![]() With a world focused on conserving energy, the Skyline carries on without a GT-R variant. This span covers most of the fourth generation into the eighth generation. Still, ultimately, the performance variety is dropped the following year due to the energy crisis. and a re-evaluation of performance cars in the land of the rising sun. The Nissan GT-R saw a short life when the fourth-generation Skyline was introduced in 1972. and Japan. The days of cheap and plentiful oil (and gasoline) gave way to an era focused on fuel economy. This time marks the end of the golden age of muscle cars in the U.S. The 1973 oil embargo served as a wake-up call to the affected countries, including the U.S. #5 The energy crisis kills the Nissan GT-R The first generation of GT-Rs in racing form would achieve more than 50 victories in domestic touring car competitions, thus cementing the car’s reputation. The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo Racing) can trace its racing roots back to the pre-merger days of Prince. These efforts included back-and-forth competitions with Porsche during the Japan Grand Prix and other match-ups. The engineering that began with these pure race vehicles, including the legendary Prince R380, would serve as the basis for the first GT-R. The first GT-R appears as a sedan, but 1970 sees the car’s introduction in coupe form. Today, most Kias best its 160 horsepower output, but back then, it made for a thrilling and engaging drive. A four-wheel independent suspension-something else we take for granted today-added to the Skyline GT-R’s capabilities. At the heart of the GT-R-remember this is 50 years ago-is an inline six-cylinder engine with a quad-valve, dual overhead cam setup. Beneath the car’s plain wrapper lies a sophisticated combination of technology. The Skyline GT-R debuts as a platform for Nissan’s engineering prowess. #7 Why the 1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R is significant ![]() #8 The Nissan Skyline GT-R launches in 1969, a pivotal yearġ969 became a momentous year in history as major events became focused on technology. Significantly, man lands on the moon this year, plus the 747 makes an entrance, and testing begins for the first supersonic aircraft, the Concorde. Consumers see how high-tech machinery changes lives and lifestyles. Arguably, this forms the origins of Japanese car buyers wanting the latest and greatest technology in their automobiles, a significant trait in JDM culture. Amid these historic occasions, Nissan launches the Skyline GT-R and creates one of the great Japanese classics. At the same time, the third-generation Skyline loses the curves and soft edges of earlier models in favor of a stark, squared-off look with a tall greenhouse. The car’s emphasis was functioning over form. While the Skyline would soldier on under the Prince sub-brand for a short time after the Nissan merger, 1968 saw the release of the first Nissan Skyline (without any Prince badging). Embracing the Skyline’s performance heritage, Nissan offers the car with a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines in either a sedan or wagon. ![]() #9 The Nissan Skyline debuts as a sedan and wagon ![]() standards of the day but positioned the Skyline with more performance than its mainstream Japanese counterparts. Prince was absorbed in Nissan in 1966. With exaggerated rear fins and yards of chrome, the original Skyline mimicked the style of American sedans from the 1950s. A 60 horsepower engine and 87 mph top speed were modest by U.S. The car’s compact proportions were well-suited for the domestic market, but the car never gained traction elsewhere. Prince was formed in the post-war era from the remnants of an aircraft manufacturer. The inaugural Skyline debuted as an upscale sedan made by Japan’s Prince Motor Company in 1957. #10 The first Skyline was not built by Nissan ![]() It’s a car of legend and dreams.Īnd, with every noteworthy vehicle comes a remarkable story and history. Read on as we explore the intriguing details of the beginning and end of the storied Nissan Skyline and Skyline GT-R. Among the quirky and impressive is one of the best JDM cars ever built the Nissan Skyline (especially in performance GT-R form). (at least not through manufacturer channels). The field of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars is awash with a huge variety of unique vehicles that usually don’t make it to the U.S. Image by Bring A Trailer via CarBuzz 10 JDM Things To Know About The Legendary Nissan Skyline and Skyline GT-R ![]()
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