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See also: Nissan Skyline GT-R
Nissan Skyline
V36 Skyline Coupe
Manufacturer Prince
Nissan
Also called Infiniti G (since 2003)
Production 1957-present
Class mid-size car
Layout FR layout / 4WD

The Nissan Skyline is a mid-size car originally produced by the Japanese automaker Prince Motor Company starting in 1957 and later by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1966. This article is for the Nissan sports coupe produced from 1969 to 2002 The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Prince Motor Company was a Japanese Automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between Prince Motor Company was a Japanese Automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. It is available in either coupé, or sedan or wagon body styles. A wagon (in British English, sometimes waggon) or dray is a heavy four-wheeled Vehicle. The current Skyline is sold in North America, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Middle East as the Infiniti G35. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. The Infiniti G35 is an Entry-level luxury car / Mid-size car produced by Nissan 's Infiniti division from 2002 until 2008

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ALSI-1

ALSI-1/ALSI-2/BLRA-3
Prince Skyline ALSI-1
Also called Prince Skyline
Production 1957-1963
33,759 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 1. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 5 L GA-4 I4
1. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 9 L GB-30 I4
Curb weight ~1300 kg (~2866 lb)
Prince Skyline ALSI-2
Prince Skyline ALSI-2

The first Skyline was introduced in April 1957,[1] under the Prince marque, and was marketed as a luxury car. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass Prince Motor Company was a Japanese Automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury &mdash that which is beyond strict necessity &mdash in exchange for increased cost to the buyer It featured a 1. 5 L (1482 cc) GA30 engine producing 44 kW (60 hp). The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s It used a de Dion tube rear suspension and was capable of 140 km/h (87 mph). A de Dion tube is an Automobile suspension technology It is a sophisticated form of non- Independent suspension and is a considerable improvement over The car weighed around 1300 kg. Prince Skylines were produced as four door sedans and five door station wagons.

The Skyline also spawned pickup truck and van lines called the "Prince Skyway. "

ALSI-2

The Skyline was updated with quad headlights for 1958.

This model was powered by a slightly altered 1. 5 L engine known as the GA-4 OHV (1484 cc) producing about 70 hp (52 kW) @ 4400 rpm and was produced through 1961.

Prince Skyline Sport BLRA-3
Prince Skyline Sport BLRA-3

BLRA-3

The Skyline Sport featured hand-built Michelotti bodies in stylish coupe and convertible versions. Giovanni Michelotti (1921-1980 was one of the most prolific Designers of Sports cars in the 20th century A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle These cars used the 1. 9 L (1862 cc/113 in³) GB-30 engine, producing 96 hp (72 kW) and 113. Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s 5 ft·lbf (154 N m). The foot-pound force, or simply foot-pound (symbol ft·lbf or ft·lb) is a unit of work or Energy (a scalar While only a few hundred were built, Prince Motors had a very aggressive product placement group and they can be seen (along the company's mainstream models) in many Toho films of the early 1960s.

S50 or BLSID

S50/S54/S57
Also called Prince Skyline
Production 1963-1968
114,238 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Engine(s) 1. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5 L G-1 I4
2. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L G-7 I6 (2000GT)
1. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L G15 I4 (S57)

In 1961 Fuji Precision Industries changed its name to Prince after the 1954 merger, and the S50 series was launched. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders Prince Motor Company was a Japanese Automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. This was the second generation car, and became one of the more desirable cars in Japan. It was powered by the G-1 engine, a 70 hp (52 kW) version of the old GA-4. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s A 1862 cc engine was also available, delivering 91 hp (68 kW).

In 1962, this model was restyled as the S21S series.

The S50 was further developed with new styling for 1963, and was sold in some markets with an A150 designation.

In 1966, Nissan and Prince merged and the S50 also appeared with Nissan Skyline badging. This model lasted in production through 1967.

S54

Prince created a racing GT Skyline In May 1964. Prince Motor Company was a Japanese Automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. It was based on the S54 and used the larger 6-cylinder G-7 engine from the Gloria S40, though the car needed an 8" extension to the wheelbase (all forward of the cowl/firewall) to provide space in the engine bay for the lankier in-line six. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The Gloria is a large car made from 1961 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being When it entered the 2nd Japanese Grand prix they hoped to win the GT-II class. Competitive against the Porsche 904, the Skyline managed 2nd through to 6th places. Porsche SE or Porsche ( German, ˈpɔɹʃə is a German manufacturer of automobiles which is majority-owned by the Porsche and Piëch The Porsche 904 was officially called Porsche Carrera GTS due to the same naming rights problem that required renaming the Porsche 901.

Largely due to the success of the race vehicle, the Prince 2000GT (also called GT-A, GT-B, S54A and S54B) was released to the Japanese market. There were two versions produced:

The B model featured three Weber 40DCOE-18 carburetors, a limited slip differential, 5-speed manual transmission, and power brakes. The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The Prince G-series engine was the company's Straight-4 and Straight-6 line produced in the 1950s and 1960s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders A carburetor (North American spelling or carburettor ( Commonwealth spelling) is a device that blends air and Fuel for an Internal A limited slip differential ( LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational Velocity A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Both the B and A used front disc brakes with dual pistons. The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a Wheel.

