The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range. The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969 to 1973. After a 16-year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32 due to its popularity. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring publication Wheels in its July 1989 edition. The GT-R proceeded to win the JTCC Group A series championship 4 years in a row, and also had success in the Australian Touring Car Championship winning from 1990 to 1992, until a regulation change excluded the GT-R in 1993.
The Skyline GT-R became the flagship of Nissan performance, showcasing many advanced technologies including the ATTESA E-TS 4WD system and the Super-HICAS four-wheel steering. The GT-Rs remained inexpensive compared to its European rivals, with a list-price of ¥4,500,000 (US$31,000 or ~€40,000). The Skyline GT-R was never manufactured outside Japan, and the sole export markets were Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, in 1991, and the UK as used Japanese imports. Despite this, the car has become an iconic sports car, including in countries from the Western World. It has become notable through pop culture such as The Fast and the Furious movie series, Initial D manga series, manga Shakotan Boogie, Wangan Midnight manga series, Need For Speed videogame series, and Gran Turismo videogame series. This new 2.6 L all wheel drive concept was put into production as the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The R32 developed 206 kW (276 hp) and 266 lb·ft (361 N·m) of torque, it had a curb weight of 1,430 kg (3,146 lbs). Nissan officially started its production run August 1989.
Versions
The Nissan Skyline has come out in the following versions:
Coll # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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019 | 2002 | 2002 First Editions 7/42 | Metallic Dark Blue | Black, White, Silver & Red | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | 5SP | 52920 | Malaysia | ||
019 | 2002 | 2002 First Editions 7/42 | Metallic Dark Blue | Black, White, Silver & Red | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | 52920 | Malaysia | ||
N/A | 2003 | Copter Chase Playset | White | Blue | Black / Plastic | Blue Tinted | Black | PR5 | 47380 | China | ||
N/A | 2003 | Copter Chase Playset | Red | White & Blue | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | 47380 | China | ||
N/A | 2003 | 100% Preferred - Super Street 1/4 | Red | Flames | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | RR5SP | B2260 | Malaysia | ||
N/A | 2003 | 100% Preferred - Super Street 1/4 | Green | Flames | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | RR5SP | B2260 | Malaysia | ||
N/A | 2003 | 100% Preferred - Sweet Rods (Japan) 5/6 | Dark Blue | White | Black / Plastic | Blue Tinted | Chrome | RR5SP | 85735 | China | ||
N/A | 2003 | Flag Flyers 5-Pack(2003) | Red | Japan tampos | Black / Plastic | Yellow tint | Black | PR5 | 57054 | China | ||
N/A | 2004 | Truckin' Transporters | Yellow | Green tampos | Black / Plastic | Green tint | Green | 5SP | C4363 | China | ||
N/A | 2004 | Snap-On Tools 5/6 | Silver | Black & Red | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | H3430 | China | ||
N/A | 2004 | Night Breed 5-Pack | Satin Anti-Freeze | Cyan, Black & Silver | Gray / Plastic | Tinted | Black | PR5 | B3637 | China | ||
060 | 2006 | Dropstars Series 5/5 | Metalflake Teal w/black hood | Silver & Black | Chrome / Plastic | Tinted | Black | OH5 | J3386 | Malaysia | ||
060 | 2006 | Dropstars Series 5/5 | Metalflake Grey w/black hood | Silver & Black | Chrome / Plastic | Tinted | Black | OH5 | J3386 | Malaysia | ||
060 | 2006 | Dropstars Series 5/5 | Metalflake Dark Blue w/black hood | Silver | Chrome / Plastic | Tinted | Black | OH5 | Malaysia | |||
122 | 2007 | Treasure Hunt 2/12 | Metallic Dark Orange / Silver | Black and White racing | Grey / Plastic | Tinted | Black | PR5 | K7613 | Malaysia |
Two variations in "JTee's" (and other sponsors)logo: with red (common) and without (rarer) |
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122 | 2007 | Treasure Hunt 2/12 | Spectraflame Copper / Silver | Black and White racing | Grey / Plastic | Tinted | Black | 6SP BLING | K7613 | Malaysia | ||
081 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 5/24 | Black w/ Gold & Silver flames | Racing Deco | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | PR5 | Malaysia | |||
081 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 5/24 | Metalflake Gold w/ Black flames | Racing Deco | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | PR5 | M6983 | Malaysia | ||
156 | 2009 | Dream Garage Series 10/10 | Metalflake Gold | Black Hood | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | Black PR5 | P2476 | Malaysia | ||
156 | 2009 | Dream Garage Series 10/10 | Royal Blue | Black Hood | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | Black PR5 | P2476 | Malaysia | ||
223 | 2010 | Mystery Cars 7/24 | Metallic Grey | Black, Orange, Red and White | Black / Plastic | Orange tint | Black | Orange Chrome PR5 | R7476 | Malaysia | ||
2011 | Racing Kits - Street Race | Metallic Purple | Silver, Red & White | Dark Gray / Plastic | Tinted | Red | White PR5 | V0104 | Malaysia | |||
2011 | Nightburnerz | Metallic Red | White and Black | Dark Gray / Plastic | Tinted | Dark Gray | Gold J5 | T9822 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D23, D24, D31 | ||
1/8 | 2016 | Gran Turismo Series | Red | Flat Black hood, 'NISSAN' & '32' on sides & hood, sponsor logos on sides, detailed rear | Black / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Dark Grey | White & Black PR5 | DJL13 | Thailand | Base code(s): J15
Named Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) |
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N/A | 2016 | Night Burnerz 5-Pack | Yellow | Black graphics on sides includes stripes and small faux-sponsors. Detailed rear fascia. | Black / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Gray PR5 | DJD30 | Thailand | Base code(s): J24
First release of this casting with metal spoiler. |
See also
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 as Successor