The Nissan Skyline is a mid-size sports car with over 50 years of production history. It was originally produced by the Prince Motor Company, which was bought by Nissan in 1966.
The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is the tenth generation of the legendary sports car. Its premiere took place in September 1998.
Engineers and designers of the Japanese manufacturer have seriously updated the car. The new bodywork is more compact and sportier than the R33. In particular, the new car has slightly decreased in length.
The exterior of the Nissan R34 has become more aggressive and youthful. The version with the GT-R nameplate was produced only as a coupe, while the regular Nissan Skyline R34 is a sedan. Outwardly, they are seriously different from each other, with the only exception being branded round taillights.
The Nissan GTR 34 coupe has a much more aggressive appearance with different bumpers, a different grille and optics, extended wings and an impressive spoiler on the trunk lid.
Major technical changes
Especially for the modified Nissan GT-R R34, the Japanese developed a GETRAG manual gearbox with six steps, and they upgraded the turbochargers for the engines. The chassis has become more rigid, and the aerodynamic properties of the body have improved markedly.
What is the car capable of?
The all-wheel drive Nissan GT-R R34 is equipped with a 2.6-liter (392 Nm) 280-horsepower engine, which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. From standstill to a hundred, the coupe accelerates in 4.9 seconds, and the top speed reaches 250 km/h.
About versions and interior
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 was not officially sold on the Russian market. In other markets (in Europe and Japan), a choice of models from several modifications was offered. The standard version of the GT-R has a 5.8-inch LCD display, which displays various indicators, including turbo pressure, coolant and oil temperature.
On the GTR V-Spec, you can see a lateral/longitudinal acceleration graph and lap times on the screen. Unlike the regular version, the V-Spec has a lowered stiffer suspension. The exterior is distinguished by the presence of a carbon fiber diffuser and a modified hood with a special compartment for additional engine cooling.
Nissan GTR M-Spec R34 has a softer and more comfortable suspension, plus a leather interior. The standard GT-R was austere with simple black seat upholstery and harsh plastics used in trim.
The most powerful production GT-R R34
In 2002, Nissan introduced the GT-R R34 in a special Nur4 version. Its main feature was the upgraded engine, with which the maximum speed of the car increased to 300 km / h.
About prices in Russia
Buying a Nissan GT-R R34 on the secondary market in Russia is not so easy, since there are very few offers. On average, it is worth focusing on a price of 1,500,000 rubles, and Skyline tuning options will cost even more.
The car in the back of the R35 was replaced by the one that lost the Skyline prefix in the name, as well as the sedan version. The name Skylan is now in the domestic market in Japan called the Infiniti G series.
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Do you know how it happens? You are the head of the Japanese auto concern Nissan, you are releasing a GT-R and you are not even planning any enchanting sales. Also, you do not expect that the car will ever be popular abroad. But in 1989, the Nissan Skyline was considered the fastest Japanese car on the planet. In 1998, the world saw the Nissan Skyline R34. The machine was lit up more than once in the series of the film "Fast and the Furious" and marked the release of the tenth generation in a row.
In total, 13 generations of this machine have already been released. The current version of the V37 is sold under the name Infinity Q50 in countries such as Russia, North America, South Korea and Taiwan. The latest generation is produced under the name Nissan GT-R and was shown in 2016. All .
Car history
Skyline is one of the oldest types of Japanese cars - this brand has been operating for more than fifty years and an abundance of cars have been produced under the nameplate " skyline". The release of this vehicle was launched in 1955, when the Skyline ALSI-1 model was released. The car was created in the Prince Motor Company. This firm was created in 1952 by the Tama automobile company, which in turn was founded by the Tachikawa aviation company.
The latter firm was engaged in the production of fighter aircraft for the Second World War, and in 1952 began the production of Tama electric cars. In honor of Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Tama decided to rename the Prince Motor Company. The company began to produce gasoline bias cars to replace electric cars.
Prince was able to use a powertrain designed by workers from Fuji Precision Industries, a division of aviation firm Nakajima. When 1954 came, the companies decided to merge (Prince Motor Company and Fuji Precision Industries).
It is noteworthy that in 1966 the Japanese government recommended the creation of large companies that could compete in the international market and discourage foreign manufacturers from entering the local car market. As a result, Nissan merged with Prince, just as Toyota merged with Hino and Daihatsu.
It turns out that since the 67th year, Prince production has been sold under the Nissan or Datsun brand. Despite this, the Prince department still functions within the Nissan division and is responsible for the styling of the Skyline.
Interestingly, the Nissan Skyline in Japanese literally means Sky Line, Horizon.
Skyline ALSI (I generation 1957-1963)
ALSI-1 series. Similar cars were produced in 1957 and 1958 in sedan and station wagon body styles. They used the Prince brand and by Japanese standards, the model was a luxury car. A total of 33,759 vehicles were sold. The car had a frankly "pro-American" design and was equipped with a 1.5-liter (1,482 cubic centimeters) GA-30 power plant, which produced 60 horsepower (44 kW).
The number of revolutions reached 4,400 revolutions per minute. The model weighed about 1,300 kilograms, and the maximum speed was at the level of 140 kilometers per hour. In constructive terms, the Nissan Skyline of the 1st generation was quite simple, for example, there was a De Dion-type dependent suspension at the back, where there was a light beam connecting the rear wheels and a fixed final drive gearbox.