S57

The S50 Skyline was updated to become the S57 in 1967. It used a Nissan engine, the OHC 1. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the 5 L (1487 cc) G15. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s At 88 hp (66 kW), it was the most-powerful engine in the Japanese 1500 cc class.

C10

C10
C10 Nissan Skyline Sedan 1500 Deluxe
Production 1968-1972
310,447 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 1. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 5 L G15 I4
1. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 L G18 I4
2. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L L20 I6 (2000GT)
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L S20 I6 (GT-R)

The C10 series of 1968, which began its development under Prince at the company's Opama R&D centre in the suburbs of Tokyo, was marketed with a Nissan badge. The Nissan S20 engine (1998 cc was a Straight-6, DOHC Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders By the time the C10 went on sale, the Prince nameplate had been completely phased out on cars and trucks. The dealer network selling the cars became the Prince channel of Nissan, and the marketing group stayed at the Prince headquarters in Mita instead of moving to Nissan's headquarters in Ginza. The G10 Skyline was launched with Nissan's 1. 5 L OHC G15 I4 like the S57. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders A 1. 8 L G18 version was also available. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s

A station wagon variant was offered in this generation. A hardtop coupé was introduced in 1970.

2000GT

Skyline 2000 GT-X (sedan)
Skyline 2000 GT-X (sedan)

The following year, the GC10 2000GT received a 2. 0 L (1998 cc) L20 I6 engine. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The chassis was already designed to receive a straight six, to avoid the S54 extension problem. 105 hp (78 kW) was available from this new engine.






GT-R

Nissan Skyline KGC10 GT-X (L20 engine)
Nissan Skyline KGC10 GT-X (L20 engine)

The first GT-R Skyline appeared in February 1969. Called the PGC-10 (KPGC-10 for later coupé version) internally and Hakosuka (ハコスカ) by fans. Hako (ハコ) means Box in Japanese, and suka（スカ） is short for Skyline (スカイライン; Sukairain). It used the 2. 0 L (1998 cc) S20 I6. The Nissan S20 engine (1998 cc was a Straight-6, DOHC Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders This new DOHC engine produced 160 hp (118 kW, 180 N m), equal to the best sports cars of the time, and was similar to the GR8 engine used in the Nissan R380 racing car. The Prince R380 was a Racing car built in 1965 by Prince Motor Company to compete in the Japanese Grand Prix.

The GT-R began as a sedan, but a 2-door coupé version was introduced in March of 1971. The cars were stripped of unnecessary equipment to be as light as possible for racing, and performed well at the track. The sedan racked up 33 victories in less than two years, and the coupé stretched this to 50 through 1972.

The C10 raced against many cars including the Toyota 1600 GT5, Isuzu Bellett GTR, Mazda Familia (R100) & Capella (RX-2) - even Porsche. In late 1971 the new Mazda RX-3 became the GT-R's main rival. The Mazda RX-3 was an Automobile sold in the 1970s It was intended to be smaller and sportier than its brother the RX-2/Capella Rotary. The GT-R managed a few more victories before the RX-3 ended the GT-R's winning streak. The GT-R was also a favorite of reckless street racers who roamed the streets at night at that time.

It is claimed that the art of drifting began among Japanese racers when they purposely engaged their emergency brakes as a way to oversteer on their GT-Rs. One such driver who is famous for this was Kunimitsu Takahashi. Motorcycle racing In 1961, Takahashi became the first Japanese rider to win a motorcycle Grand Prix riding a 250cc Honda to victory at Hockenheim.

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C110

C110
Also called Datsun K-Series
Production 1972-1977
670,562 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
5-door station wagon
Engine(s) 1. The Nissan S20 engine (1998 cc was a Straight-6, DOHC Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 6 L G16 I4
1. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 L G18 I4
2. The Nissan G-series engine was a Pushrod engine produced in the 1960s The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L L20B I4
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L S20 I6
2. The Nissan S20 engine (1998 cc was a Straight-6, DOHC Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 4 L L24 I6
C110 Nissan Skyline GT-R
C110 Nissan Skyline GT-R
C110 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 GTX-E ( KGC111 )
C110 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 GTX-E ( KGC111 )

The C110 generation was produced from 1972 through 1977. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders

For export in the 1970s, the C110 and GC110 Skyline was sold as the Datsun K-series, with models such as the Datsun 160K, 180K and Datsun 240K. Datsun was an automobile Marque. There never was an actual "Datsun" company as the brand name was used in production only by DAT Motors and its successor

The body styles were, once again, four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupé, and five-door station wagon. The C110 was more fussy in its styling than its predecessor, particularly so in wagon form, where unusually for a wagon design, no windows were fitted between the C and D pillars. The C110 was the first version to feature the round rear lights, typical of later Skyline designs.

The C110 Skyline was better known as the "Ken & Mary" or "Kenmeri" (ケンメリ) Skyline, stemming from the advertisement campaign in Japan at the time which featured a young couple (Ken and Mary) who relaxed and enjoyed the countryside in Ken and Mary's Skyline (ケンとメリーのスカイライン). The ads were highly successful and perhaps as a result the C110 was sold in very large numbers in Japan. It sold just as well in Australia (in a 2. 4L 6-cylinder form, badged as "Datsun 240K") , though few survive today. There, the 240K was about the same price as a Ford Falcon GT or BMW 5 series, around $5000. The Ford Falcon is a Full-size car which has been manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960 The BMW 5 Series is a Mid-size Luxury car / Executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972

GT-R

The Nissan Skyline GT-R hardtop arrived in September 1972 but only lasted until March 1973, when Nissan ceased its production. The oil crisis saw many people preferring economy cars and high-performance sports cars were looked down upon. Nissan pulled out of Motor Racing, so there was no purpose to the GT-R. It was not officially exported anywhere, although Nissan contemplated exporting to Australia. Only 197 KPGC110 GT-Rs were ever sold in Japan, through specialist Nissan Performance shops (before it was called NISMO). This was the last GT-R for 16 years until the BNR32 in 1989.

