| The Nissan Skyline GT-R was originally called the | | | | improved upon to give the car more ground |
| Prince. GT-R stands for Grand Turismo Racer. | | | | clearance. The special edition was released in 1997 |
| The decision was made to separate the R to | | | | with an upgraded engine, suspension, and exhaust. |
| make it known this is a racing vehicle. Another | | | | This car handled unbelievably well at speeds of |
| version the GT-B was also introduced, the B | | | | over 200 miles per hour! For 2000, the car got a |
| standing for Berlinetta. | | | | face lift with the interior being changed from grey |
| The Nissan Skyline GTR originally came out in the | | | | to black. The console area was also widened. The |
| 1970's but it didn't do well. In 1973 production was | | | | car remained the same except it was shortened |
| halted until 1989. It came out in full force, with a | | | | some through 2002. |
| reputation as being a powerful racing car to be | | | | Part of the reason production was stopped for |
| reckoned with. This car has an edge in the racing | | | | this vehicle is because it has never met the |
| sector because it offers hydraulic on demand four | | | | requirements of the US until now. Motorex has |
| wheel drive and four wheel steering. The Nissan | | | | announced a street legal Nissan Skyline GT-R is |
| Skyline GT-R underwent many design changes in | | | | ready for release. It is expected to roll out |
| 1989 to be a top contender in the areas of speed | | | | internationally later in 2007 with a 2008 model. |
| and control. Production of this vehicle was halted | | | | This car comes with some body changes but it is |
| again in 2002. | | | | still easy to maneuver and very fast. |
| Owners of the Nissan Skyline GT-R take pride in | | | | Are you looking for a car that is incredibly fast |
| owning such a vehicle. There are numerous clubs | | | | and has an awesome design? The Nissan Skyline |
| for owners of these vehicles. They have even | | | | GT-R in the past has only been seen in the racing |
| made modifications to the cars to make them | | | | world, especially the underground street racing |
| even faster. They have websites that advertise | | | | circuit. It became well known for speed and being |
| racing, vehicles for sale, repair information, and | | | | easy to handle because of having rear wheel |
| general discussions. Most of these cars have a | | | | drive options. |
| high resell value because of the limited number of | | | | This 2008 model will feature a V-6 twin turbo |
| them manufactured in any given year. | | | | engine, to keep the overall weight of the vehicle |
| These Nissan Skyline GTR enthusiasts take pride | | | | low. This will help it maintain speed. It will have 450 |
| in the variations of their car from year to year | | | | horsepower and still meet all the emission |
| because the production specifications kept | | | | regulations. The pistons and connecting rods are |
| changing. An evolution of the engine was done in | | | | made of forged steel. You will also see an |
| 1990 and only 550 cars were produced. The | | | | improved turbocharger layout and output. Models |
| engine was vamped again in 1991 with only 228 | | | | of the 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R will be available |
| cars manufactured. A V-spec was added to the | | | | at various car shows during 2007. You can also |
| brake system for 1993. The 1994 Nissan Skyline | | | | start ordering them through dealerships around |
| GT-R had a change to the width of the tires. | | | | August of 2007. It is going to be a huge |
| For 1995, the Nissan Skyline GT-R got a sportier | | | | competitor to the Ford Mustang and the new |
| look to the exterior. The suspension was also | | | | Chevy Camaro that will be out in 2009. |