Even though, it finished the season fifth in the team's championship. In the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, the R89C suffered the same fate, unable to compete with its developed Porsche and Toyota opponents, leaving Nissan to finish the season third in the championship.
Even though it ended the season in fifth place, in the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, the R89C faced a similar situation, unable to compete against its advanced Porsche and Toyota rivals. As a result, Nissan finished third in the championship.