When 1958 came, they decided to update the car (ALSI-2), and it turned out in accordance with the latest American fashion 4 headlights and a GA-4 power plant, where there was an OHV valve mechanism. The volume was slightly increased to 1,484 cubic centimeters, but the power increased to 70 horsepower (52 kW).
The ALSI-2 series was almost the same as the debut version, except for a different nameplate on the hood and a single large horizontal bar on the grille. In addition, starting in 1962, they began to assemble a coupe and a convertible by hand, which received the name BLRA-3.
The car featured Italian styling by Giovanni Michelotti and a 1.9-liter 96 hp (72 kW) GB-30 powertrain. In just a couple of years, 60 such models were produced. The huge cost is to blame (almost 2 times more expensive than the serial version of Skyline). Together with other reasons, they decided to stop the production of cars, so they decided to bet on the next S 50-E series, which received a more modest price tag.
Skyline S50 (II generation 1963-1968)
The Prince Skyline S50-E was released in 1963 and was produced until 1968 in sedan (S50) and wagon (W50) body styles. The novelty had a new four-cylinder "engine" G1, with a volume of 1,484 cubic centimeters and 70 horsepower. If we compare the vehicle with its progenitor, then the car had a more angular shape.
The second generation Nissan Skyline has four round position headlights, which became the "brand" designation Skyline, which remained unchanged for many families until the R34 version. This version has a pair of large round brake lights and a pair of smaller turning lights.
The second generation Nissan Skyline came in two versions - a three-speed gearbox and a sportier four-speed transmission. The latter version received sports seats to once again emphasize its own character, and the variant with a 3-speed gearbox was equipped with seats only in front. When 1967 came, the C50 series was replaced by the C57 series, equipped with the latest G15 power unit.
He received a volume of 1,483 cm³, four cylinders and 88 horsepower. This motor was the most powerful in Japan at that time. In total, about 114,238 cars were sold. In 1964, Prince decides to build the Skyline GT racing car, which uses the G-7 6-cylinder engine from the Gloria S40. As a result, the wheelbase was increased by 200 millimeters, and a special mount for the six-cylinder engine was also organized.
Initially, only a modest number of these cars were produced for competition in the GT class, which is why they became very popular. The company's management decided to put the vehicle into serial production. As a result, the final model gave rise to the S54 series and was named the Skyline 2000GT.
It was released in two versions. The GT-A was equipped with a G7 engine with a single 105 horsepower carburetor. The GT-B version came with three 40DCOE-18 Weber carburetors, a 5-speed close ratio transmission, a 99-liter fuel tank, a full set of tools, a limited slip differential, brake booster and a high compression powertrain.
Both versions featured front disc brakes with 2-piston calipers and rear alloy drum brakes. Cars that came out later took airflow through a small window ball vent that was added to the dashboard. For the competition, only the GT-B model was used.
The result of the races was as follows: the "Japanese" was able to finish the race in 2nd place, almost overtaking the victorious model Porsche 904GTS, which was almost a full race car. Such a result simply could not help but surprise, taking into account the fact that the Japanese model represented a four-door sedan. Model C54 was produced until 1968, so it served as the foundation for the emergence of the legendary Skyline.
Skyline С10 (III generation 1968-1972)
Models of the 1500 series, which replaced the C50 in the summer (July) of 1968, were produced until 1972. Vehicles were produced in two body styles - a 4-door sedan and station wagon. They had a G15 power plant from C57. The same car, but with a G18 engine, was sold under the index 1800. Such cars used Prince elements to a greater extent and were the last Skylines produced under the Prince brand. All other versions of the Skyline were renamed the Nissan Skyline.
Skyline 2000GT (GC10 series). Exactly like all other derivatives of the C10 series, the GC10 (G-installed in the GT) was mainly designed by Prince employees, despite the fact that these cars already had their name Nissan Skyline 2000GT. The vehicle was introduced in 1968 (2 months after the 1,500 line) and was originally produced in 2 versions - a 4-door sedan (GC10) and a 5-door hatchback.
After 1970, they began to produce a coupe (KGC10). The car was almost the same as the previous version of the S54 GT-A, which was equipped with a six-cylinder engine instead of the previous four-cylinder. The two thousandth version had an L20 power unit, which received a volume of 1,998 cm³ and 105 horsepower.
Skyline 2000GT-R (PGC-10 line). Already in 1968, the company presented to the public a new 1500 series and a version comparable to the previous GT-A (GC10 series). However, the public was waiting for a replacement for the GT-B. I had to wait almost a year when a new model appeared - in 1969 they released the GT-R.
It was the newly minted Nissan Skyline GT-R that was ready to write world history.
The new Skyline 2000GT-R received an S20 power unit with a displacement of 1,998 cm³, which produced 160 “horses”, which was comparable to the Porsche 911 (the German was also produced at that time). This power plant was almost the same as the GR8 for the racing version of the Nissan R380, which was able to win the third Japanese GP in 1966, ahead of the Porsche Carrera 6.
Since it was designed for racing tracks, the PHC10 was a lightweight model with no heater or radio, but looked like any other four-door sedan on the outside. Two years later, the GT-R coupe variant was introduced in March 1971. Thanks to the shorter wheelbase and lighter weight, it was possible to improve maneuverability compared to the 4-door version.
The novelty continued the racing pedigree of past versions and achieved 33 wins in a year and a half of racing, which continued with 50 KPGC-10 wins. In 1972, they decided to stop the production of these machines.
