tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77153391332744514342023-11-16T07:24:25.920-08:00My blogall about machine and vehiclesAfif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-80876027213048106172010-07-16T06:40:00.001-07:002010-07-16T06:41:55.859-07:00AHM Perkenalkan Skutik Retro Modern Honda Scoopy<b><span id="judul"></span></b><i></i><b>Jakarta - PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) membuktikan keseriusannya menggarap pasar motor skutik dengan menyuguhkan pilihan model yang beragam. Kali ini AHM merilis Honda Scoopy, sebuah skutik unik dengan desain retro-modern untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gaya hidup anak muda di Indonesia.</b><br />
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<div align="center"><i>Manajemen AHM bersama Vierra sebagai ambasador Scoopy berpose dengan Honda Scoopy saat launching di FX Cone Jakarta, Kamis (20/05)</i></div><br />
Keberadaan Honda sebagai trendsetter di pasar motor nasional kembali terlihat. Terbukti melalui Honda Scoopy ini AHM menciptakan tren baru untuk anak muda yang ingin tampil beda dan mengedepankan gaya hidup serta kebebasan berekspresi.<br />
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Sebagai <i>trendsetter</i> skutik retro, AHM membekali Scoopy dengan desain yang kental dengan kesan retro-modern yang belum pernah dimiliki oleh pabrikan lain di Indonesia. Tampilan serba bulat terlihat hampir di seluruh desain skutik baru ini, yaitu mulai dari <i>bodyline</i>, desain lampu depan, lampu sein, hingga sepasang spion kembarnya.<br />
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Lampu bulat Scoopy dilengkapi dengan lampu senja dengan <i>multireflektor</i> yang membuat pencahayaannya terang dan jangkauannya luas. Dua lampu sein bertekstur yang dipasang terpisah dari bodi, mempertegas kesan retro-modern dan sekaligus membuat Scoopy ini akan mudah dilihat dari arah depan maupun samping. <br />
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Kesan modern juga terlihat dari sisi samping Scoopy tampil dengan striping simple, emblem bergaya, serta tampilan belakang yang serba membulat. Tampilan semakin menarik juga terlihat pada velg racing, spion, dan pelindung knalpotnya yang tematis berwarna putih, tampil serasi dengan kombinasi warna bodinya yang semakin menegaskan genre retro-modern skutik bermesin 110 cc ini.<br />
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<b><img align="right" alt="" height="200" hspace="4" src="http://www.astra-honda.com/app/webroot/upload/imagebank/image/scoopy.jpg" width="300" /></b>Tiga warna body Scoopy dapat menjadi alternatif untuk mendukung gaya hidup anak muda yang menjadi sasaran utama model baru ini, yaitu <i><b>Classic white</b></i> (tampil mewah bergaya klasik), <i><b>Retro Pink</b></i> (tampil ceria bergaya retro), dan <i><b>Vintage Violet</b></i> (tampil eksklusif bergaya vintage). AHM akan memasarkan skutik barunya ini dengan harga Rp13.500.000 (On The Road DKI Jakarta).<br />
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Seperti sepeda motor skutik Honda yang lain, Scoopy juga dilengkapi dengan kunci pengaman bermagnet otomatis (<i>auto secure keys shutter</i>), tuas pengunci rem (<i>brake lock</i>), dan standar samping otomatis (<i>side stand switch</i>), dan <i>choke</i> otomatis. Bagi pembeli Scoopy, AHM juga akan memberikan helm bergaya retro-modern yang sudah memenuhi ketentuan SNI-2. Berbagai part aksesoris juga tersedia untuk memaksimalkan aksi berkendara dengan Honda Scoopy.<br />
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Presdir PT AHM Yusuke Hori mengatakan kehadiran Scoopy merupakan salah satu bentuk komitmen Honda untuk terus menghadirkan produk motor inovatif bagi konsumen di Indonesia.<br />
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“Kami optimistis Scoopy akan diterima dengan baik oleh masyarakat dan menjadi trendsetter di segmen motor beraliran retro-modern,” ujarnya.<br />
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Executive Vice President PT AHM Johannes Loman menuturkan Scoopy akan melengkapi line up produk skutik Honda di Indonesia sekaligus akan memperkuat penetrasi Honda di segmen skutik yang saat ini sedang tumbuh pesat.<br />
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“Tampilan Scoopy yang unik dan menarik ini akan menciptakan pasar skutik baru sehingga pilihan model skutik Honda bagi konsumen akan lebih beragam di pasar.”<br />
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Spesifikasi Honda Scoopy</b></u><br />
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<tr><td>Panjang x lebar X tinggi <br />
Jarak sumbu roda <br />
Jarak terendah ke tanah <br />
Berat kosong <br />
Tipe rangka <br />
Tipe suspensi depan <br />
Tipe suspensi belakang <br />
Ukuran ban depan <br />
Ukuran ban belakang <br />
Rem Depan <br />
Rem Belakang <br />
Kapasitas tangki bahan bakar <br />
Tipe mesin <br />
Sistem pendinginan <br />
Diameter x langkah <br />
Volume langkah <br />
Perbandingan kompresi <br />
Daya maksimum <br />
Torsi maksimum <br />
Kapasitas minyak pelumas mesin <br />
Kopling <br />
Transmisi <br />
Starter <br />
Aki <br />
Busi <br />
Sistem pengapian <br />
Karburator <br />
Lampu depan <br />
Lampu senja</td> <td>: 1.844 x 699 x 1.070 mm.<br />
: 1.240 mm.<br />
: 150 mm.<br />
: 94 kg. (tipe CW)<br />
: Tulang punggung<br />
: Teleskopik<br />
: Lengan ayun dengan sokbreker tunggal<br />
: 80/90 – 14 M/C 40P <br />
: 90/90 – 14 M/C 46P<br />
: Cakram hidrolik, dengan piston tunggal<br />
: Tromol<br />
: 3,5 liter.<br />
: 4 langkah, SOHC<br />
: Pendinginan udara dengan kipas<br />
: 50 x 55 mm.<br />
: 108 cc.<br />
: 9,2 : 1<br />
: 6,09 kW (8.28 PS) / 8.000 rpm.<br />
: 8,32 N.m (0.85 kgf.m) / 5.500 rpm.<br />
: 0,7 liter pada penggantian periodik<br />
: Otomatis, sentrifugal, tipe kering<br />
: Otomatis, V-Matic<br />
: Electric starter & kick starter<br />
: MF battery, 12 V – 3 A.h<br />
: ND U24EPR9, NGK CPR8EA-9<br />
: DC - CDI, Battery<br />
: VK22x1<br />
: 12V 32 W x 1<br />
: 12V 5 W x 1</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-69858253944740781502010-06-30T03:54:00.000-07:002010-06-30T03:54:08.928-07:00Sistem Transmisi Otomatis<b>Transmisi otomatis</b> adalah transmisi yang melakukan perpindahan gigi percepatan secara otomatis. Untuk mengubah tingkat kecepatan pada sistem transmisi otomatis ini digunakan mekanisme gesek dan tekanan minyak transmisi otomatis. Pada transmisi otomatis roda gigi planetari berfungsi untuk mengubah tingkat kecepatan dan torsi seperti halnya pada roda gigi pada transmisi manual. <br />
Kecendenderungan masyarakat untuk menggunakan transmisi otomatis semakin meningkat dalam beberapa tahun belakangan ini, khususnya untuk mobil-mobil mewah, bahkan type-type tertentu sudah seluruhnya menggunakan transmisi otomatis. Kenderungan yang sama terjadi juga pada sepeda motor seperti Yamaha Mio, Honda Vario.<br />
<h2><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="Moda_transmisi_otomatik">Moda transmisi otomatik</span></h2>Transmisi otomatik dikendalikan dengan hanya menggerakkan tuas percepatan ke posisi tertentu. Posisi tuas transmisi otomatik disusun mengikut format <b>P-R-N-D-3-2-L</b>, sama ada dari kiri ke kanan ataupun dari atas ke bawah. Mesin hanya bisa dihidupkan pada posisi P ataupun N saja.<br />
Umumnya moda transmisi otomatik adalah seperti berikut:<br />
<ul><li><b>P (Park)</b> adalah posisi untuk kendaraan parkir, Transmisi terkunci pada posisi ini sehingga kendaraan tidak bisa didorong.</li>
<li><b>R (Reverse)</b> adalah posisi untuk memundurkan kendaraan.</li>
<li><b>N (Neutral)</b> adalah posisi gir netral, hubungan mesin dengan roda dalam keadaan bebas.</li>
<li><b>D (Drive)</b> adalah posisi untuk berjalan maju pada kondisi normal.</li>
<li><b>2/S (Second)</b> adalah posisi untuk berjalan maju di medan pegunungan .</li>
<li><b>1/L (Low)</b> adalah posisi maju pada gir ke satu, hanya digunakan pada saat mengendarai pada medan yang sangat curam.</li>
</ul>Sedangkan opsionalnya adalah :<br />
<ul><li><b>3</b> adalah posisi untuk berjalan maju dan transmisi tidak akan berpindah pada posisi top gear.</li>
<li><b>O/D</b> (Over Drive) adalah posisi supaya perpindahan gir pada transmisi terjadi pada putaran mesin yang lebih tinggi.</li>
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</span></h2>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-43607041900964521432010-06-30T03:49:00.001-07:002010-06-30T03:49:52.859-07:00Sistem Transmisi Manual<b>Transmisi manual</b> adalah sistem transmisi otomotif yang memerlukan pengemudi sendiri untuk menekan/menarik seperti pada sepeda motor atau menginjak kopling seperti pada mobil dan menukar gigi percepatan secara manual. Gigi percepatan dirangkai didalam kotak gigi/gerbox untuk beberapa kecepatan, biasanya berkisar antara 3 gigi percepatan maju sampai dengan 6 gigi percepatan maju ditambah dengan 1 gigi mundur (R). Gigi percepatan yang digunakan tergantung kepada kecepatan kendaraan pada kecepatan rendah atau menanjak digunakan gigi percepatan 1 dan seterusnya kalau kecepatan semakin tinggi, demikian pula sebaliknya kalau mengurangi kecepatan gigi percepatan diturunkan, pengereman dapat dibantu dengan penurunan gigi percepatan.<br />
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Synchromesh">Synchromesh</span></h2>Synchromesh adalah perlengkapan transmisi yang berfungsi untuk menyamakan putaran antar gigi yang akan di-sambung sehingga perpindahan gigi percepatan dapat dilakukan secara mulus. Cara kerjanya saat handel transmisi pada posisi netral, maka synchromesh berada ditengah tidak berpengaruh atau dipengaruhi oleh kedua roda gigi yang ada disampingnya.Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-49485553388158561712010-05-23T05:55:00.000-07:002010-05-23T06:02:35.861-07:00VVT-I dan V-tec<h2></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="withoutUnderline" href="http://www.kapanlagi.com/p/tuned_honda_engine.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Lihat Gambar" border="0" height="232" src="http://media.kapanlagi.com/p/tuned_honda_engine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="newsrightbox"> </div><!--start--><span class="articleSchedule">Senin, 08 Januari 2007 17:23</span><br />
<b>KapanLagi.com</b> - Sekarang ini, di Indonesia mobil–mobil baru banyak menggunakan mesin dengan sistem penggerak katup, VVT-I, VTEC, valvetronik atau vanos. Toyota umumnya menamai mesinya VVT-I. Sedangkan Honda menamainya VTEC. <br />
<b>VVT-i</b><br />
Sistim VVT-i <i>(Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) </i> merupakan serangkaian peranti untuk mengontrol penggerak <i>camshaft</i>. Maksudnya adalah menyesuaikan waktu bukaan katup dengan kondisi mesin. Sehingga bisa didapat torsi optimal di setiap tingkat kecepatan. Sekaligus menghemat bahan bakar dan mengurangi emisi gas buang.<br />
Pada mesin Toyota, sistim ini diaplikasikan pada katup masuk. Waktu bukaan <i>camshaft</i> bisa bervariasi pada rentang 60 derajat. Misalnya, pada saat <i>start</i>, kondisi mesin dingin dan mesin <i>stasioner</i> tanpa beban, <i>timing</i> dimundurkan 30 derajat. <br />
Cara ini bakal menghilangkan <i>overlap</i>. Yaitu peristiwa membukanya katup masuk dan buang secara bersamaan di akhir langkah pembuangan karena katup masuk baru akan membuka beberapa saat setelah katup buang menutup penuh. Logikanya, pada kondisi ini mesin tak perlu bekerja ekstra.<br />
