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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. 1964 Prince Skyline 2000GT.
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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
1964 Prince Skyline 2000GT In the Japanese Grand Prix in 1964, powered by Nissan G7 6 cylinder engine, the Skyline finished first in its class, beginning its racing legacy.
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
6th Generation – R30 Skyline 1982 Nissan Skyline RS Turbo 2 liter inline 4 produced 190 hp Silhouette Formula
7th Generation - R31 Skyline 1985 - HICAS All-Wheel-Steering system is introduced RB20DET (6 cylinder, DOHC) powered Skyline GTS-R, boasting over 350 HP, wins the 1986 Group A Championship
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.
R33 Skyline (1993-1998) In 1995, Nissan Skyline GT-R set a world record at the Nuburgring, lapping the track in 7min 59sec – at the time, faster than any production road car 1997 Autech 4 Door Skyline GT-R
R33 Skyline (1993-1998) 400 HP 2.8 liter engine JGTC GT500 Skyline GT-R
R34 Skyline (1998 – 2003) Lighter and smaller than the R33, the R34 GT-R came equipped with a 6 speed close ratio transmission and enhanced ATESSA E-TS 4 wheel drive system.
R34 Skyline (1998 – 2003) 2003 JGTC Championship Winning GT-R
’04 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.