Skyline С110 (IV generation 1972-1977)
A couple of main versions were envisaged - 1600GT and 1800GT. Two versions had derivatives of the G15, G16 (1.6l) and G 18 (1.8l) engines, respectively. In total, the Nissan Skyline C110 sold 539,727 cars, which is quite a lot. The third version was called 2000GT-X and was compared with C10 2000GT.
Such a car had an improved version of the L20 power plant, producing 130 horsepower instead of the previous 109. The most powerful car on the list was the 2000 GT-R, which had an unchanged version of the S20 engine with 160 horsepower.
Like its predecessor, the car could go in a coupe and a four-door sedan. A total of 197 examples were produced, which were considered the last to carry the GT-R lettering for more than a decade. It is noteworthy that they were not used for sports races.
Skyline С210 (V generation 1977-1981)
For the entire period of production, 539,727 cars were sold. Abroad, the models, as before, were sold under the Datsun brand. Like the third generation Nissan Skyline, the C210 series was released in 4 versions. It is worth noting that due to the fuel crisis and more stringent emission requirements, the GT-R version was discontinued and the Skyline 2000GT-ES (KGC211) model appeared instead of the top version.
The vehicle appeared in the spring (April) of 1980 and had a new turbo version of the L20, called the L20ET, which allowed it to produce 140 horsepower. Such a power plant lost in power to the GT-R, however, in contrast to the C20, it was able to meet emission standards and launched a new stage in the history of Skyline - the first turbocharged engine.
The standard modifications were given the name 1600TI and 1800TI, which received L16 and L18 engines, respectively, instead of the previous power units of the "G" divisions. The old model 2000GT-X "lost" X, and received the name 2000GT, which had the same L20 engine with a capacity of 130 "horses".
Skyline R30 (VI generation 1981-1985)
In 1981, the Nissan Skyline R30 was introduced to the public, which was built on the C31 Laurel platform. The new sixth generation of the Nissan Skyline brought with it a new company policy. The "Six" was significantly different from previous produced cars, the car became lighter, larger and returned to sports competitions.
All car models, in addition to the station wagon, had round rear lights, which served as a distinctive element of Skyline. The top versions of the Skyline R30 could be adjusted according to the stiffness of the suspension, and while driving. Until the end of the 20th century, all other Skyline families received the designation R3X.
It was the Nissan Skyline R30 that became the first mass-produced car in Japan with adjustable suspension while driving.
New versions came out in August 1981 and had five different models. Their appearance was angular. Many experts say that the company has taken a step back - to Skyline's sports past. Such models had new engines, instead of the previously installed L16. These were the 2000GT and 2800GT six-cylinder engines.
Following the Japanese company's decision not to produce the GT-R, the Skyline line did not have a single DOHC engine (motor with 2 overhead camshafts). When the oil crisis ended, turbocharged cars came out, however, DOHC was not yet used.
Especially for this, it was decided to release the RS Skyline in October 1981. The car could be bought in sedan and coupe. Two two-liter FJ0E engines were installed on it, which developed 150 horsepower. The power plant was developed specifically for the competition. In 1983, the "engine" was improved by installing a turbine.
As a result, the power unit was called the FJ20ET (T- refers to the installed turbine), issuing 190 horsepower. A little later, it was upgraded to 205 “mares” with the help of the introduction of an intercooler. This model became known as the RS-X or Turbo C. It was not only the most powerful version of the Skyline at the time, but also the most successful race car.
Skyline R31 (VII generation 1985-1989)
Due to the fact that the R30 line was very popular, the management of the Japanese company decided to keep the appearance almost the same as the previous generation, so the R31 series was similar to the R30. The vehicle debuted only in a four-door body. Due to the prevalence of exquisite cars, Skyline began to have expensive finishes, and, as it seemed, missed the "sports" inspiration.
At that time, the 1800l was considered a regular car, which used a four-cylinder CA 18 engine with a volume of 1.8 liters. Such an "engine" developed 100 horsepower. However, the R31 also introduced a new family of engines - the RB20 powerplants installed in the Passage GT.
Separately, we can highlight the RB20DET, which is a two-liter six-cylinder in-line turbocharged DOHC engine that develops 180 “hooves” at 6,400 rpm. It was the debut in a huge family of RB26DETT motors. They were equipped with later GT-Rs and other Skyline models up to the P34 line.
GTS Coupe. Buyers were tuned in to the coupe version of the R31 until the GTS surprised showrooms in May 1986. This two-seater had an RB20DET engine from the Passage GT. When 1988 came, this car was renamed the GTS-X and received an upgraded version of the RB20DET, which gave 190 horsepower.
Among the important features in the new product is the installation of HICAS (rear wheel steering system), which was installed for the first time in Skyline. Similar electronics are still used on the top machines of the current Skyline. Thanks to this system, the handling of the car is significantly improved.
The most common version of the GTS is called the GTS-R, specially designed for competition. The power of 180 "hooves" in the basic version, although they were not children's toys, however, still lost to the 205 "horses" of the RS-X R30. Based on this, the management decided to release the GTS-R Skyline R31 in 1987 with the RB20DET engine, which provided 210 horsepower.
This was achieved thanks to the turbocharger and exhaust manifolds. In addition, the Japanese specialists adjusted the engine, and a large number of other parts of the car were tuned, which provided the GTS-R with a more sporty character. Such vehicles were produced in a limited number - 200 copies.
Skyline R32 (VIII generation 1989-1993)
With the onset of 1989, the Skyline P32 series was updated. All of its numerous representatives received improved sporting qualities and a finely tuned chassis. The car was produced in the body of a sedan and a two-seat coupe. In addition, for the first time, the Japanese decided to produce an all-wheel drive version of the GT-R.
