ɔːlðˈoʊ nˈɪsɑːn wʌz ˈiːzili bˈiːʔn̩ ɪn kwˈɔlᵻfˌaɪɪŋ baɪ pˈoːɹʃ, ænd mɜːsˈeɪdiːzbˈɛnts, nˈɪsɑːn wʌz ˈeɪbəl tʊ ɐtʃˈiːv kənsˈɪdɚɹəbəl səksˈɛs ɪnðə ɹˈeɪs.
Although Nissan was easily beaten in qualifying by Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, Nissan was able to achieve considerable success in the race.