Dengan tertutupnya katup buang, tak ada bahan bakar yang terbuang saat terisap ke ruang bakar. Konsumsi BBM jadi hemat dan mesin lebih ramah lingkungan.Sedangkan saat ada beban, <i>timing</i> akan maju 30 derajat . Derajat <i>overlapping</i> akan meningkat. Tujuannya untuk membantu mendorong gas buang plus memanaskan campuran bahan bakar dan udara yang masuk. Selain itu, waktu kompresi juga bertambah karena katup masuk juga menutup lebih cepat. Efeknya, efisiensi volumetrik jadi lebih baik.<br />
Untuk mewujudkannya, ada VVT-i <i>controller</i> pada <i>timing gear</i> di <i>intake camshaft</i>. Alat ini terdiri atas <i>housing</i> (rumah), kemudian di dalamnya ada ruangan oli untuk menggerakkan <i>vane </i>(baling-baling).<br />
Baling-baling itu terhubung dengan <i>camshaft</i>. Di dalamnya terdapat dua jalur oli menuju masing-masing ruang oli di dalam rumah VVT-i <i>controller</i>. Dari jalur oli yang berbeda inilah, <i>vane </i>akan mengatur waktu bukaan katup. <br />
Posisi <i>advance timing</i> maju didapat dengan mengisi oli ke ruang belakang masing-masing bilah <i>vane</i>. Sehingga <i>vane</i> akan bergerak maju dan posisi <i>timing</i> pun ikut maju 30 derajat. Tekanan olinya sendiri disediakan oleh <i>camshaft timing Oli Control Valve </i>yang diatur oleh ECU mesin. <br />
Kebalikannya, untuk kondisi <i>retard </i>(mundur), ruang di depan <i>vane</i> akan terisi dan posisi <i>timing</i> mundur. Sedangkan kalau dibutuhkan pada kondisi standar, ada pin yang akan mengunci posisi <i>vane</i> tetap ada di tengah.<br />
Sebenarnya masih ada sistem yang lebih canggih, namanya VVTL-i <i>(Variable Valve Timing Lift-Intelligent)</i>. Selain memainkan waktu bukaan katup, tingginya pun ikut dibedakan.<br />
<b>VTEC</b><br />
Teknologi canggih <i>Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Controlled</i> (VTEC) hasil inovasi Honda ini menampilkan mekanisme berbeda. Perbedaan utamanya adalah pada pergerakan katup masuknya. Pada mesin 16 valve, terdapat masing-masing dua katup masuk dan buang di tiap silinder.<br />
VTEC diaplikasikan hanya pada katup masuk. Pada katup inilah pengontrolan efisiensi mesin lebih berpengaruh. Asumsinya, proses pembuangan tak memerlukan pembukaan katup variabel sebab semakin lancar gas buang, kerja mesin akan semakin enteng.<br />
Pada mesin VTEC, kedua katup masuk tak selalu bergerak bareng. Misalnya, di putaran rendah hanya ada satu klep yang membuka. Bukaannya pun relatif kecil karena karakter <i>camshaft</i> yang menonjok katup ini cocok buat putaran rendah. Kondisi ini dinilai pas untuk mesin. Karena pada putaran rendah tak perlu suplai udara banyak. Selain itu, bisa terjadi turbulensi udara untuk membantu mencampur bahan bakar. Mesin jadi irit, efisien, juga ramah lingkungan.<br />
Seiring naiknya putaran mesin, kebutuhan suplai udara juga meningkat. Langsung dijawab dengan katup kedua. Bukaannya lebih besar karena nok <i>chamshaft </i> punya karakter derajat lebih tinggi. Asyiknya, katup pertama tadi ikut membuka lebih lebar. Hal ini disebabkan ada pin yang menghubungkan <i>rocker arm </i>dan mendorong pin. Otomatis pin tadi akan mengunci kedua <i>rocker arm</i>. Karena <i>rocker arm</i> kedua digerakkan oleh nok <i>camshaft</i> yang berdurasi lebih tinggi, gerakan katup pertama jadi mengikuti.<br />
Selain VTEC ada juga i-VTEC <i>(intelligent VTEC)</i> yang juga dilengkapi mekanisme memajukan dan memundurkan pengapian. Tentu hasilnya lebih maksimal untuk meningkatkan efisiensi mesin. <b>(forumotomotif/rsd)</b><!--end-->Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-29916485062596766702010-05-23T05:47:00.001-07:002010-06-30T03:55:52.511-07:00cara kerja mesin motor 2-tak<a class="image" href="http://wawan-friends.blogspot.com/search/label/Otomotif" title="A two-stroke engine, in this case with a tuned expansion pipe illustrating the effect of a reflected pressure wave on the fuel charge. This feature is essential for maximum charge pressure (volumetric efficiency) and fuel efficiency. It is used on most high-performance engine designs."><img alt="" border="0" class="thumbimage" height="148" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Arbeitsweise_Zweitakt.gif" width="550" /></a><br />
2. Langkah kompresi dan pembakaran<br />
a) Torak bergerak dari TMB ke TMA.<br />
b) Saluran bilas dan buang tertutup, terjadi langkah kompresi, dan setelah mencapi tekanan tinggi busi memercikan bunga api listrik untuk membakar campuran bensin dengan udara tadi<br />
c) Pada saat yang bersamaan juga dibawah ( didalam bak engkolmesin ) bahan bakar yang baru masuk ke dalam bak mesin melalui saluran masuk.Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-83011603549287207542010-05-23T05:46:00.001-07:002010-05-23T05:46:40.941-07:00cara kerja mesin motor 4-tak<div><span><span>Mengapa mesin disebut 4 tak, karena memang ada 4 langkah. Berikut adalah detail dari setiap proses. Untuk memudahkannya, maka setting email anda ke HTML sehingga gambar akan terlihat berurutan. Gambar diambil dari website www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm. Pada website ini, gambar terlihat bergerak. Tetapi untuk memudahkan, gambar sengaja diset per langkah.</span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm."><img alt="4-stroke-engine" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-261" height="334" src="http://cornermotor.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/4-stroke-engine.gif?w=154&h=334" title="4-stroke-engine" width="154" /></a></div><div><span><span> 1. Intake<br />
Disebut langkah intake karena langkah pertama adalah menghisap melalui piston dari karburator. Pasokan bahan bakar tidak cukup hanya dari semprotan karburator. Cara kerjanya adalah sbb. Piston pertama kali berada di posisi atas (atau disebut Titik Mati Atas). Lalu piston menghisap bahan bakar yang sudah disetting/dicampur antara bensin dan udara di karburator. Piston lalu mundur menghisap bahan bakar. Untuk membuka, diperlukan klep atau valve inlet yang akan membuka pada saat piston turun/menghisap ke arah bawah.<br />
Gerakan valve atau inlet diatur oleh camshaft secara mekanis. Yakni, camshaft mengatur besaran bukaan klep dengan cara menekan tuas klep. Camshaft sendiri digerakan oleh rantai keteng yang disambungkan antara camshaft ke crankshaft. Untuk detilnya, lihat gambar berikut.<br />
Perhatikan bahwa A adalah Intake Valve (klep masuk bahan bakar) dan klep ini ditekan (membuka) karena I (camshaft) menekan valve A. Dengan demikian, pada saat piston turun, maka A terbuka sekaligus bahan bakar ditarik masuk ke ruang bakar. A akan menutup sampai batas tertentu sebelum langkah kedua : kompresi. Rantai keteng tidak terlihat karena akan sulit digambarkan di atas, tetapi crankshaft (P) terhubung dengan camshaft (I). Beberapa mobil Eropa seperti Mercedez menggunakan rantai sebagai penghubung antara crankshaft dan camshaft, tetapi umumnya di mobil Jepang menggunakan belt yang kita kenal sebagai timing belt.<br />
2. Kompresi<br />
Langkah ini adalah lanjutan dari langkah di atas. Setelah piston mencapai titik terbawah di tahapan intake, lalu valve intake tertutup, dan dilakukan proses kompresi. Yakni, bahan bakar yang sudah ada di ruang bakar dimampatkan. Ruangan sudah tertutup rapat karena kedua valve (intake dan exhaust) tertutup. Proses ini terus berjalan sampai langkah berikut yakni meledaknya busi di langkah ke 3.<br />
3. Combustion (Pembakaran)<br />
Tahap berikut adalah busi pada titik tertentu akan meledak setelah PISTON BERGERAK MENCAPAI TITIK MATI ATAS DAN MUNDUR BEBERAPA DERAJAT. Jadi, busi tidak meledak pada saat piston di titik paling atas (disebut titik 0 derajat), tetapi piston mundur dulu, baru meledak. Hal ini karena untuk menghindari adanya energi yang terbuang sia-sia karena pada saat piston di titik mati atas, masih ada energi laten (yang tersimpan akibat dorongan proses kompresi). Jika pada titik 0 derajat busi meledak, bisa jadi piston mundur tetapi mengengkol crankshaft ke arah belakang (motor mundur ke belakang, bukan memutar roda ke depan).<br />
Setelah proses pembakaran, maka piston memiliki energi untuk mendorong crankshaft yang nantinya akan dialirkan melalui gearbox dan sproket, rantai, dan terakhir ke roda.<br />
4. Exhaust (Pembuangan)<br />
Langkah terakhir ini dilakukan setelah pembakaran. Piston akibat pembakaran akan terdorong hingga ke titik yang paling bawah, atau disebut Titik Mati Bawah. Setelah itu, piston akan mendorong ke depan dan klep exhaust membuka sementara klep intake tertutup. Oleh karena itu, maka gas buang akan terdorong masuk ke lubang Exhaust Port (atau kita bilang lubang sambungan ke knalpot). Dengan demikian, maka kita bisa membuang semua sisa gas buang akibat pembakaran. Dan setelah bersih kembali, lalu kita akan masuk lagi mengulangi langkah ke 1 lagi.</span></span></div>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-40784364770763441142010-05-19T23:34:00.000-07:002010-05-19T23:37:21.612-07:00Sejarah Nissan Skyline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The <b>Nissan Skyline</b> (スカイライン in Japanese) is a line of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_car" target="_blank" title="Compact car">compact cars</a> originally produced by the Japanese carmaker <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Motor_Company" target="_blank" title="Prince Motor Company">Prince Motor Company</a> starting in 1957 and subsequently by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Motors" target="_blank" title="Nissan Motors">Datsun</a> after the two companies merged in 1966. It is currently available in either <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup%C3%A9" target="_blank" title="Coupé">coupé</a>, or <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a> body styles, with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagon" target="_blank" title="Wagon">wagon</a> form being dropped in 1989 with the introduction of the R32 platform.<br />
Iterations R30 to R34 of the Skyline are still popular <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuner_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Tuner (car)">tuner cars</a> for Japanese car enthusiasts from the 1980s to today, especially with available features such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">straight-6 engines</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger" target="_blank" title="Turbocharger">turbochargers</a>, and the high-performance <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R" target="_blank" title="Nissan Skyline GT-R">GT-R trim</a>.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-tuner-0"></a> While not distributed in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank" title="United States">United States</a>, the Skyline's prominence in video games, movies and magazines resulted in many such cars being <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_import_vehicle" target="_blank" title="Grey import vehicle">imported</a> there from 1999 to late 2005, after Motorex petitioned the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highway_Traffic_Safety_Administration" target="_blank" title="National Highway Traffic Safety Administration">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> to allow 1990-1999 GT-Rs and GTSs to be imported, at the condition that they were modified to meet United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-0-60-1"></a><a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-3"></a><br />