They decided to remove the old line of power plants from production, so it turns out that the cars had a two-liter inline six-cylinder 155-horsepower RB20DE engine. More "sporty" versions, such as the GTS-t, had the RB20DET power unit, which was placed under the hood of the GTS-R R31, however, it had increased power to 212 "horses".
Later, modifications appeared with a 2.5-liter 180-horsepower DOHC RB25DE. After the last version of the GT-R was released, the new Skyline GT-R model appeared in 1989. Understandably, many expected a lot from the novelty due to the wonderful legacy that everyone had in mind. However, this car turned out to be the worst of all GT-Rs.
At the time, it was considered very difficult to replicate the PGC10's track record until the new Skyline R32 GT-R model came out, quickly earning the Godzilla moniker. The new Skyline GT-R came only as a 2-seater coupe and used a whole range of high technologies designed to improve ride comfort.
It was in the GT-R that they decided to use the ATTESA system, which controls the all-wheel drive system of the car. ATTESA has been taught to transfer rotational forces from the rear wheels to the front wheels in those moments when it is needed. Thanks to this, it was possible to “drift”, which was very difficult to do with AWD.
After that, they introduced a new version of the proprietary rear wheel steering system - Super-HICAS, which allowed this car to be one of the best, if not the best in the world. The "Japanese" had not only excellent handling characteristics, but also had one of the most advanced engines - RB25DETT, which received a volume of 2.6 liters, DOHC, a double turbine and 280 "horses".
This power plant was a pure racing engine, produced only for competition, due to Japanese conditions to curb the maximum power of 280 horsepower. If we talk about the upgraded options, then their power could reach 1,300 horsepower. It is worth noting that even the base cars reached 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, which is comparable to the Ferrari 355.
The novelty was not positioned for street competitions. It was developed for the standards of the Japanese "Group A" racing requirements. Racing is where the GT-R excels. Many drivers were able to win a large number of races, because of which this class was decided to be canceled, since no one wanted to compete with the leading version of Nissan.
Skyline R33 (IX generation 1993-1998)
R33skylineGT-R. The R33 line was very similar to the previous model - R32. The "car" was sporty, although its dimensions and weight grew a little and it became not so agile. The increased mass was compensated by the power unit - a brand new 2.5-liter RB25 with 6 cylinders, which developed 190 "horses".
The engine was installed in the GTS 4 and GTS25. For the GTS25t, a more powerful RB25DET was provided, already delivering 255 horsepower. A heavy baggage fell on the R33's after it was introduced in 1995. The previous version was quite successful (almost unbeatable), and no one believed that the new GT-R could change the R32 line for the better.
It may surprise you, but the new R33 Skyline GT-R outperformed the outgoing model in almost every way, despite the added weight. Under the hood, a 280-horsepower RB26DETT engine was installed, which had a wider range of torque values, designed to make the motor more flexible. In addition, the novelty was equipped with upgraded ATTESA-ETS and SUPER-HICAS systems.
NISMO 400R And GT-RLM. NISMO is a division of Nissan Motorsports, which is responsible for cars specialized for racing in the class of the previous "Group A" - JGTC (All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship) - Japan's national racing competitions. Due to the fact that the power of engines in the country was limited to 280 horsepower, the most precise adjustment of the power plant was required to win, since it was very difficult to win otherwise.
Nissan Skyline GT-R LM GT1 Japanese specialists produce in the winter (February) 1996 version of the 400R, which is a car produced in limited quantities (only 99 cars). Skyline competed in the 24-hour Le Mans GT1 endurance event in 1955 and 1996. It turns out that Nissan presented the GT-R LM and 400R as "road" models of racing cars.
An improved version of the RB26DETT "engine" was responsible for their agility. The LM model was equipped with a 305-horsepower engine, and the 400R - 400-horsepower. It's a pity, but only one GT-R LM car was built to compete. To date, this vehicle is located in the museum. On top of that, the 400P had an enlarged RB26DETT engine with a volume of almost 3 liters - RBX-GT2.
There were a couple of turbines and 400 horsepower at 6,800 rpm. Underhood power could not but affect the exterior of the car. It can be noted the presence of large wheels and wider spoilers, wheel arches, lower landing. All this allowed to improve their appearance, if you compare the "cars" with a rather nondescript standard GT-R.
Four-door GT-R Autech. Autekh is a subsidiary of Nissan, which specializes in car tuning. This car represented a four-door version of the GT-R R33, which was released in a limited edition especially for the 40th anniversary of the Nissan Skyline celebration.
The car received all the basic GT-R systems and bucket-type seats. It turns out that it was the same GT-R, only more practical. NISMO also produced a tuned GT-R Autech equipped with a NISMO 400R spoiler and a 380 hp engine. Such a novelty was very attractive during its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Skyline R34 (X generation 1998-2000)
To some people, the R33 line seemed too massive, and many of them believed that the R32 was the best Skyline. Given these wishes, the Japanese company decided to release the new Nissan Skyline R34. The new line was more focused on representatives of the P32 than on its immediate predecessor. As a result, they created a car that turned out to be more sporty than the models of the P33 line.
Appearance Skyline GTR R34
The exterior of the vehicle is simply excellent, there is an aggressiveness that many motorists liked. The front of the car has a raised hood, aggressive narrow halogen optics and a small grille between the headlights. The front bumper is large and aerodynamic.