Models:

C211

C211
C211 2000 GT-E Skyline.
Also called Datsun K-Series
Production 1977-1981
539,727 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
5-door station wagon
Engine(s) 1. The Nissan S20 engine (1998 cc was a Straight-6, DOHC Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 6 L L16 I4
1. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 L L18 I4
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L L20 I6
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L L20ET I6
C211 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EL (sedan)
C211 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EL (sedan)
C211 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-E (coupe)
C211 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-E (coupe)

The succeeding C211 and GC211 of 1977 continued to split the Skyline range into basic and six-cylinder models, the latter with a longer front end. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders This line continued through 1981. The Datsun 240K/280K and 240C/280C variants continued for export.

A rare variant would be the wagon version, which had a unique styling treatment behind the rear doors, of a much smaller window than usual between the C and D pillars.

The GT-ES replaced the GT-R with a turbocharged engine, the L20ET. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 This was the first turbo engine to power a Japanese production vehicle. One notable aspect of the turbo versions was that they were not intercooled and there was no form of blowoff valve, only an emergency pressure release valve. An intercooler, or Charge air cooler, is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged and supercharged (forced A blowoff valve is a pressure release system present in Turbocharged engines

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R30

R30
R30 hatchback
Production 1981-1985
406,432 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
Engine(s) 1. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 8 L Z18S I4
1. The Nissan Z series of Automobile engines ranged from 18 L to 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 L CA18E I4
2. The CA engine is a 16 L to 20 L Inline-4 Piston engine from Nissan designed for a variety of smaller Nissan vehicles The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L Z20E I4
2. The Nissan Z series of Automobile engines ranged from 18 L to 2 8 L LD28 I6
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L L20E I6
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L L20ET I6
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 4 L L24E I6
2. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L FJ20E I4
2. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L FJ20ET I4
R30 EX Skyline
R30 EX Skyline
R30 Nissan Skyline RS
R30 Nissan Skyline RS
R30 Nissan Skyline RS
R30 Nissan Skyline RS

The names were brought into line with the home Japanese and worldwide markets with the launch of the R30 series in August 1981, which was built on a C31 Laurel platform. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders The Nissan Laurel was introduced by Nissan in 1968 as the new model to slot between the 1968 Bluebird 510 & the Nissan Cedric. Unlike preceding generations, four and six cylinder versions now shared a front end of same length. The R30 was available as a two door hardtop coupe, a four door sedan, a five door hatchback (available only in the R30 generation) or a four door station wagon. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate In all, there were 26 variations of the R30 Skyline available.

All versions with the exception of the wagon were usually fitted with the four round tail lights that had become a regular feature to the Skyline's design. The wagon was the ugly duckling of the range, having different tail lights, headlights and no turbo or 6-cylinder versions available - it more closely resembled a Nissan Sunny than a Skyline. The two door coupe had pillarless doors and the unusual feature of roll-down quarter windows for the rear seat passengers (a styling feature of the previous C10, C110 and C211 coupes), while four door versions all had traditional framed windows. A hardtop is a term for a rigid rather than canvas Automobile roof

Notably, configurations of the R30 sold in Australia and New Zealand were missing the traditional hotplate tail lights, instead opting for more conventional styling.

Various engine configurations were available, initially ranging from the top of the line 103 kW SOHC 6-cylinder turbo L20ET to the 4-cylinder Z18S and 6-cylinder RD28 diesel versions at the other end of the scale. The Nissan L series of Automobile engines ranged from 13 L to 2 The all-new 16-valve DOHC FJ20 engine debuted in late 1981, and was the first 4-cylinder engine by any Japanese manufacturer to employ more than two valves per cylinder (see below). Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 Some of the top spec models featured adjustable suspension dampers that could be adjusted while driving, this was another first for mass produced JDM vehicles. Nissan Glorias and Laurels also used the L series engines as well as some diesel (Laurel only) variants.

The R30 range was facelifted in August 1983 with various changes across the board; for example four wheel disc brakes were now standard issue, instead of being optional for lower-spec models. The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a Wheel. Trim specifications were revised and the 4-cylinder Z18S engine was replaced with the newer CA18E. Upgraded interior trim, new front and rear bumpers, door-mounted wing mirrors (replacing the old 'hockey stick' fender mirrors) and smoked tail lights rounded out the look.

Paul Newman Version

Paul Newman Version bonnet decal
Paul Newman Version bonnet decal

Also that year the Paul Newman Version R30 was released to commemorate the association between Nissan and the actor Paul Newman, who used to appear in promotional material as well as race for the company in the late 1970s - early 1980s. Paul Leonard Newman (January 26 1925 &ndash September 26 2008 was an Academy Award The Newman Skyline was simply a top spec GT-ES turbo with signature embroidery and decals, and is still sought after today amongst collectors in Japan.

