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Nissan skyline GT-R (PGC 10)

 1969-1972

The birth of the Japanese GT-R legend took place back in February 1969. First launched at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan Skyline GT-R was introduced as a sport performance car with 4 doors. The car was basically a stripped out Nissan Skyline with very subtle visual changes. The only thing that helped distinguish it from the normal Skyline was the red GT-R badge. 

Nissan skyline GT-R (C110)

1972-1973

The second generation of the Nissan Skyline GT-R was short-lived due to the early 1970's gas crisis that ended demand for performance cars. The car was launched at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show and in terms of power it featured the same in-line 6 cylinder S20 engine from the first Skyline GT-R generation. 

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)

1989-1995

After a 16-year break, Nissan gave birth to the third generation Skyline GT-R. The decision was made because of the Japanese manufacturer interest in the Group A Racing. The car introduced a new 2.6 liter straight-six engine (codenamed the RB26DETT) coupled with twin T28 Garrett turbochargers. Also featured as a premier was the ATTESA-ETS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain - Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)

1995-2002

In 1995, Nissan introduced the fourth generation Skyline GT-R, also known as the R33. The new car used the same RB26DETT engine from the R32. It mainly tried and succeeded in improving on the previous model. It featured improved computer parameters for the ATTESA-ETS all-wheel drive system and Super HICAS four-wheel steering concept. The power output was officially claimed as 280 hp, but in fact it was 302 hp. 

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)

2002-2007

In January 1999, Nissan introduced the fifth generation of the Skyline GT-R along with the V-Spec version. The fifth generation, known as the R34 kept the same 2.6 liter Twin Turbo engine from the previous models, but introduced a new chassis. The new car had a 50% stiffer body structure and was shorter than the R33.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R35)

2007-2016

The GT-R trumpets Nissan's next generation of steroid-pumped coupes. With a coefficient of drag of only 0.27 and a 3.8L V6 twin-turbo double overhead cam engine, which over the years got an increase of 5 hp from the 480 hp (MY2008) to 485 hp (for the MY2009 and 2010) and 588 Nm of maximum torque. GT-R is a futuristic-looking vehicle baring more resemblances to a jet fighter rather an car. Far from being a copy of a European design, the GT-R found inspiration for its design in acclaimed anime series such as Gundam.