It has a black lip, small air intakes and separate turn signals. The drag coefficient of the Nissan Skyline in the coupe body was 0.38. The cars of the V-Spec racing series could be distinguished by their lower seating position (the ride height was lower).
The side part has slightly flared wheel arches and a sloping rear arch that looks a little non-standard. We introduced a small stamping at the bottom and in the middle, however, in the middle part it is a simple line. In 2000, the V-Spec 2 was introduced, which featured a carbon fiber hood that was lighter than the previous variant's aluminum hood.
At the rear, there are four round halogen headlights. In addition, you can see a small trunk lid with a massive spoiler. The trunk lid received a small brake light repeater. Large rear running lights were installed on a large embossed aft bumper, and an exhaust pipe was located under a modest diffuser.
In general, the appearance of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 has become tougher, brighter and more youthful. Previously, the “Japanese” was produced only in the coupe version, but now sedans have begun to appear, which differed from previous models only in branded round taillights.
Skyline R34 interior
The interior of the Nissan Skyline R34 looks really sporty. For example, there are sports-type forgings that do an excellent job of keeping the driver and passenger in a turn. There is more or less enough free space in the front, but you should definitely not expect a high level of amenities.
You need to tune in to a tough driving style. The car has five seats, so 3 people fit in the back, but again there is not much free space. Before the owner appears semi-sports three-spoke steering wheel.
The dashboard, according to current trends, is simple and has large analog sensors for the speedometer, engine speed, fuel level and engine temperature. The first thing that catches your eye inside the Nissan Skyline is a display with a diagonal of exactly 5.8 inches. Looking at the monitor, you can see information about the current temperature of the engine, the condition of the oil and the intercooler.
V-Spec versions allow you to display a graph of longitudinal and transverse accelerations and the temperature regime of the intercooler. On the center console you can see the "poor" design according to modern parameters. At the top there is a head unit, which is no longer found on most cars, and below is the climate control unit, which was designed like a radio.
Below there is a department for small things, an ashtray and a cigarette lighter. The tunnel has a large transmission selector, a small box for small things and a properly set parking brake handbrake. Salon Nissan Skyline P34 has a simple dark upholstery and hard plastic, modest and a bit ascetic.
Released cars at a later time already had a leather interior and many additional options, which include the Nismo dashboard and the Sparco Champion Limited Edition steering wheel with a quick release mechanism.
Specifications Nissan Skyline R34
Fans were able to love the RB26DETT powerplant, which, at 1 bar of boost pressure, develops 280 horsepower and 392 Nm of torque. The volume of the turbocharged RB26DETT system was 2.6 liters. Since 2002, Japanese experts have demonstrated the NUR4 version. The word NUR is an abbreviation for Nürburgring - such a car can accelerate to 300 kilometers per hour.
It is worth noting that only 1,000 models of this kind were produced in total. In addition to excellent dynamics, Skyline stands out for its tenacity for the roadway. The vehicle comes with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The Attesa E-TS all-wheel drive technology sends 75 percent of the torque to the rear wheels in the stock position, however, when slipping or drifting, the center differential locks up and the torque is split between the axles in a 50/50 ratio. With the help of a special HICAS system, in emergency modes, the rear wheels turn at a small angle, which significantly increases the speed of cornering.
Despite the fact that the Skyline line itself is associated with truly hurricane engines, there are also models with more modest characteristics. For example, the same RB2ODE boasts a volume of two liters and 155 hp.
Transmission for the Nissan Skyline R34 is a four-speed automatic and six-speed manual GETRAG. Skyline Nismo Z-Tune is considered the most "nimble" of the basic Skylines. The model has a 2.8-liter 500-horsepower power unit with a torque of 540 Nm at 5,200 rpm.
Nismo employees assured that this power plant could easily develop 630 “horses”, however, then the exhaust system would have to be cleaned. The exhaust sound of the Nismo Z-Tune fits into the standard for exhaust system sound. A total of 20 copies were produced.
When the car picks up speed, a person is simply pulled into the seat by an overload of 1.59g, and if you brake hard, the driver reaches the windshield with a force of 2g. Based on this, it follows that it is simply necessary to buckle up on such a machine. Up front, the Nismo has 365mm brake discs, and the brake pads are pressed against the brake disc by six brake cylinders.
The first hundred is reached in 4.9 seconds, and the maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour. Stylish, light and compact car Nissan Skyline GTR R34 can give odds even to the recognized leaders in its niche. Even not the top-end “machine” has a number of advantages, among which are four-wheel drive, a six-speed manual gearbox GETRAG, a six-cylinder Twin Turbo engine that produces 327 horsepower with a maximum torque of 4,400 rpm.
On top of that, there is an independent multi-link suspension, a stiffer chassis. I would like to note that just the modification of 1999, the standard model of which was the GT-R, with a 2.6-liter 322-horsepower RB26DETT engine, which has a twin-turbo supercharger, was recognized as the most popular in this line.
Skyline V35 (XI generation 2000-2007)
The next generation, the V35, was introduced in the summer of 2000 and was the first to be created after the merger of two companies - Nissan and. As a basis for the new model, an FM platform was used, like the Nissan 350Z. The changes compared to the previous family were very serious - instead of in-line power units of the RB line, V-shaped VQs were installed.
Other than that, none of the cars were turbocharged, and there was no longer a GT-R version. All cars came with rear-wheel drive, and the sedan version had all-wheel drive. It was the Nissan Skyline V35 Coupe that was the first car of the Skyline series, which was officially supplied to the United States market.