RS

DR30 facelift Iron Mask front
DR30 facelift Iron Mask front

Although making about the same power as the L20ET-powered GT-ES models, the version of the Skyline initially known as the 2000RS was released in October 1981 as more of a stripped-down lightweight racer, without as many luxury extras included (quoted curb weight was only 1130 kg). These were equipped with the naturally aspirated 4-valve per cylinder DOHC FJ20E engine generating 110 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 181 N·m of torque at 4800 rpm. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 The official Nissan chassis designation for all FJ20-powered models was DR30.

In February 1983 the DR30 range received a significant boost in performance with the introduction of the turbocharged FJ20ET engine in the 2000RS Turbo. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 Front brakes were also significantly upgraded to cope with the power increase. Now with 140 kW of power at 6400 rpm and 225 N·m of torque at 4800 rpm on tap, the FJ20ET enjoyed new-found prestige as the most powerful Japanese production engine of its era.

Nissan sought to elevate the status of the DR30 Skyline as their new flagship model in light of this success, and it received a generous amount of changes to distinguish it from lesser Skyline models in August 1983. Interior equipment was significantly upgraded to now include electric windows, air conditioning and power steering as standard; gone were the days of the spartan, stripped-out race interior with the increased curb weight of around 1250 kg. But by far the most striking change to the RS was the new unique front end treatment, nicknamed Tekamen (鉄仮面) or Iron Mask by fans for its distinctive look. The headlights were considerably slimmer, and instead of a conventional grille the bonnet now sloped down to two narrow slits above a facelifted front bumper and airdam. [2] Turbocharged FJ20ET models were renamed RS-X Turbo while the N/A FJ20E model retained the RS moniker. The 2000 prefix was dropped.

Further changes were made in 1984, most notably the addition of an intercooler, revised compression ratios and turbocharger exhaust housing to the FJ20ET powered model, now known as the RS-X Turbo C and increasing output to 151 kW of power at 6400 rpm and 245 N·m of torque at 4400 rpm. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2

To this day the FJ20-powered R30 Skyline remains a cult car both at home and overseas (there are still dedicated "one make" drag racing events for this model in Japan), and is credited with rejuvenating the Skyline brand in the early 1980s. It also paved the way for the eventual re-introduction of the legendary GT-R badge, markedly absent since the end of C110 Skyline production in 1973.

The RS achieved moderate success in Australia in the mid-1980s, with drivers such as George Fury competing in (and winning) various touring car championships during that time.

Models: (Japan)

R31

R31
Production 1985-1989
309,716 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
2-door coupe
4-door station wagon
Engine(s) 1. The Nissan FJ series engine was a Straight-4 DOHC 2- or 24 L Internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1980s first in 2 Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A hardtop is a term for a rigid rather than canvas Automobile roof A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate 8 L CA18I I4
2. The CA engine is a 16 L to 20 L Inline-4 Piston engine from Nissan designed for a variety of smaller Nissan vehicles The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L CA20E I4
2. The CA engine is a 16 L to 20 L Inline-4 Piston engine from Nissan designed for a variety of smaller Nissan vehicles The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L RB20E I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20ET I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20DET I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20DET-R I6
3. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB30E I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 8 L Diesel RD28 I6
R31 Nissan Skyline Coupe 2000 GTS-R
R31 Nissan Skyline Coupe 2000 GTS-R

The R31 Skyline of 1986 was a natural evolution on the R30 shape. The Nissan RD engine series is substantially similar in design to the Nissan RB engine series except that it is a Diesel engine The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The design was slightly larger and squarer than previous Skylines. It was available as a Sedan, Hardtop sedan, Coupe and station wagon.

The R31 Skyline introduced many new technologies and features. The HR31 was the first Skyline to be equipped with the new RB-series of engines. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The R31 RB engines are often referred to as "Red Top" engines because of the red cam covers. There were three variants. The earliest series of DOHC RB engines used the NICS (Nissan Induction Control System) injection system with 12 very small intake runners, and a butterfly system to divide the intake ports in half for better low RPM performance. Later versions used ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) engine management, discarded the twelve tiny runners for six much larger ones (though they retained twelve ports on the head, so there was a splitter plate), and received a slightly larger turbocharger. Nissan's RD28, a 2. The Nissan RD engine series is substantially similar in design to the Nissan RB engine series except that it is a Diesel engine 8 straight-6 engine, introduced Diesel-power to the line-up. Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum Another technological first for the R31 was the introduction of Nissan's proprietary 4-wheel steering system, dubbed HICAS (High Capacity Active Steering). HICAS ( High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan 's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and The R31 series were also the only models in the Skyline family to feature a 4-door hardtop variation. A hardtop is a term for a rigid rather than canvas Automobile roof These models were generally badged as the Passage GT.

The R31 Skyline was also produced in Australia, with a 3. 0 L motor (RB30E) available in sedan or wagon form, as well as a four-cylinder version called the Nissan Pintara. The Nissan Pintara was a mid-sized family of vehicles manufactured by Nissan Australia from 1986 until 1993 The wagon had the same front style as the coupe and sedan—the only difference being that it lacked the four round brake lights that had been a consistent element of Skyline design (except for the r31 series one which had rectangular taillights with a solid bar through the centre which was also shared by the Pintara). These cars were manufactured in Australia due to the heavy import laws which made it expensive to bring cars into Australia.