The 11th generation Skyline (V35) was a major turning point for the nameplate, as it dropped the Skyline's trademark characteristics such as the straight-6 engine and turbocharging, and eventually separated the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_GT-R" target="_blank" title="Nissan GT-R">GT-R into its own line</a>, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. Nissan decided to position the Skyline for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_executive_car" target="_blank" title="Compact executive car">luxury-sport market</a>, while its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FM_platform" target="_blank" title="Nissan FM platform">platform-mate</a>, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z" target="_blank" title="Nissan 350Z">350Z</a>, revived the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z-car" target="_blank" title="Nissan Z-car">Z line</a> of pure sports cars.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-350Z-4"></a> The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America" target="_blank" title="North America">North America</a>, being sold under Nissan's luxury marque <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti" target="_blank" title="Infiniti">Infiniti</a> as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G">G35</a>. The Skyline (V36/J50) is sold in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America" target="_blank" title="North America">North America</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea" target="_blank" title="South Korea">South Korea</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan" target="_blank" title="Taiwan">Taiwan</a>, and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East" target="_blank" title="Middle East">Middle East</a> as the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G37" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G37">Infiniti G37</a>.<br />
April 11, 2010 saw a World record for the biggest ever Nissan Skyline meet and the most ever officially recognised on a track in the Guinness Book of WORLD RECORDS. This took place at Silverstone United Kingdom at the ISTS event.<br />
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<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_Skyline_ALSI-1_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="Prince Skyline ALSI-1"><img alt="Prince Skyline ALSI-1" height="157" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=9b22758e495fbfaba12eac328580608c&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fc%2Fc9%2FPrince_Skyline_ALSI-1_001.jpg%2F250px-Prince_Skyline_ALSI-1_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">Prince Skyline</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1957-1963<br />
33,759 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
4-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van" target="_blank" title="Van">delivery van</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GA30" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GA-30</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GA4" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GA-4</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.9 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GB30" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GB-30</a></i> I4</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,535 mm (99.8 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,280 mm (168.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,675 mm (65.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,535 mm (60.4 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight" target="_blank" title="Curb weight">Curb weight</a></th> <td class="">~1300 kg (~2866 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_%28mass%29" target="_blank" title="Pound (mass)">lb</a>)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Skyway" target="_blank" title="Prince Skyway">Prince Skyway</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Miler" target="_blank" title="Prince Miler">Prince Miler</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_Skyline_ALSI-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="149" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=7f62665789928a328692cd51f41abd4b&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F0%2F05%2FPrince_Skyline_ALSI-2.jpg%2F200px-Prince_Skyline_ALSI-2.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Prince Skyline ALSI-2</div></div></div>The first Skyline was introduced in April 1957,<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-nissan_museum1-5"></a> under the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Motor_Company" target="_blank" title="Prince Motor Company">Prince</a> marque, and was marketed as a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxury_car" target="_blank" title="Luxury car">luxury car</a>. It featured a 1.5 L (1482 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cc" target="_blank" title="Cc">cc</a>) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GA30" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GA-30</a></i> engine producing 44 kW (60 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower" target="_blank" title="Horsepower">hp</a>) @ 4,400 rpm.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-firstgen-6">[7]</a> It used a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Dion_tube" target="_blank" title="De Dion tube">de Dion tube</a> rear suspension and was capable of 140 km/h (87 mph). The car weighed around 1300 kg. Prince Skylines were produced as four door sedans and five door station wagons.<br />
The Skyline also spawned a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_truck" target="_blank" title="Pickup truck">pickup truck</a> called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Miler" target="_blank" title="Prince Miler">Prince Miler</a> and a delivery <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van" target="_blank" title="Van">van</a> called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Skyway" target="_blank" title="Prince Skyway">Prince Skyway</a>.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="ALSID-2">ALSID-2</span></h3>The Skyline was updated with quad headlights for 1958.<br />
This model was powered by a slightly altered 1.5 L engine known as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GA4" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GA-4</a> OHV (1484 cc) producing about 70 hp (52 kW) @ 4800 rpm and was produced through 1961.<br />
<div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline_sport.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="108" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=e043582f53bc6770dcf75c0c6338dec4&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fc%2Fc5%2FSkyline_sport.jpg%2F200px-Skyline_sport.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Prince Skyline Sport BLRA-3</div></div></div><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="BLRA-3">BLRA-3</span></h3>The <b>Skyline Sport</b> featured hand-built <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelotti" target="_blank" title="Michelotti">Michelotti</a> bodies in stylish <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convertible" target="_blank" title="Convertible">convertible</a> versions. These cars used the 1.9 L (1862 cc/113 in³) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#GB30" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">GB-30</a></i> engine, producing 96 hp (72 kW) and 113.5 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ft%C2%B7lbf" target="_blank" title="Ft·lbf">ft·lbf</a> (154 N m). While only a few hundred were built, Prince Motors had a very aggressive product placement group and they can be seen (along the company's mainstream models) in many Toho films of the early 1960s.<br />
<h2><span class="editsection">[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Skyline&action=edit&section=4" target="_blank" title="Edit section: S50 or BLSID">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="S50_or_BLSID">S50 or BLSID</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">S50/S54/S57</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_Skyline_S50_1500_Deluxe_001.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Prince Skyline S50 1500 Deluxe 001.jpg" height="159" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=6d2eeb78a86033778eb59865df07c02c&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F2%2F22%2FPrince_Skyline_S50_1500_Deluxe_001.jpg%2F250px-Prince_Skyline_S50_1500_Deluxe_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">Prince Skyline</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1963-1968<br />
114,238 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-1</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a> (S50)<br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-7</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (2000GT)<br />
1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan G engine">G15</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a> (S57)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,590 mm (102.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,255 mm (167.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,495 mm (58.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,410 mm (55.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Skyway" target="_blank" title="Prince Skyway">Prince Skyway</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Miler" target="_blank" title="Prince Miler">Prince Miler</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table>In 1961 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_Precision_Industries" target="_blank" title="Fuji Precision Industries">Fuji Precision Industries</a> changed its name to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Motor_Company" target="_blank" title="Prince Motor Company">Prince</a> after the 1954 merger, and the S50 series was launched, which like its predecessor, came in sedan and wagon bodystyles. This was the second generation car, and became one of the more desirable cars in Japan. It was powered by the <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-1</a></i> engine,<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-firstgen-6"></a> a 70 hp (52 kW) version of the old GA-4. A 1862 cc engine was also available, delivering 91 hp (68 kW). The S50 series were available with a 3-speed column shift transmission or a 4-speed floor shift transmission, as well as a 4-door sedan (S50) or a 5-door wagon (W50).<br />
In 1962, this model was restyled as the S21S series.<br />
Three models of the S50 were built: S50E (1962–1965), S50E-2 (1965–1966), and S50E-3 (1967). All three used the same engines.<br />
The S50 was further developed with new styling for 1963, and was sold in some markets with an <b>A150</b> designation. The S50 was also sold as the A190D, which was equipped with a diesel engine.<br />
In 1966, Nissan and Prince merged and the S50 also appeared with Nissan Skyline badging. This model lasted in production through 1967. In 1967, the S50E-3 was introduced. It was sold as Prince Skyline, Prince A150, PMC A150, or Nissan A150.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="S54">S54</span></h3><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 152px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:S54_Nissan_Skyline_2000GT.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="100" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=083729f19b1d8536e6146deb81fba734&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F7%2F7c%2FS54_Nissan_Skyline_2000GT.JPG%2F150px-S54_Nissan_Skyline_2000GT.JPG" width="150" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>S54 Skyline 2000GT</div></div></div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Motor_Company" target="_blank" title="Prince Motor Company">Prince</a> created a racing GT Skyline in May 1964. It was based on the S54 and used the larger 6-cylinder <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#G-7" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-7</a></i> engine from the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Gloria#S40" target="_blank" title="Prince Gloria">Gloria S40</a>, though the car needed an 8" extension to the wheelbase (all forward of the cowl/firewall) to provide space in the engine bay for the lankier in-line six. When it entered the 2nd Japanese Grand prix they hoped to win the GT-II class. Competitive against the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_904" target="_blank" title="Porsche 904">Porsche 904</a>, the Skyline managed 2nd through to 6th places.<br />
