Quarter Of Le Mans 24 Hours Field
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 Japanese manufacturer's engines will dominate round-the-clock classic, powering more than half of all LMP2 cars plus the experimental Nissan DeltaWing
· Nissan engines used by 25% of the field, more than any other manufacturer
· Experimental Nissan DeltaWing - which aims to use half the fuel of conventional racers - spearheads dominant entry to 24 Hours
· More than half the LMP2 field - 13 out of 20 cars - choose Nissan
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