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Nissan Skyline GT-R. Welcome to the Revolution. The Skyline Legacy. History – Prince Motor Co. -1955 The Racing Heritage Vehicle Technology and Engineering The AutomotiveForums.com Revolution. 1955 – Prince Motor Co. Skyline KPGC10.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R Welcome to the Revolution
The Skyline Legacy • History – Prince Motor Co. -1955 • The Racing Heritage • Vehicle Technology and Engineering • The AutomotiveForums.com Revolution
Skyline KPGC10 February 1969 – the first GT-R edition is released as part of the 3rd generation Skyline line-up. The car features a 2.0 liter engine producing 160hp.
KPGC10 Skyline Race Car March 1972 – The Skyline GT-R wins 50 races within 3 years
R32 Skyline (1989-1993) The GT-R is reintroduced for the first time since 1973. Engine: RB26DETT Drivetrain: ATTESA E-TS 4WD Super HICAS 4 wheel steering Calsonic Group A GT-R In August 1991, the Skyline GT-R becomes the first Japanese car to ever win the Spa Francocious 24 hr Endurance Race. The R32 GT-R wins 29 consecutive races in Group A 1990-1994.
R33 Skyline (1993-1998) In 1995, Nissan Skyline GT-R set a record at the Nurburgring, lapping the track in 7min 59sec – at the time, faster than any production road car to that date JGTC GT500 Skyline GT-R
R34 Skyline (1999 – 2003) Lighter and smaller than the R33, the R34 GT-R came equipped with a 6 speed close ratio transmission and enhanced ATTESA E-TS 4 wheel drive system.
R34 Skyline (1999 – 2003) 2003 JGTC Championship Winning GT-R
2004 24 Hours of Nurburgring Developed by Suzuki Tetsuo-san of Shift Japan, the Falken R34 GT-R took home victory in the A8 Class at Nurburgring in 2004.
Super Taikyu R34 GT-R N1 Totomu Fujitsubo #23(2001) Leyjun #63 (2002-2003)
AutomotiveForums.com (2004-2005) • This Nissan Skyline GT-R has taken home the following victories • 2001 CP Mine 500 km endurance race • 2001 Suzuka 300 mile endurance race • 2001 Fuji 4-hour endurance race • 2003 Suzuka 1000 km endurance race