29,305 R31 Skylines were also manufactured and sold in South Africa in 4-door sedan form between 1987 and 1992. These were the last Skylines seen in South Africa. Power came from either the RB30E 3. 0 straight-6 motor, RB20E 2. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 straight-6 motor or the CA20S 4-cylinder powerplant. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders

GTS-R

The ultimate version of the R31 was the RB20DET-R powered HR31 GTS-R Coupe (800 units built for group A evolution). It had a reworked version of the normal RB20DET with a much larger turbocharger on a tubular steel exhaust manifold, as well as a much larger front mounted intercooler boosting power to a factory claimed 210 ps (154 kW), with racing versions making 460 hp (343 kW) in Group A trim.

Models: 'Japan'

'Australia'

'South Africa'

R32

R32
R32 Skyline
Production 1989-1994
296,087 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 1. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 8  CA18I I4
2. The CA engine is a 16 L to 20 L Inline-4 Piston engine from Nissan designed for a variety of smaller Nissan vehicles The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L RB20E I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L RB20DET I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 6 L RB26DETT I6 (GT-R)
Curb weight 1320 kg (type-m) 1430 kg (gt-r)
Fuel capacity 60 litres
R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R

The HCR32 Skyline debuted in May 1989. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e It was available as either a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan/saloon, all other bodystyles were dropped. It featured several versions of the RB-series straight-6 engines, which had improved heads (the twelve port inlet was gone) and used the ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) injection system. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Also available were an 1800 cc 4 cylinder GXi model. Most models had HICAS four wheel steering, with the rear wheels being hydraulically linked to the front steering. HICAS ( High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan 's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and For the mechanical technology see Hydraulic machinery and Hydraulic cylinder Hydraulics is a topic of science and Engineering The 2. 5 litre version became one of the first cars made in Japan to feature a 5 speed automatic transmission. The GTS-t Type M included larger five-stud 16 in wheels, four piston front callipers and twin piston rears. ABS was optional (except for the GT-R), viscous LSD was standard on all turbo models and optional on all but the GXi.

R32 Models:

GT-R

The GT-R returned with twin ceramic turbochargers, all-wheel steering, all wheel drive, and 280 hp (206 kW) at 6800 rpm. This article is for the Nissan sports coupe produced from 1969 to 2002 A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. Steering is the term applied to the collection of components linkages etc Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The RB26DETT engine actually produced ~320 hp, but it was unstated due to the Japanese car makers' "gentlemen's agreement" not to exceed 206 kW (276 hp). The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. A gentlemen's agreement is an informal Agreement between two or more parties The engine was designed for ~500 hp in racing trim,[3] and then muzzled by the exhaust, boost restriction, and ECU. A Nissan Skyline is capable straight off the market to have 188kw and reaches 0-100KMH in 6. 2 seconds and 1/4 mile in aprox 15. 0 seconds with manual transmission. The electronic boost control had a small physical restriction in the control lines. It was marked in yellow so the new owner could remove it and enjoy a safe factory boost increase. After this increase the Car would put out ~320hp and could do 0-100km/hr in 4. 7seconds and quarter mile in 12. 8 seconds. [4] The GT-R had Super HICAS, a more advanced computer controlled four wheel steering system using electric actuators. HICAS ( High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan 's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and

The GT-R had a significantly larger intercooler, larger brakes, and aluminum front guards and bonnet. Other distinguishing features include flared front and rear wheel arches. More supportive seats were fitted, and the turbo boost gauge and digital clock were removed from inside the instrument cluster. The clock was replaced with a torque meter that indicated how much torque was being delivered to the front wheels (0%-50%). Oil temp, voltage and turbo boost gauges were fitted below the climate control.

The Porsche 959 was Nissan's target when designing the GT-R. The Porsche 959 is a Sports car manufactured by Porsche from 1986 to 1989 first as a Group B rally car and later as a legal Production car designed The chief engineer, Naganori Itoh, intended to use the car for Group A racing, so the design specification was drawn up in conjunction with a copy of the Group A rules. The Nordschleife production car record at the time of development was 8'45" - set by a Porsche 944. The Nürburgring, known as simply " The Ring " by enthusiasts is a Motorsport Race track in Nürburg, Germany. The 944 is a Sports car built by Porsche from 1982 to 1991 It replaced the 924 as Porsche's entry level model although 924 production continued through Nissan test driver Hiroyoshi Katoh reset the record with a time of 8'20". [5] Best Motoring managed 8'22"38. [6]