Largely due to the success of the race vehicle, the Prince 2000GT (also called GT-A, GT-B, S54A and S54B) was released to the Japanese market. There were two versions produced:<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-firstgen-6"></a><br />
<ul><li>S54A - 1988 cc <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-7</a></i> single-carb <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 105 hp (78 kW)</li>
<li>S54B - 1988 cc <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G-7</a></i> triple-carb <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 125 hp (94 kW)</li>
</ul>The B model featured three Weber 40DCOE-18 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetors" target="_blank" title="Carburetors">carburetors</a>, a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential" target="_blank" title="Limited slip differential">limited slip differential</a>, 5-speed close ratio <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual transmission</a>, and power brakes. Both the B and A used front <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brake" target="_blank" title="Disc brake">disc brakes</a> with dual pistons and alloy finned drums in the rear.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="S57">S57</span></h3>The S50 Skyline was updated to become the S57 in 1967. It used a Nissan engine, the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OHC" target="_blank" title="OHC">OHC</a> 1.5 L (1487 cc) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan G engine">G15</a></i>. At 88 hp (66 kW), it was the most-powerful engine in the Japanese 1500 cc class.<br />
<h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="C10">C10</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">C10</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_C10_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="C10 Nissan Skyline Sedan 1500 Deluxe"><img alt="C10 Nissan Skyline Sedan 1500 Deluxe" height="140" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=9b596b20daf1eba1a2373402c5ed2ed1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F0%2F0d%2FNissan_Skyline_C10_001.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_C10_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">the "Hakosuka" Skyline</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1968-1972<br />
310,447 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppama" target="_blank" title="Oppama">Oppama</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
5-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#G-15" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G15</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine#G-18" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G18</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (2000GT)<br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan S20 engine">S20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (GT-R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,640 mm (103.9 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,430 mm (174.4 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,595 mm (62.8 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,405 mm (55.3 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#First_generation_.28C30.29_.281968.E2.80.931972.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table>The C10 series of 1968, which began its development under Prince at the company's Opama R&D centre in the suburbs of Tokyo, was marketed with a Nissan badge. By the time the C10 went on sale, the Prince nameplate had been completely phased out on cars and trucks. The dealer network selling the cars became the Prince channel of Nissan, and the marketing group stayed at the Prince headquarters in Mita instead of moving to Nissan's headquarters in Ginza. The C10 Skyline was launched with Nissan's 1.5 L <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OHC" target="_blank" title="OHC">OHC</a> <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan G engine">G15</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a> like the S57. A 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan G engine">G18</a></i> version was also available.<br />
A station wagon variant, known previously as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Skyway" target="_blank" title="Prince Skyway">Prince Skyway</a>, was offered with this generation. A hardtop coupé was introduced in 1970.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="2000GT-X">2000GT-X</span></h3><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 152px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CNG_8646.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="96" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=b87a345bff2cf8052d87868d2fbaeec8&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F3%2F3c%2FCNG_8646.jpg%2F150px-CNG_8646.jpg" width="150" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Skyline 2000 GT-X (coupe)</div></div></div>In 1970, the KGC10 2000GT-X received a 2.0 L (1998 cc) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> engine. The chassis was already designed to receive a straight six, to avoid the S54 extension problem. 120 hp (78 kW) was available from this new engine.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="2000GT">2000GT</span></h3><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 152px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline2000gt-x.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="110" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=14de5149ef2e908b335c5b7ec761b227&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fed%2FSkyline2000gt-x.jpg%2F150px-Skyline2000gt-x.jpg" width="150" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Skyline 2000 GT-X (sedan)</div></div></div>The following year, the GC10 2000GT received a 2.0 L (1998 cc) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> engine. The chassis was already designed to receive a straight six, to avoid the S54 extension problem. 105 hp (78 kW) was available from this new engine.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="GT-R">GT-R</span></h3><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 252px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline_C10.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="154" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=01883fe086aadc7f0a09d8cdaf271b81&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F0%2F01%2FSkyline_C10.jpg%2F250px-Skyline_C10.jpg" width="250" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Nissan Skyline KGC10 GT-X (L20 engine)</div></div></div>The first GT-R Skyline appeared in February 1969.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-kpgc10-7"></a> Called the PGC-10 (KPGC-10 for later coupé version) internally and <i>Hakosuka</i> (ハコスカ) by fans. <i>Hako</i> (ハコ) means <b>Box</b> in Japanese, and <i>suka</i>(スカ) is short for <b>Skyline</b> (スカイライン; <i>Sukairain</i>). It used the 2.0 L (1998 cc) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan S20 engine">S20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>. This new DOHC engine produced 160 hp (118 kW, 180 N m), equal to the best sports cars of the time, and was similar to the <i>GR8</i> engine used in the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_R380" target="_blank" title="Nissan R380">Nissan R380</a> racing car.<br />
The GT-R began as a sedan, but a 2-door coupé version was introduced in March 1971. The cars were stripped of unnecessary equipment to be as light as possible for racing, and performed well at the track. The sedan racked up 33 victories in less than two years, and the coupé stretched this to 50 through 1972.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-kpgc10-7">[8]</a><br />
The C10 raced against many cars including the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Celica" target="_blank" title="Toyota Celica">Toyota 1600 GT5</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Bellett" target="_blank" title="Isuzu Bellett">Isuzu Bellett</a> GTR, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Familia" target="_blank" title="Mazda Familia">Mazda Familia</a> (R100) & <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Capella" target="_blank" title="Mazda Capella">Capella</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-2" target="_blank" title="Mazda RX-2">RX-2</a>) - even <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche" target="_blank" title="Porsche">Porsche</a>. In late 1971 the new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-3" target="_blank" title="Mazda RX-3">Mazda RX-3</a> became the GT-R's main rival. The GT-R managed a few more victories before the RX-3 ended the GT-R's winning streak.<br />
It is claimed that the art of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drifting_%28motorsport%29" target="_blank" title="Drifting (motorsport)">drifting</a> began among Japanese racers when they purposely engaged their hand brakes as a way to oversteer on their GT-Rs.<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a></i> One such driver who is famous for this was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunimitsu_Takahashi" target="_blank" title="Kunimitsu Takahashi">Kunimitsu Takahashi</a>.<br />
Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>1500</b> - 1.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G15</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 95 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower" target="_blank" title="Horsepower">hp</a> (71 kW, 128 N m)</li>
<li><b>1800</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G18</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 105 hp (78 kW, 150 N m)</li>
<li><b>2000GT</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 120 hp (90 kW, 167 N m)</li>
<li><b>2000GT-R</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan S20 engine">S20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 160 hp (118 kW, 180 N m)</li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="C110">C110</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">C110</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Japanese_NISSAN_Skyline_C110.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Japanese NISSAN Skyline C110.jpg" height="167" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=239689872c632b0e1c42e24f70885e2d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F6%2F60%2FJapanese_NISSAN_Skyline_C110.jpg%2F250px-Japanese_NISSAN_Skyline_C110.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">the "Ken and Mary" Skyline</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1972-1977<br />
670,562 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a><br />