It is important to mention that in the USA a similar model was sold under a slightly different name - Infiniti G35. But there were simply no other differences besides the name and emblem - they were two identical cars.
Skyline V35 Exterior
From the outside, the exterior of the fresh Skyline was obviously different. Initially, Japanese specialists decided to change the design of the headlights. As a result, the front optics follows the lines of the front arch and goes back to the pillars. The changes also affected the bumper, which has become more streamlined.
Along with the bumper, the radiator grille has changed, which has become wider and is now decorated with chrome. It is hard not to notice that the appearance of the Nissan Skyline V35 was no longer sporty and aggressive. Rather, it is a more elegant and luxurious car. The car, after a while, looks good to this day. Separately, you can highlight the coupe version.
Skyline V35 interior
The interior decoration is closer to the business class, so calling it aggressive and sporty, just like the exterior, will not work. They decided to paint the interior in soothing dark colors, where there is a pleasant finish “under aluminum”. The driver is presented with a three-spoke steering wheel with adjustments.
The chairs are moderately hard and have an electric drive and a heating function. The center console received a radio and a climate control unit. The “tidy” turned out to be arrow-shaped and does not glare in the sun, but at night it is well read. It is important to note that a large number of Japanese cars come with right-hand drive.
For fans of regular versions, you need to turn to the American version of Infiniti. Inside there is a place for cup holders, as well as a central armrest, ashtrays and more. All controls are properly installed. Interestingly, when adjusting the steering wheel, the dashboard moves.
The level of equipment is quite pleasant. There is climate control, a color display, a navigator, beige suede upholstery, an audio system, and four airbags. The interior is distinguished by good sound insulation, high-quality acoustics and comfortable seats.
The assembly of interior decoration is at a high level, the plastic is pleasant to the touch, the leather on the chairs does not crack. Despite this, it is still necessary to pay attention to the seats. The disadvantages include a low-lying roof, which is clearly visible on the second row of seats. There is plenty of free space ahead, the landing itself is comfortable, and visibility is beyond praise.
Specifications Skyline V35
On the 11th generation of the Japanese car, only V-type gasoline engines were installed. The base is a 2.5-liter VQ25DD power plant, designed for 215 “horses”. The maximum torque is at the level of 270 Nm. Such an “engine” was installed on Skyline mono- and all-wheel drive modifications.
Next on the list is a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder 260-horsepower engine that already develops 324 Nm of torque. The top trim levels of the Nissan Skyline V35 had 3.5-liter VQ35DE engines. It is worth noting that their power could be different.
The four-door sedan came with a 272-horsepower engine (343 Nm), and the coupe version with a 280-horsepower unit (353 Nm). On all engines there is a higher compression ratio than on the "engines" in the 34th body. In addition, the engines have a new system for adjusting the time and height of the opening of the exhaust valves and another piston. Power plants already from the factory can “unwind” up to 7,500 rpm.
Despite which engine is installed, Skyline leaves only positive driving emotions. The weakest engine allows you to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 6.2 seconds, and the top speed does not exceed 204 km / h. The most powerful engine accelerates to 240 km / h, and the first hundred is reached in 5.9 seconds.
Such playfulness pulls a solid consumption of gasoline. Based on passport data, the model "eats" from 10.3-17.5 liters for every 100 kilometers, depending on the driving mode. However, if you look at reality, then such an “engine” can “ask” for 20 liters of the 95th brand. The volume of the tank is the same on all versions of the 11th generation - 75 liters.
It is also possible to achieve such speed and rapid acceleration with the help of an improved transmission, which is represented here by a 5-speed “automatic” capable of operating in the “kick-down” mode. The gearbox has a DS mode that allows you to twist the speed up to 7,500.
5 speed gearbox In addition to this, the transmission has a manual shift mode. For this, a selector and paddle shifters are provided. The novelty of Japanese production was assembled, taking into account the universal FM platform, on which the Infiniti FX crossover was assembled. The advantages of the "trolley" is that it allows you to place the power unit in the wheelbase, which improves the weight distribution.
An independent suspension was installed for the front and rear wheels. The car stands out for its good ride and maneuverability. Based on the feedback from the owners of the Nissan Skyline B35, the car enters turns without difficulty.
Skyline V36 (XII generation 2006-2014)
The twelfth version of the Nissan Skyline was officially presented in November 2006. Initially, the update affected only the sedan version, while the coupe was produced in the previous V35 body. The new coupe was released in July 2007. In the United States of America, the model is sold as the Infiniti G35. The changes to the V35 were mostly external. The all-wheel drive system remained only in the sedan version.
Next comes the 250GT FOUR with the same engine, but with an all-wheel drive system. The 350GT variant closes the line of Japanese cars, which under the hood has a 3.5-liter six-cylinder VQ35HQ power unit, developing 310 “horses” (232 kW, 358 N/m).
For the US market, Infiniti cars come in 5 trim levels and only with a 306 horsepower (228 kW) 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine. The only difference is the G35x AWD version, which has an all-wheel drive system. The car in the coupe, under the hood has a 3.7-liter 330-horsepower “engine” and 366 N / m of torque (246 kW).
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Nissan Skyline- (Translated Sky Line, Horizon) a car produced in Japan since 1957, first by Prince Motor, and then by Nissan Motor, which bought Prince in 1966. To date, 13 generations of this car have been produced. The current version of the V37 is also sold in North America, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan as the Infiniti Q50.
Story
ALSI
First Skyline with factory designation ALSI-1 rolled off the assembly line from 1957 to 1963 under the brand name Prince and by the standards of Japan was considered a luxury car. A total of 33,759 copies were sold, mainly with sedan and station wagon bodies.
