Although most were not available in North America, enthusiasts drooled over them as they were forever immortalised in films such as Fast and The Furious. Since then, Nissan has helped keep the skyline brand alive by undergoing no less than 13 generational changes. Although the automaker used the PG110 code, many argue that it was the first time the GTR made an appearance. The once boring sedan was given a performance injection which slowly but surely helped pave the path for what the Skyline has become today.ġ969, the year that Nissan added the Skyline to their lineup, was also the first time enthusiasts saw the once boring sedan get a high-performance brother. Instead, the focus was to have a relatively cheap and reliable family car with a fuel-efficient 1.5L engine.Īll that was thrown out the window when the Skyline name was taken over by Nissan. Back then making an extremely capable car was not a priority. It may come as a surprise to some but the very first Skyline was a 4-door sedan/saloon or an optional wagon made by the Prince motor company (which later merged with Nissan).

Of course, when we think about the Skyline, chances are that we are envisioning an R32, R33, and R34 generation. Nissan produced the very first Skyline in 1957 and has since then undergone a total of 13 generational changes.

But, how much do you actually know about the car and its legendary heritage? Quick history of the Nissan Skyline

If you are even remotely familiar with Japanese Domestic Market cars, the legendary GTR from Nissan has been permanently engraved in your mind.Įverything from its iconic body style to it’s legendary engine which so many have come to love is proof that the ’90s was the best time for JDM enthusiasts. The Skyline, or Godzilla as it is affectionately known, is the quintessential JDM car.

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