With
blistering performance, the Nissan Skyline GT-R has made a welcome
come-back to the Japanese Motorsports scene. The legendary Skyline GT-R
was first created in 1969 as a road-going racer, and immediately won
praise from Motorsports enthusiasts. In May, 1989, Nissan unveiled a
reincarnation of this superlative automobile, 16 years after its
previous GT-R. The power-plant in this vehicle is a 2568cc, six
cylinder, DOHC, 24 valve, twin ceramic turbocharged and inter cooled 280
horsepower engine, which was designed from the outset for competition
use. In order to effectively transmit this tremendous power to the
wheels, the Skyline GT-R incorporates Nissan's original ATTESA E-TS
variable torque-split 4-wheel-drive train, and a SUPER-HICAS
4-wheel-steering system. Combined with its refined multi-link suspension
geometry, the vehicle minimizes the spin potential during hard
competition running. Powerful ventilated disk brakes all-around ensures
no fade stopping performance at the track or on the street. The
aggressive body styling is sculptured by the massive front and rear
blister fenders, front air-dam, and large rear spoiler to obtain down
force performance. The hood and fenders are of aluminum for
weight-savings. Packed with Nissan's latest automotive technology, the
Skyline GT-R is unquestionably a world class performer. |