5-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G16</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G18</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20B</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan S20 engine">S20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.4 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L24</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,610 mm (102.8 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,460 mm (175.6 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,395 mm (54.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,625 mm (64.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Second_generation_.28C130.29_.281972.E2.80.931977.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GT-RC110.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="94" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=0a0f2cae897ccb209e48457f1d195fce&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Ff%2Ff5%2FGT-RC110.jpg%2F180px-GT-RC110.jpg" width="180" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>C110 Nissan Skyline GT-R</div></div></div><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_C111_2000_GTX-E_001.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="90" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=ce8ff01b2d09053d1348458a8564e505&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fb%2Fb3%2FNissan_Skyline_C111_2000_GTX-E_001.jpg%2F180px-Nissan_Skyline_C111_2000_GTX-E_001.jpg" width="180" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>C110 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 GTX-E ( KGC111 )</div></div></div>The C110 generation was produced from 1972 through 1977.<br />
For export in the 1970s, the C110 and GC110 Skyline was sold as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datsun" target="_blank" title="Datsun">Datsun</a> K-series, with models such as the Datsun 160K, 180K and Datsun 240K.<br />
The body styles were, once again, four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupé, and five-door station wagon. The C110 was more fussy in its styling than its predecessor, particularly so in wagon form, where unusually for a wagon design, no windows were fitted between the C and D pillars. The C110 was the first version to feature the round rear lights, typical of later Skyline designs.<br />
The C110 Skyline was better known as the "Ken & Mary" or "Kenmeri" (ケンメリ) Skyline, stemming from the advertisement campaign in Japan at the time which featured a young couple (Ken and Mary) who relaxed and enjoyed the countryside in <i>Ken and Mary's Skyline</i> (ケンとメリーのスカイライン). The ads were highly successful and perhaps as a result the C110 was sold in very large numbers in Japan. It sold just as well in Australia (in a 2.4L 6-cylinder form, badged as "Datsun 240K") , though few survive today. There, the 240K was about the same price as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Falcon_%28Australia%29" target="_blank" title="Ford Falcon (Australia)">Ford Falcon</a> GT or <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_series" target="_blank" title="BMW 5 series">BMW 5 series</a>, around $5000.<br />
This was the first series that was no longer regarded as a compact sedan under Japanese <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_size_class#Japan" target="_blank" title="Vehicle size class">vehicle classification regulations</a> due to the engine displacement exceeding 2000 cc<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="GT-R_2">GT-R</span></h3>The Nissan Skyline GT-R hardtop arrived in September 1972 but only lasted until March 1973, when Nissan ceased its production. The oil crisis saw many people preferring economy cars and high-performance sports cars were looked down upon. Nissan pulled out of Motor Racing, so there was no purpose to the GT-R. It was not officially exported anywhere, although Nissan contemplated exporting to Australia. Only 197 KPGC110 GT-Rs were ever sold in Japan,<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-thirdgen-8">[9]</a> through specialist Nissan Performance shops (before it was called NISMO). This was the last GT-R for 16 years until the BNR32 in 1989.<br />
Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>1600GT</b> - 1.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G16</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a></li>
<li><b>1800GT</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_G_engine" target="_blank" title="Prince G engine">G18</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a></li>
<li><b>2000GT-X</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20A</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 130 hp (96 kW, 172 N m)</li>
<li><b>2000GT-R</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan S20 engine">S20</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 160 hp (118 kW, 180 N m)</li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline" id="C210">C210</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">C210</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:C210Skyline2000GT.jpg" target="_blank" title="C210 2000 GT-EX Skyline."><img alt="C210 2000 GT-EX Skyline." height="125" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=1e9bfdbde228986b4a31681f30665bed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fea%2FC210Skyline2000GT.jpg%2F250px-C210Skyline2000GT.jpg" width="250" /></a><br />
<a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_C211_2000_GT-EL_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="C211 2000 GT-EL"><img alt="C211 2000 GT-EL" height="140" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=b3c519f3033f1512aa3697f9c8da3b60&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F90%2FNissan_Skyline_C211_2000_GT-EL_001.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_C211_2000_GT-EL_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">SKYLINE JAPAN</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1977-1981<br />
539,727 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a><br />
5-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L16T" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L16T</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L18T" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L18T</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L20E" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L20ET" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">I6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,615 mm (103.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,600 mm (181.1 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,625 mm (64.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,390 mm (54.7 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Third_generation_.28C230.29_.281977.E2.80.931980.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1981_skyline_rear_side.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="135" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=f831258c08561db1175cfdd6ba2eb25b&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa9%2F1981_skyline_rear_side.JPG%2F180px-1981_skyline_rear_side.JPG" width="180" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>C211 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EX (coupe)</div></div></div>The succeeding C210/211 and GC210/211 of 1977 continued to split the Skyline range into basic and six-cylinder models, the latter with a longer front end. This line continued through 1981. The Datsun C211 240K/280K and 240C/280C variants continued for export.<br />
A rare variant would be the wagon version, which had a unique styling treatment behind the rear doors, of a much smaller window than usual between the C and D pillars.<br />
The GT-EX replaced the GT-R with a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharged" target="_blank" title="Turbocharged">turbocharged</a> engine, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a>. This was the first turbo engine to power a Japanese production vehicle<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a></i>. One notable aspect of the turbo versions was that they were not <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercooled" target="_blank" title="Intercooled">intercooled</a> and there was no form of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowoff_valve" target="_blank" title="Blowoff valve">blowoff valve</a>, only an emergency pressure release valve.<br />
The "T" designation on the L16T and L18T does not signify a turbocharger was included; it denotes that those engines came with <b>twin carburetors</b>.<br />
Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>1600TI</b> - 1.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L16T" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L16T</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 95 hp (71 kW, 132 N m)</li>
<li><b>1800TI</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L18T" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L18T</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 115 hp (86 kW, 152 N m)</li>
<li><b>2000GT-EL</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L20E" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 130 hp (97 kW, 167 N m)</li>
<li><b>2000GT-EX</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine#L20ET" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 145 hp (108 kW, 206 N m)</li>
</ul><br />
<h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="R30">R30</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">R30</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><div class="floatright"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_R30_2000_RS_Turbo-C_001.JPG" target="_blank" title="R30 Nissan Skyline RS"><img alt="R30 Nissan Skyline RS" height="121" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=ff9c98d4601a9b253ba1b81f2fc51478&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fb%2Fbd%2FNissan_Skyline_R30_2000_RS_Turbo-C_001.JPG%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_R30_2000_RS_Turbo-C_001.JPG" width="250" /></a></div></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">New-man SKYLINE(1983-1985)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1981-1985<br />
406,432 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a><br />
5-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback" target="_blank" title="Hatchback">hatchback</a><br />
