The Skyline GT-R makes many of its rivals look a bit silly. This is a car that can seat four people in comfort, is blessed with a large boot and good reliability. At the same time, it runs faster than a Lamborghini Diablo. The Skyline is equipped with four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering.
The power output of a standard Skyline is 280bhp, but Nissan honored warranties with cars boosted to 350bhp. There is also a six-speed Getrag close ratio gearbox, along with some great styling parts. The front and rear spoilers are huge; the eighteen inch wheels and Brembo brakes are eye-catching. The R32 is the lightest GT-R built. The R33 was more aggressive visually, with more add-ons on the body (in the form of a rear wing and side skirts). It was also bigger, but the engine had more torque, which made up for the extra weight. It was also marginally slower than its predecessor, but was still able to sprint from 0-100km/h in less than five seconds.
The R34 was launched in 1999. Although it's not immediately obvious, the more aggressive-looking R34 is smaller, yet it is 10-20kg heavier. The twin-turbo engine was reworked with new camshafts and new turbos. Its power was pegged at 206kW at 6800rpm and torque at 392Nm at 4400rpm.
The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, is based on Nissan's FM platform. The V35 marks the first generation of Skyline made for export to the United States. There it is sold under the brand name, Infiniti G35.