The car, introduced on April 24, 1957, was built by the Prince Motor Company, which was founded on the basis of the military aircraft manufacturer Tachikawa Aircraft Company in 1952 and named after the Japanese Crown Prince Akihito. The first generation Skyline was based on the Prince Skyway commercial vehicle.
The car had a frankly "pro-American" design, was originally equipped with a GA-30 engine with a volume of 1.5 liters (1482 cm³) and a power of 60 hp. With. (44 kW), weighed about 1300 kg and accelerated to a maximum speed of about 140 km / h. Structurally, it was quite simple, for example, the dependent rear suspension was of the De Dion type - with a light beam connecting the rear wheels and a fixed final drive gearbox.
The model was updated in 1958 ( ALSI-2), having received, in accordance with the latest American fashion, four headlights, as well as a new GA-4 engine with an OHV valve mechanism, which, with a slightly different working volume (1484 cm³), already had a power of 70 liters. With. (52 kW).
Also, since 1962, a coupe and a convertible were assembled by hand under the name BLRA-3, with an Italian design by Giovanni Michelotti and a 1.9L GB-30 engine producing 96 hp. With. (72 kW). There were very few of them released in two years, only 60 pieces, which is explained, among other things, by a price of 1.85 million yen - about twice as expensive as the usual serial Skyline 1500, but this model (like other Prince models) is often can be seen in Japanese films of those years produced by the Toho film studio due to the active work of the company's product placement group.
S50
The S50 series and its modifications were produced only with a sedan body, from to 114,238 cars were sold in total. Skyline S50 was equipped with a 70 hp G-1 engine. With. (52 kW), which was an upgraded GA-4. A 1.9 L (91 hp) engine was also available.
S54
The chassis of this series was specially designed with a 6-cylinder engine installed in order to avoid the problems that arose during the creation of the S54. This version, the 2000GT, has a 2.0 L inline 6-cylinder L20 engine with 105 hp. With. (78 kW) appears in a year.
GT-R
The first Skyline GT-R was released in February with a sedan body (PGC-10 index). Coupe (KPGC-10) appeared in March. They were equipped with two-liter 6-cylinder S20 engines with 160 hp. (118 kW), which was at the level of the best sports cars of the time.
The Skyline GT-R excels in motorsport. In less than 2 years, the sedan won 33 victories in various races, and thanks to the coupe, this number was brought to 50 by 1972. The GT-R was not inferior to such cars as: Toyota 1600 GT5, Isuzu Bellett GTR, Mazda Familia ( R100) and Capella (RX-2) and even Porsche. In the end, the new Mazda RX-3 became a serious rival for the GT-R, which interrupted the victorious procession of the GT-R. Skyline GT-R has become a favorite car of street racers. The car was produced from 1970 to 1972.
- 1500 - 1.5 l G15, 95 l. With.
- 1800 - 1.8 l G18 l4, 105 l. With.
- 2000 GT- 2.0 l L20 l6, 120 l. With.
- 2000 GT-R- 2.0 l S20 l6, 160 l. With.
C110
- 1600 GT- 1.6 L G16
- 1800 GT- 1.8 L G18 l4
- 2000GT-X- 2.0 l L20 l6, 130 l. With.
- 2000 GT-R- 2.0 l S20 l6, 160 l. With.
C211
A limited edition was released the same year. Paul Newman Version in honor of the actor Paul Newman, who collaborated with the company in the late 70s and early 80s.
RS
- 1800TI- 1.8 l Z18S SOHC, 105 l. With. (77 kW), late models 1.8 l Nissan CA18S SOHC l4, 105 hp With. (77 kW)
- 2000TI- 2.0L Z20E SOHC l4
- 280D GT- 2.8L LD28 SOHC Diesel
- 2000 GT And Passage- 2.0 L L20E SOHC l6
- 2000 GT Turbo, Passage And Paul Newman Version- 2.0 L L20ET turbo l6, 140 hp With. (103 kW, 206 Nm)
- RS- 2.0 L FJ20E DOHC l4, 150 HP With. (112 kW, 181 Nm)
- RS-X And RS-X Turbo C- 2.0L FJ20ET DOHC turbo l4, 190 to 205 hp (from 140 to 151 kW, from 225 to 245 Nm)
R31
The next generation of the model, which received the index R31, was produced from to with sedan, hardtop sedan, coupe and station wagon bodies. A total of 309,716 vehicles were sold. Several new technical solutions were applied on this model, such as RB series engines with a fuel injection system and HICAS (Eng. High Capacity Active Steering) - a system that, when actuated by the steering wheel, turns not only the front wheels, but also the rear wheels using hydraulics, thanks to which improves the controllability of the car during skidding and increases the safe speed of cornering. The R31 series was the only one that produced a 4-door hardtop. This version was called Passage GT.
GTS-R
The most charged version of the R31 was the coupe HR31 GTS-R with 20DET-R engine. A total of 823 cars were produced and they were all painted in BG8 Bluish Black (Blue-Black). The engine differed from the usual RB20DET with a more efficient turbocharger and intercooler, which made it possible to increase power to 210 hp. With.