The R32 GT-R dominated Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), winning 29 races from 29 starts, taking the series title every year from 1989-1993. JTCC redirects here JTCC can also refer to John Tyler Community College. [7] It took 50 races from 50 starts from 1991-1997 (latterly R33) in the N1 Super Taikyu. In relation to Motorsport governed by the FIA, Group N refers to a set of regulations providing 'standard' production vehicles for competition often referred to as The R32 GT-R was introduced in the Australian Bathurst 1000 touring-car race to compete against GM Holden and Ford V8 saloons, winning in 1991 & 1992. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Bathurst 1000 (currently officially known as the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following This success led to the Australian motoring press naming the car Godzilla due to it being a "monster from Japan" and as Australia was the first export market for the car the name quickly spread. Etymology Name "Godzilla" is a combination of two Japanese words and. However, the GT-R's success was a major contributing factor, sounding the death knell of Group A Touring Car racing; with the formula being scrapped soon after. In relation to Motorsport governed by the FIA, Group A referred to a set of regulations providing production-derived vehicles for outright competition JTCC was similarly blighted by the R32 GT-R, and splintered soon after, leading to the switch to the Supertouring category and also indirectly to the GT500 category of today. Supertouring, Class 2 or Class II Touring Cars were the rules laid out by the FIA for national Touring car racing in 1994 based on the 2 The Super GT series formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC (全日本GT選手権 Zen Nihon GT Sensyuken) is a grand

When originally designed, the homologation rulebook mandated 16" wheels, so that's what the GT-R got. Homologation is a technical term derived from the Greek homologeo (ὁμολογέω for "to agree" which is generally used in English to signify This limited the size of the brakes, and the Nissan four pots weren't really up to competition use. A later change in rules allowed 17" wheels, so in February 1993 the GT-R V-spec (for Victory) emerged wearing 17" BBS mesh wheels covering larger Brembo brakes. Brembo is a manufacturer of Automotive Brake systems especially for high-performance cars and Motorcycles It was established in Bergamo The clutch actuation changed from a push to a pull system, and the car received an active rear differential. A year later the V-Spec II appeared with a new sticker and wider tires. [8]

R33

R33
Production 1993-1998
217,133 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 2. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 0 L RB20E I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DET I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 6 L RB26DETT I6 (GT-R)
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 8 L RBX-GT2 I6 (400R)
R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R
R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R
R33 Skyline GTST series 2 coupe.
R33 Skyline GTST series 2 coupe. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders
R33 Skyline GTS25T four door (rear).
R33 Skyline GTS25T four door (rear).
R33 Skyline interior.
R33 Skyline interior.

The R33 Skyline was introduced in August 1993. Slightly heavier than the R32, and available as a 2 and 4 door, all models now used a 6-cylinder engine. Nissan took the unusual step of down grading the GTS model to have only the RB20E, while the twin-cam of the R32 GTS was discontinued along with the 2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. 0 L turbo RB20DET. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. As with the R32, all manual transmissions on the 2. 5 litre non turbo models were 5 speed, all 2 litre and turbo 2. 5 litre automatic models were equipped with a 4 speed auto transmission.

Some models came equipped with a new version of the HICAS 4-wheel steering system called Super HICAS. HICAS ( High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan 's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and This computer controlled system was first used on the R32 GTR. Super HICAS used electric actuators to steer the rear, as opposed to the hydraulic HICAS.

As an option, an active limited slip differential was available instead of the standard viscous LSD. A limited slip differential ( LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational Velocity This new unit locked the rear differential if it detected that traction was lost by one of the wheels. A light on the dash also lit up if the LSD engaged. Active LSD came standard on all V-spec R33 GT-R Skylines and was also available on a certain amount of ECR33 GTS25t models, these can be identified by the A-LSD and SLIP lights on the tachometer.

The RB25DE and RB25DET engines also became equipped with NVCS (variable inlet cam phasing). The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Nissan Variable Cam Timing (commonly known as N-VCT VCT or NVCS is an Automobile Variable valve timing technology developed by Nissan. NVCS equipped RBs have a bulge on the front of the cam cover. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Nissan introduced a very rare 4 door GT-R. Two versions of the 4-door GT-R were available from Nissan's subsidiaries: the first was produced by Autech, and the second was a joint Autech/Nismo project. ( is a pro tuner of Nissan cars Founded in 1986, the company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means ( is a pro tuner of Nissan cars Founded in 1986, the company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means Nismo (abbreviated from) is the Motorsports and performance division of Nissan Motor Company.

A R33 based wagon was released in September 1996, called the Stagea. The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform is a Station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 It had a different body style than the R33 and R34 and (with the exception of the RS FOUR & Autech variants) was only available with an automatic transmission. ( is a pro tuner of Nissan cars Founded in 1986, the company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means A common modification on the Stagea is to fit it with an R34 skyline front, in effect making a 4 door R34 wagon. The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform is a Station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 The Stagea is the only four wheel drive manual transmission Nissan on the R33 platform with the RB25DET engine. The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform is a Station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Presumably, a 5 speed 4WD Skyline equipped with an RB25DET would have been too close in performance to the much more expensive GT-R. There was also an Autech Stagea, the 260RS released with full GT-R running gear, the RB26DETT engine, body kit, 17" BBS style alloys, GT-R instrumentation, and manual transmission. ( is a pro tuner of Nissan cars Founded in 1986, the company sells the cars through Nissan dealers rather than through other means [9]

R33 models:

1996

The R33 Skyline (Series 2) continued the concepts introduced in the R32. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Drivers airbags became standard in 1996 as they had been only an option up until this time, passenger side airbags remained an option. For the RB25DET engine the ignition system was also changed, with the ignition module no longer located on the cam covers and was instead replaced by smart ignition coils (Ignitor built into coil) and ECU. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The RB25DET turbo was also given a nylon compressor wheel. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Throughout the time the R33 was produced there were quite a number of different styled lights and bodykits fitted, the actual body/chassis underwent no changes. Among the cosmetic changes in the series 2 were, the headlights which tapered down more towards the grill and were fitted with improved reflectors, the grill (which was longer on the Series 1), the bonnet which had a re-shaped leading edge to fit the new lights and front bumper changing shape in the smallest amount to match the lower edge of the new headlights. Later models of the Series 2 also had the option of having an Active-LSD fitted. The R33 ceased production in March 1998 with the 40th Anniversary R33 Series 2.