5-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan Z engine">Z18S</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan Z engine">Z20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">LD28</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.4 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L24E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L28E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,615 mm (103.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,620 mm (181.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,675 mm (65.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,385 mm (54.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Fourth_generation_.28C31.29_.281980-1984.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 222px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R30_skyline.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="145" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=661b6284c98e7afd9585c076361ede40&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fb%2Fb9%2FR30_skyline.JPG%2F220px-R30_skyline.JPG" width="220" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R30 EX Skyline</div></div></div><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 222px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1981-1983_Nissan_Skyline_%28R30%29_2.4E_sedan_02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="107" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=1c65cb435ddaeea38e07cb94d50d4a1d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa9%2F1981-1983_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R30%2529_2.4E_sedan_02.jpg%2F220px-1981-1983_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R30%2529_2.4E_sedan_02.jpg" width="220" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>1981–1983 Nissan Skyline (R30) 2.4E sedan (Australia)</div></div></div>The names were brought into line with the home Japanese and worldwide markets with the launch of the R30 series in August 1981, which was built on a C31 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Laurel</a> platform. Unlike preceding generations, four and six-cylinder versions now shared a front end of the same length. The R30 was available as a two door hardtop <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a>, a four door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a>, a five door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback" target="_blank" title="Hatchback">hatchback</a> (available only in the R30 generation) or a four door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a>. In all, there were 26 variations of the R30 Skyline available.<br />
All versions with the exception of the wagon were usually fitted with the four round tail lights that had become a regular feature to the Skyline's design. The wagon was the ugly duckling of the range, having different tail lights, headlights and no turbo or 6-cylinder versions available - it more closely resembled a Nissan Sunny than a Skyline. The two door coupe had <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtop" target="_blank" title="Hardtop">pillarless doors</a> and the unusual feature of roll-down quarter windows for the rear seat passengers (a styling feature of the previous C10, C110 and C211 coupes), while four door versions all had traditional framed windows.<br />
Notably, configurations of the R30 sold in Australia and New Zealand were missing the traditional hotplate tail lights, instead opting for more conventional styling.<br />
Various engine configurations were available, initially ranging from the top of the line 103 kW SOHC 6-cylinder turbo <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a></i> to the 4-cylinder Z18S and 6-cylinder RD28 diesel versions at the other end of the scale. The all-new <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">16-valve DOHC</a> <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20</a></i> engine debuted in late 1981, and was the first 4-cylinder engine by any Japanese manufacturer to employ more than two valves per cylinder (see below). Some of the top spec models featured adjustable suspension dampers that could be adjusted while driving, this was another first for mass produced JDM vehicles. Nissan Glorias and Laurels also used the L series engines as well as some diesel (Laurel only) variants.<br />
The R30 range was facelifted in August 1983 with various changes across the board; for example four wheel <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brakes" target="_blank" title="Disc brakes">disc brakes</a> were now standard issue, instead of being optional for lower-spec models. Trim specifications were revised and the 4-cylinder Z18S engine was replaced with the newer CA18E. Upgraded interior trim, new front and rear bumpers, door-mounted wing mirrors (replacing the old 'hockey stick' fender mirrors) and smoked tail lights rounded out the look.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Paul_Newman_Version">Paul Newman Version</span></h3><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 302px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R30-pnv.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="225" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=da6dc8b4010dd12f52d7ea54244d8b86&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F3%2F3d%2FR30-pnv.jpg%2F300px-R30-pnv.jpg" width="300" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div><i>Paul Newman Version</i> bonnet decal</div></div></div>Also that year the <i>Paul Newman Version</i> R30 was released to commemorate the association between Nissan and the actor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman" target="_blank" title="Paul Newman">Paul Newman</a>, who used to appear in promotional material as well as race for the company in the late 1970s - early 1980s. The Newman Skyline was simply a top spec GT-ES turbo with signature embroidery and decals, and is still sought after today amongst collectors in Japan.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Skyline&action=edit&section=16" target="_blank" title="Edit section: RS">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="RS">RS</span></h3><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 402px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KDR30_Skyline_coupe_1983_facelift.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="300" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=5799f1af96df1d6d2cdd66093caa0b85&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F0%2F00%2FKDR30_Skyline_coupe_1983_facelift.jpg%2F400px-KDR30_Skyline_coupe_1983_facelift.jpg" width="400" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Facelift DR30 RS-Turbo Skyline, nicknamed "Iron Mask" for its distinctive front end treatment</div></div></div>Although making about the same power as the L20ET-powered <i>GT-ES</i> models, the version of the Skyline initially known as the <i>2000RS</i> was released in October 1981 as more of a stripped-down lightweight racer, without as many luxury extras included (quoted curb weight was only 1,130 kg (2,500 lb)). These were equipped with the naturally aspirated 4-valve per cylinder DOHC <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20E</a> engine generating 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) of power at 6000 rpm and 181 N·m (133 lb·ft) of torque at 4800 rpm. The official Nissan chassis designation for all FJ20-powered models was <b>DR30</b>.<br />
In February 1983 the DR30 range received a significant boost in performance with the introduction of the turbocharged <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20ET</a> engine in the <i>2000RS-Turbo</i>. Front brakes were also significantly upgraded to cope with the power increase. Now with 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) of power at 6400 rpm and 225 N·m (166 lb·ft) of torque at 4800 rpm on tap, the FJ20ET enjoyed new-found prestige as the most powerful Japanese production engine of its era.<br />
Nissan sought to elevate the status of the DR30 Skyline as their new flagship model in light of this success, and it received a generous amount of changes to distinguish it from lesser Skyline models in August 1983. Interior equipment was significantly upgraded to now include electric windows, air conditioning and power steering as standard in the new RS-X model (for Extra) with an increased curb weight of around 1,235 kg (2,723 lb); gone were the days of the spartan, stripped-out race interior, although this could still be specified at time of purchase. But by far the most striking change to the RS was the new unique front end treatment, nicknamed <i>Tekamen</i> (<span lang="ja" xml:lang="ja">鉄仮面</span>) or <b>Iron Mask</b> by fans for its distinctive look. The headlights were considerably slimmer, and instead of a conventional grille the bonnet now sloped down to two narrow slits above a facelifted front bumper and airdam.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-9"></a><br />
Further changes were made in 1984, most notably the addition of an intercooler, revised compression ratios and turbocharger exhaust housing to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20ET</a> powered model, now known as the <i>RS-Turbo C</i> and increasing output to 151 kW (205 PS; 202 hp) of power at 6400 rpm and 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) of torque at 4400 rpm. An automatic transmission option was also added at this time, and changes to the "PLASMA Spark" ignition system followed in early 1985 towards the end of R30 production.<br />
<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LD4C0700.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="133" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=a2740bcf2dc65e9e3179a5a3789cf3e5&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F8%2F83%2FLD4C0700.jpg%2F200px-LD4C0700.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a class="internal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LD4C0700.jpg" target="_blank" title="Enlarge"><img alt="" height="11" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=232cec263f95db5575273838dd6c36a0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbits.wikimedia.org%2Fskins-1.5%2Fcommon%2Fimages%2Fmagnify-clip.png" width="15" /></a></div>FJ20ET Engine</div></div></div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LD4C4250.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="133" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=2164076f2014efa00a4cfbe1aac1f990&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fd%2Fd1%2FLD4C4250.jpg%2F200px-LD4C4250.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a class="internal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LD4C4250.jpg" target="_blank" title="Enlarge"><img alt="" height="11" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=232cec263f95db5575273838dd6c36a0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbits.wikimedia.org%2Fskins-1.5%2Fcommon%2Fimages%2Fmagnify-clip.png" width="15" /></a></div>DR30 RS-Turbo</div></div></div>To this day the FJ20-powered R30 Skyline remains a cult car both at home and overseas (there are still dedicated "one make" drag racing events for this model in Japan), and is credited with rejuvenating the Skyline brand in the early 1980s. It also paved the way for the eventual re-introduction of the legendary GT-R badge, markedly absent since the end of C110 Skyline production in 1973.<br />
The RS achieved moderate success in <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian" target="_blank" title="Australian">Australian</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touring_car_racing" target="_blank" title="Touring car racing">Touring car racing</a> in the mid-1980s with Nissan winning the 1986 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Manufacturers%27_Championship" target="_blank" title="Australian Manufacturers' Championship">Australian Manufacturers' Championship</a> <a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-10">[11]</a> and sharing victory in the 1987 Australian Manufacturers' Championship with BMW.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-11">[12]</a><br />
Models: (Japan)<br />
<ul><li><b>1800TI</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan Z engine">Z18S</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 105 hp (77 kW), later models 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18S</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 105 hp (77 kW)</li>
<li><b>2000TI</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a></li>
<li><b>2000TI</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan Z engine">Z20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a></li>