Models (Japan):
- 1800I- 1.8 L CA18(i) SOHC l4, 100 HP With. (75 kW)
- Passage GT-D- 2.8 l diesel RD28 SOHC l6, 92 l. With. (68 kW, 173 Nm)
- Passage GT- 2.0 L RB20E SOHC l6, 130 HP With. (99 kW)
- Passage GT Turbo- 2.0 L RB20ET SOHC turbo l6, 170 hp With. (125 kW)
- Passage GT Twin Cam- 2.0 L RB20DE DOHC l6, 155 hp With. (114 kW)
- Passage GT Twin-Cam Turbo- 2.0 L RB20DET DOHC turbo l6, 180 hp With. (133 kW, 225 Nm)
- GTS- 2.0 L RB20DE DOHC l6, 155 hp With. (114 kW)
- GTS Turbo- 2.0 L RB20DET DOHC l6, 180 HP With. (133 kW, 225 Nm)
- GTS-X- 2.0 L RB20DET DOHC turbo l6, 190 hp With. (141 kW, 240 Nm)
- GTS-R- 2.0L RB20DET-R DOHC
- GTS Autech- 2.0 L RB20DET-R DOHC turbo l6, 210 hp With. (154 kW, 245 Nm)
R32
Eighth generation Skyline, with index R32, appeared in May. A total of 313,491 cars were produced. Compared with the previous generation, the number of possible body types was reduced - only a 4-door sedan and a 2-door coupe remained.
The cars were equipped with upgraded 6-cylinder in-line engines of the RB series and 4-cylinder CA engines for the base version of the GXi. Most models were equipped with the HICAS system. The 2.5L version was one of the first Japanese cars to feature a 5-speed automatic transmission. ABS was offered as an option (with the exception of the GT-R version), a viscous coupling LSD in the rear differential was standard on all turbocharged models and on the options list on all other versions except the GXi.
- GXi Type-X- 1.8 l CA18i, 91 l. With. (67 kW)
- GTE Type X- 2.0 l RB20E, 125 l. With. (93 kW, 172 Nm)
- GTS Type-X, S, J- 2.0 l RB20DE l6 155 l. With. (115 kW, 184 Nm)
- GTS-25 Type-X, S, XG- 2.5 l RB25DE l6, 180 l. With. (132 kW, 231 Nm)
- GTS-t Type-M- 2.0 L RB20DET turbo l6, 212 hp With. (158 kW, 263 Nm)
- GTS-4- 2.0 L RB20DET turbo l6, 212 hp With. (158 kW, 263 Nm)
- GTS-4 (Autech)- 2.6 l RB26DE l6, 225 l. With. (169 kW)
GT-R
The real success was the return in 1989 of the GT-R version (BNR32), designed in accordance with the requirements of the FIA for Group A racing cars.
It was equipped with an electronic all-wheel drive system 4WD ATTESA ETS (Eng. Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split). Its peculiarity was that when the rear wheels slipped, the front wheels were connected, to which about 50% of the torque was transmitted, which made it possible to compensate for losses during slipping. At the core, the car remained rear-wheel drive. The HICAS system, which received the Super prefix, was upgraded and controlled electronically. The 6-cylinder RB26DETT engine with a volume of 2.6 liters had two turbines, which made it possible to reach a power of 500 hp. with the official 276 (maximum power under the gentlemen's agreement of Japanese automakers).
With 29 wins in 29 races in the JTCC Circuit Championship, winning 4 championships in a row from 1993 to 1993 and setting a new Nürburgring Nordschleife time record for a production car, the car proved its superiority.
Initially, due to homologation requirements, the GT-R was equipped with 16-inch wheels, which limited the size and effectiveness of the brake discs. After changes in the racing regulations to allow the use of 17-inch wheels, a version was released in February 1993 GT-R V-spec(from English victory, victory) with 17 "BBS wheels and enlarged Brembo brakes. The car also received an active rear differential. A year later, it was released V-Spec II with wider tires.
In the US, the sedan was sold as Infiniti G. For the sedan, 2.5 engines are offered; 3.5; 3.7 liters, for a coupe - 3.7 liters. Like the previous generation, the sedan has an all-wheel drive version.
Models (sedan):
Japan
- 250GT
- 250GT FOUR- 2.5 L VQ25HR V6, 225 HP With. (165 kW, 263 Nm)
- 350GT- 3.5 L VQ35HR V6, 315 HP With. (232 kW, 358 Nm)
- 250GT- 2.5 L VQ25HR V6, 220 HP With. (165 kW, 263 Nm)
- 250GT FOUR- 2.7 L VQ25HR V6, 230 hp With. (165 kW, 263 Nm)
- 350GT- 3.5 L VQ35HR V6, 310 HP With. (232 kW, 358 Nm)
- G25- 2.5 L V6, 222 hp With.
- G35xAWD- 3.5 L V6, 316 HP With. 4WD
- G37xAWD- 3.7 L V6, 333 hp With. 4WD
- G37s- 3.7 l 333 l. With. 366 Nm
V37
Sold outside of Japan as Infiniti Q50 And Infiniti Q60.
GT-R
In 2007, a supercar called the Nissan GT-R went on sale. Nissan decided to call its "charged" car GT-R, since all previous sports cars were just a modification of the Skyline, this version is no different from the others.
The Nissan GT-R comes standard with Bridgestone RE070A tires: 255/40 R20 front and 285/35 R20 rear, the wheels are made of ultra-light aluminum alloy. Service brake system - 15" disc brakes from Brembo with 6-piston calipers in front and 4-piston rear. ABS, Brake Assist, EBD present. Suspension for Nissan GT-R - Bilstein DampTronic, independent, with modes: Sport / Normal, Comfort and R mode.
Notes
Links
- Skyline on Nissan's official Japanese website.
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