GT-R

The BCNR33 GT-R version also had the same RB26DETT engine that the BNR32 was equipped with, although torque had been improved, due to changes in the turbo compressor aerodynamics, turbo dump pipe, and intercooler. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The turbo core changed from a sleeve bearing to a ball bearing, but the turbine itself remained ceramic, except on N1 turbos (steel turbine, sleeve bearing). From the R33 onward, all GT-Rs received Brembo brakes. Brembo is a manufacturer of Automotive Brake systems especially for high-performance cars and Motorcycles It was established in Bergamo 1995 saw the GT-R get an improved version of the RB26DETT, the ATTESA-ETS all wheel drive system, and Super HICAS all-wheel steering. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. ATTESA (acronym for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain) is a Four-wheel drive used in some Automobiles produced by the Japanese Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to HICAS ( High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension) is Nissan 's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and A limited edition model was created in 1996, called the NISMO 400R, that produced 400 hp (298 kW). An R33 GT-R driven by Dirk Schoysman lapped the Nordschleife in less than 8 minutes. The Nürburgring, known as simply " The Ring " by enthusiasts is a Motorsport Race track in Nürburg, Germany. Though it was often said to be the first production car to break 8 minutes, the limited run Jaguar XJ220 had already achieved a 7'46" lap. The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engined Sports car produced by Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing as Jaguar Sport between 1992 [10] Other manufacturers had caught up since the R32 was released, and the R33 never dominated motorsport to the extent of the R32. p. s.

R34

R34
R34 Skyline GT-R
Production 1998–2002
64,623 units sold
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 0 L RB20DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DE I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 5 L RB25DET I6
2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 6 L RB26DETT I6
R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nür
R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nür
A R34 Skyline 25GT-T coupe
A R34 Skyline 25GT-T coupe

In May 1998 the HR/ER/BNR34 addressed many of the concerns over the change from the R32 to the R33, with more emphasis on sportiness, and marked the introduction of the more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly RB25DET NEO engine. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The RB20E engine was discontinued in the R34 base model (GT), and the RB20DE, after last being used in the R32 Skyline, was reintroduced in updated NEO guise. The R34 GT powered by the RB20DE NEO, coupled with a 5 speed gearbox, became the most fuel efficient straight six Skyline to date (of any shape). It was not the most fuel efficient straight six of its time though; the 1998 Toyota Supra had better reported fuel economy. The 5 speed automatic transmission available on some models in the previous 2 shapes were discontinued. In its place Nissan produced a 4 speed tiptronic transmission for all of the automatic versions. Tiptronic (sometimes informally abbreviated to Tip) is a type of discrete Automatic transmission developed by Porsche, and used in its vehicles and those

Models:

GT-R

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec Nür in Sri Lanka.
Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec Nür in Sri Lanka. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders

The GT-R reappeared in 1999, with a revised chassis and other updates. This article is for the Nissan sports coupe produced from 1969 to 2002 The R34 turbos received a ball bearing core. The R34 N1 turbos had a metal exhaust wheel, and ball bearing center section. A stronger six speed Getrag gearbox was used. Getrag (sometimes written GETRAG) is a leading manufacturer of Automobile Manual transmissions The company was founded on 1 May, 1935 The turbo outlet pipes were changed from cast to formed metal outlets. The intercooler had a temperature probe in the V-spec models.

Models:


V35

V35
Production sedan: 2003-2006
coupe: 2003-2007
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Engine(s) 2. The RB engine is a 20L to 30L Straight-6 four-stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan. Twin-turbo refers to a turbocharged engine on which two turbochargers compress the intake charge The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5 L VQ25DD V6
3. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0 L VQ30DD V6
3. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 5 L VQ35DE V6
2002 Skyline 300GT V35
2002 Skyline 300GT V35


The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, was based on Nissan's FM platform, shared with the 350Z. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The Nissan FM platform is a modern FM layout Automobile platform. The Nissan Skyline used a front-midship engine (VQ35DE), rear-wheel drive layout (all-wheel drive was available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to the United States. There it was sold under the company's luxury brand, Infiniti, as the Infiniti G35. The Infiniti G35 is an Entry-level luxury car / Mid-size car produced by Nissan 's Infiniti division from 2002 until 2008

The V35 was a major turning point for the Skyline. There was no straight 6, no turbo, and no GT-R. Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and although the Skyline & the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, underbody aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. The Nissan 350Z is a two seat Sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co LTD. [11] Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant. [12] Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continued developing R32-R34 GT-Rs. Top Secret did tune a V35, but they replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. [13] Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. The SR engine is a 16 L 18 L or 20 L Straight-4 4-stroke from Nissan. [14]

V35 Police Car
V35 Police Car

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V36

V36
Also called Infiniti G
Production 2006-present (Japan)
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Engine(s) 2. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5 L VQ25HR V6
3. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 5 L VQ35HR V6

The 12th generation Skyline appeared on 20 November 2006. The VQ engine is a 20 L to 40 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders [15]

It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35. It is equipped with either a VQ25HR 2. 5 L V6 producing 165 kW or a VQ35HR 3. 5 L V6 with 232 kW (HR is the designation of the 4th iteration of the VQ engine [as opposed to the DE suffix of the previous iterations] and stands for High Response and High Revolution). The 2. 5 L is available as a 4-wheel drive variant as well.