<li><b>280D GT</b> - 2.8 L <i>LD28</i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_engine" target="_blank" title="Diesel engine">Diesel</a></li>
<li><b>2000GT</b> and <b>Passage</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a></li>
<li><b>2000GT Turbo</b>, <b>Passage</b> and <b>Paul Newman Version</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan L engine">L20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 140 hp (103 kW, 206 N m)</li>
<li><b>RS</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 150 hp (112 kW, 181 N m)</li>
<li><b>RS-X</b> and <b>RS-X Turbo C</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FJ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan FJ engine">FJ20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 190 to 205 hp (140 to 151 kW, 225 to 245 N m)</li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="R31">R31</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">R31</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%28R31%29_Executive_sedan_03.jpg" target="_blank" title="1988–1990 Nissan Skyline (R31) Executive sedan (Australia)"><img alt="1988–1990 Nissan Skyline (R31) Executive sedan (Australia)" height="123" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=b742801b23d2a768611496afeec8acde&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fe8%2F1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_Executive_sedan_03.jpg%2F250px-1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_Executive_sedan_03.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">7th SKYLINE(1985-1987)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1985-1989<br />
309,716 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
4-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtop" target="_blank" title="Hardtop">hardtop</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a><br />
4-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon" target="_blank" title="Station wagon">station wagon</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR_layout" target="_blank" title="FR layout">FR layout</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18I</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20ET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET-R</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB30E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.8 L Diesel <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RD_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RD engine">RD28</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">I6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,615 mm (103.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,650 mm (183.1 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,690 mm (66.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,385 mm (54.5 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Fifth_generation_.28C32.29_.281984-1989.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leopard#Second_generation:_F31_.281986-1992.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Leopard">Nissan Leopard F31</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Pintara" target="_blank" title="Nissan Pintara">Nissan Pintara</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table>The R31 Skyline of 1986 was a natural evolution on the R30 shape, and also this one was loosely based on the Laurel platform (C32). The design was slightly larger and squarer than previous Skylines. It was available as a Sedan, Hardtop sedan, Coupe and station wagon. Affectionately known as the "Seventhsu" or simply "7th Sukairain" by owners, due to it being the 7th generation Skyline.<br />
<div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 222px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%28R31%29_Executive_sedan_04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="122" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=4305376d71a4d44ddc6a4ef11a655d54&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F6%2F63%2F1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_Executive_sedan_04.jpg%2F220px-1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_Executive_sedan_04.jpg" width="220" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>1988–1990 Nissan Skyline (R31) Executive sedan (Australia)</div></div></div><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 222px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%28R31%29_GXE_station_wagon_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="120" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=1b624e8d14769762deb28135b22fc670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F9b%2F1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_GXE_station_wagon_01.jpg%2F220px-1988-1990_Nissan_Skyline_%2528R31%2529_GXE_station_wagon_01.jpg" width="220" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>1988–1990 Nissan Skyline (R31) GXE station wagon (Australia).</div></div></div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 222px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_R31_2000_GTS-R_002.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="126" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=5c21feccdf07e4ed3bb7a65c6e279996&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F2%2F25%2FNissan_Skyline_R31_2000_GTS-R_002.jpg%2F220px-Nissan_Skyline_R31_2000_GTS-R_002.jpg" width="220" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R31 Nissan Skyline Coupe 2000 GTS-R</div></div></div>The R31 Skyline introduced many new technologies and features. The HR31 was the first Skyline to be equipped with the new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB-series</a> of engines. The R31 RB engines are often referred to as "Red Top" engines because of the red cam covers. There were three variants. The earliest series of DOHC RB engines used the NICS (Nissan Induction Control System) injection system with 12 very small intake runners, and a butterfly system to divide the intake ports in half for better low RPM performance. Later versions used ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) engine management, discarded the twelve tiny runners for six much larger ones (though they retained twelve ports on the head, so there was a splitter plate), and received a slightly larger turbocharger. Nissan's <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RD_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RD engine">RD28</a></i>, a 2.8 straight-6 engine, featured for a diesel option. Another technological first for the R31 was the introduction of Nissan's proprietary 4-wheel steering system, dubbed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS" target="_blank" title="HICAS">HICAS</a> (High Capacity Active Steering). The R31 series were also the only models in the Skyline family to feature a 4-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtop" target="_blank" title="Hardtop">hardtop</a> variation. These models were generally badged as the <i>Passage GT</i>.<br />
The R31 Skyline was also produced in Australia, with a 3.0 L motor (RB30E) available in sedan or wagon form, as well as a four-cylinder version called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Pintara" target="_blank" title="Nissan Pintara">Nissan Pintara</a>. The wagon had the same front style as the coupe and sedan—the only difference being that it lacked the four round brake lights that had been a consistent element of Skyline design (except for the R31 series one/two which had rectangular taillights with a solid bar through the centre which was also shared by the Pintara). These cars were manufactured in Australia due to the heavy import laws which made it expensive to bring cars into Australia.<br />
29,305 R31 Skylines were also manufactured and sold in South Africa in 4-door sedan form between 1987 and 1992. These were the last Skylines seen in South Africa. Power came from either the RB30E 3.0 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">straight-6</a> motor, RB20E 2.0 <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">straight-6</a> motor or the CA20S 4-cylinder powerplant.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Skyline&action=edit&section=18" target="_blank" title="Edit section: GTS-R">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="GTS-R">GTS-R</span></h3>The ultimate version of the R31 was the RB20DET-R powered HR31 GTS-R Coupe of which 800 units were built to allow <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homologation" target="_blank" title="Homologation">homologation</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_A" target="_blank" title="Group A">Group A</a> Touring Car racing. It had a reworked version of the normal RB20DET with a much larger turbocharger on a tubular steel exhaust manifold, as well as a much larger front mounted intercooler boosting power to a factory claimed 210 ps (154 kW), with racing versions making over 430 hp (321 kW) in Group A trim.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Models">Models</span></h3>'Japan'<br />
<ul><li><b>1800 C, 1800 EXCEL and 1800 PASSAGE</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18S</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 90 hp (66 kW)</li>
<li><b>GT EXCEL D, GT PASSAGE D</b> - 2.8 L Diesel <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RD_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RD engine">RD28</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 92 hp (68 kW, 173 N m)</li>
<li><b>GT EXCEL, GT PASSAGE</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 128 hp (96 kW)</li>
<li><b>GT EXCEL TWIN CAM 24V, GT PASSAGE TWIN CAM 24V</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 155 hp (114 kW)</li>
<li><b>GT PASSAGE TURBO</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20ET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 167 hp (125 kW, 206 N m)</li>
<li><b>GT PASSAGE TWIN CAM 24V TURBO</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 180 hp (133 kW, 225 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 155 hp (114 kW)</li>
<li><b>GTS Turbo</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 180 hp (133 kW, 225 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS-X</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 190 hp (141 kW, 240 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS-R</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET-R</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 210 hp (154 kW, 245 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS Autech</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET-R</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 210 hp (154 kW, 245 N m)</li>
</ul>'Australia'<br />
<ul><li><b>Pintara</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 102 hp (78 kW, 160 N m)</li>
<li><b>GX, Executive, GXE, Silhouette, Ti</b> - 3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB30E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 155 hp (114 kW, 247 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS1</b> - 3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB30E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 176 hp (130 kW, 255 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS2</b> - 3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB30E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 190 hp (140 kW, 270 N m)</li>
</ul>'South Africa'<br />
<ul><li><b>2.0GL, 2.0GLE</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA20S</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 106 hp (78 kW, 163 N m)</li>