On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the Infiniti G37 (U. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Infiniti G37 is a premium luxury sports car by Infiniti and will be offered in both coupe and sedan models in 2009 S Spec Skyline coupe) will be produced for the 2009 model year. This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories.

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The coupe was released in July 2007 as the G37. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Unlike its sedan sibling it is powered by a 3. 7 L version of Nissan's V6, producing an estimated 330 hp (246 kW) and 270 lb·ft (366 N·m).

R35

GT-R R35
Manufacturer Nissan
Production 2009-present
Assembly Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan (as G35, G37)
Predecessor Nissan Skyline GT-R
Class Sports Car
Body style(s) 2-door coupé
Layout All-wheel drive, Front-engined
Platform Premium Midship
Engine(s) VR38DETT twin-turbo V6
Wheelbase 109. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Tochigi can refer to Tochigi Prefecture - a Japanese prefecture with 2004787 people Tochigi can refer to Tochigi Prefecture - a Japanese prefecture with 2004787 people For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. G37, G-37 or G37 may refer to The Infiniti G37 automobile The Glock 37 firearm This article is for the Nissan sports coupe produced from 1969 to 2002 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Nissan PM platform or "Premium Midship" platform is a modern FM layout Automobile platform. The VR engine is a 38 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. The engine is the product of further development of the widely successful VQ Twin-turbo refers to a turbocharged engine on which two turbochargers compress the intake charge A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4-inch
Length 4655 mm (183. 2 in)
Width 1895 mm (74. 6 in)
Height 1370 mm (53. 9 in)
Curb weight 3836 lbs
Main article: Nissan GT-R

The new GT-R (R35)was never officially named Skyline but many people see it as the successor to the Skyline GT-R. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e The Nissan GT-R is a Sports car created by Nissan, released in Japan on 6 December 2007, and expected to be released into the UK by It was released in Japan on 24 October 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It is expected to be released internationally during 2008 as a 2009 model. It was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show, following the leak of the December issue of MotorTrend magazine that covered the future release of the model. Bearing a high resemblance to the Nissan GT-R Proto, the new GT-R keeps a shape that still bears the traits of its predecessors, but loses the "Skyline" moniker officially. The Nissan GT-R is a Sports car created by Nissan, released in Japan on 6 December 2007, and expected to be released into the UK by The new GT-R is equipped with the new VR38DETT V6 twin turbo engine, breaking a 35 year old tradition of putting inline-sixes in GT-R models. The VR engine is a 38 L V6 Piston engine from Nissan. The engine is the product of further development of the widely successful VQ The new GT-R still keeps certain technologies that made it famous, like an updated version of the ATTESA-ETS. The new R35 will be the first GT-R to be in production for the United States. The new GT-R has also a had big sucess in Japanese racing series, then as the racing model the GT-R GT500.

Importation to foreign countries

The Skyline is a Grey import vehicle in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia & New Zealand, amongst others. Grey import vehicles are motor vehicles and motorcycles which may be imported either brand new or used from another country where they are more readily available and competitively

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Notes

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  3. ^ Butler, Andy (2006). Skyline GT-R The Ultimate Japanese Supercar. Haynes, pg. 25. ISBN 1-84425-105-5.  
  4. ^ Donnon, Martin et al. (2005). High Performance Imports 57. Express Motoring Publications, pg. 91.  
  5. ^ Butler, Andy (2006). Skyline GT-R The Ultimate Japanese Supercar. Haynes, pg. 21-33. ISBN 1-84425-105-5.  
  6. ^ Motoharu Kurosawa (Gan-San) et al. (2005). Best Motoring International, Nismo Beast Unleashed [DVD]. Zigzag Asia.
  7. ^ Keiichi Tsuchiya et al. (2005). Best Motoring International, RB Japanese Muscle [DVD]. Zigzag Asia.
  8. ^ Butler, Andy (2006). Skyline GT-R The Ultimate Japanese Supercar. Haynes, pg. 36. ISBN 1-84425-105-5.  
  9. ^ Ellis, Ben et al. (2001). High Performance Imports 15. Express Motoring Publications, pg. 74-78.  
  10. ^ Nunn, Peter (December 2006). Wheels. Australia: ACP Magazines, pg. 13.  
  11. ^ Akihiko Nakaya et al. (2003). Best Motoring International, 350Z Shock [DVD]. Zigzag Asia.
  12. ^ Carbonare, Dino Dalle et al. (2006). Jtuner 11. Future Publications, pg. 8-18.  
  13. ^ Ellis, Ben et al. (2005). High Performance Imports 54. Express Motoring Publications, pg. 42-48.  
  14. ^ Warne, Grant et al. (2005). High Performance Imports 62. Express Motoring Publications, pg. 44-48.  
  15. ^ Nissan Introduces All-New Skyline. Nissan Press Release (20 November 2006). Retrieved on 2006-11-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus"  “Nissan Motors”
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