<li><b>2.0SGLi</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 115 hp (85 kW, 174 N m)</li>
<li><b>3.0SGLi</b> - 3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB30E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 171 hp (126 kW, 260 N m)</li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="R32">R32</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">R32</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_R32_GT-R_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="Nissan GTR R32"><img alt="Nissan GTR R32" height="140" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=16cd6078bbc2d86dcab9aab17030d3c8&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F42%2FNissan_Skyline_R32_GT-R_001.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_R32_GT-R_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class="">SKYLINE(1989-1991)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1989-1994<br />
296,087 units sold GT-R's Standard-40390 Nismo-560 vspec-1453 vspecII-1303<br />
N1-228</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-engine_design" target="_blank" title="Front-engine design">Front engine</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="Rear-wheel drive">rear-wheel drive</a> / <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All-wheel drive">all-wheel drive</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">1.8 <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18I</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (GT-R, GTS-4R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a> 5-speed <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_Transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual Transmission">manual</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,615 mm (103.0 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,580 mm (180.3 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,695 mm (66.7 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,340 mm (52.8 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight" target="_blank" title="Curb weight">Curb weight</a></th> <td class="">1,280 kg (2,821.9 lb) (type-m) 1,430 kg (3,152.6 lb) (GT-R, GTS-4R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Fuel capacity</th> <td class="">60 litres (non GT-R), 75 litres (GT-R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Sixth_generation_.28C33.29_.281989-1993.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Cefiro#A31.281988-1994.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Cefiro">Nissan Cefiro</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Japanese_NISSAN_Skyline_R32_GTR.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="133" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=50c5ea9efacb2bfc79735a853ae44afc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fe2%2FJapanese_NISSAN_Skyline_R32_GTR.jpg%2F200px-Japanese_NISSAN_Skyline_R32_GTR.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R</div></div></div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 252px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_R32_GTR_Veilside_Combat-Arkham,_Kernow_25.05.2009.jpeg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="188" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=a67477b16f35dfeb7da0b1f57f21bf94&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fc%2Fc5%2FNissan_R32_GTR_Veilside_Combat-Arkham%252C_Kernow_25.05.2009.jpeg%2F250px-Nissan_R32_GTR_Veilside_Combat-Arkham%252C_Kernow_25.05.2009.jpeg" width="250" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>Veilside Nissan R32 Evolution III GTR - ARKHAM</div></div></div>The HCR32 Skyline debuted in May 1989. It was available as either a 2-door coupe or 4-door hardtop sedan, all other bodystyles were dropped. The R32 featured several versions of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB-series</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-6" target="_blank" title="Straight-6">straight-6</a> engines, which had improved heads (the twelve port inlet was gone) and used the ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) injection system. Also available were an 1,800 cc 4 cylinder <i>GXi</i> model. Most models had <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS" target="_blank" title="HICAS">HICAS</a> four-wheel steering, with the rear wheels being <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic" target="_blank" title="Hydraulic">hydraulically</a> linked to the front steering. The 2.5 litre version became one of the first cars made in Japan to feature a 5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic" target="_blank" title="Automatic">automatic</a> transmission. The GTS-t Type M included larger five-stud 16 inch wheels, four piston front callipers and twin piston rears. ABS was optional (except for the GT-R), viscous LSD was standard on all turbo models and optional on all but the GXi. Nissan also produced 100 Australian models of the R32. These were the only non-Japan only Skylines ever produced. There was also a 4WD version of the GTS-t Type M, called the GTS-4.<br />
R32 Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>GXi Type-X</b> - 1.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_CA_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan CA engine">CA18i</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I4_engine" target="_blank" title="I4 engine">I4</a>, 91 hp (67 kW)</li>
<li><b>GTE Type-X</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 125 hp (93 kW, 152 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS Type-X, S, J</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> 155 hp (115 kW, 154 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS-25 Type-X, S, XG</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 180 hp (134 kW, 231 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS-t Type-M</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 212 hp (158 kW, 263 N m)</li>
<li><b>GTS-4</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 212 hp (158 kW, 263 N m)</li>
<li><b>Autech Skyline</b> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 217 hp (162 kW, Autech Version - auto only)</li>
<li><b>GT-R</b> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-turbo" target="_blank" title="Twin-turbo">twin-turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 276 hp (280ps) (206 kW, 368 N m) also NISMO,N1, V-Spec, and V-Spec II variants.</li>
<li><b>NISMO S-Tune</b></li>
</ul><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="GT-R_3">GT-R</span></h3>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R" target="_blank" title="Nissan Skyline GT-R">GT-R</a> returned with twin ceramic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger" target="_blank" title="Turbocharger">turbochargers</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-wheel_steering" target="_blank" title="All-wheel steering">all-wheel steering</a>, electronically controlled <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All wheel drive">all wheel drive</a>, and 276 hp (206 kW) at 6800 rpm. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a> engine actually produced ~320 hp, but it was unstated due to the Japanese car makers' "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen%27s_agreement" target="_blank" title="Gentlemen's agreement">gentlemen's agreement</a>" not to exceed 206 kW (276 hp). The engine was designed for ~500 hp in racing trim,and then muzzled by the exhaust, boost restriction, and ECU. The electronic boost control had a small physical restriction in the control lines. It was marked in yellow so the new owner could remove it and enjoy a safe factory boost increase.After this increase the car would put out ~230 kW and could do 0–100 km/h in 4.7seconds and quarter mile in 12.8 seconds.<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a></i><br />
The GT-R had a significantly larger intercooler, larger brakes, and aluminium front guards and bonnet. Other distinguishing features include flared front and rear wheel arches. More supportive seats were fitted, and the turbo boost gauge and digital clock were removed from inside the instrument cluster. The clock was replaced with a torque meter that indicated how much torque was being delivered to the front wheels (0%–50%). Oil temp, voltage, and turbo boost gauges were fitted just above the climate control.<br />
The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_959" target="_blank" title="Porsche 959">Porsche 959</a> was Nissan's target when designing the GT-R. The chief engineer, Naganori Itoh, intended to use the car for Group A racing, so the design specification was drawn up in conjunction with a copy of the Group A rules. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring" target="_blank" title="Nürburgring">Nordschleife</a> production car record at the time of development was 8'45" - set by a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_944" target="_blank" title="Porsche 944">Porsche 944</a>. Nissan test driver Hiroyoshi Katoh reset the record with a time of 8'20".<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-ujc2-15"></a>Motoring managed 8'22"38<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-nismobeast-16">.</a><br />
The R32 GT-R dominated <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Touring_Car_Championship" target="_blank" title="Japanese Touring Car Championship">Japanese Touring Car Championship</a> (JTCC), winning 29 races from 29 starts, taking the series title every year from 1989 to 1993.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-rbmuscle-17"></a> It took 50 races from 50 starts from 1991 to 1997 (latterly R33) in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_N" target="_blank" title="Group N">N1 Super Taikyu</a>.<br />
The R32 GT-R was introduced in to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia" target="_blank" title="Australia">Australian</a> Touring Car Championship in 1990 and promptly ended the reign of the previously all-conquering <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sierra" target="_blank" title="Ford Sierra">Ford Sierra</a> Cosworth, winning <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathurst_1000" target="_blank" title="Bathurst 1000">Bathurst 1000</a> classic in 1991 and 1992. This success led to the Australian motoring press nicknaming the car <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla" target="_blank" title="Godzilla">Godzilla</a> due to it being a "monster from Japan". As Australia was the first export market for the car the name quickly spread. Such was GT-R's dominance that it is seen by some<i><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Avoid_weasel_words" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Avoid weasel words">who?</a></i> as a significant factor in the demise of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_A" target="_blank" title="Group A">Group A</a> Touring Car racing, the formula being scrapped soon after. JTCC was similarly blighted by the R32 GT-R, and splintered soon after, leading to the switch to the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supertouring" target="_blank" title="Supertouring">Supertouring</a> category and also indirectly to the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JGTC#GT500" target="_blank" title="JGTC">GT500</a> category of today.<br />
When originally designed, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homologation" target="_blank" title="Homologation">homologation</a> rulebook mandated 16-inch wheels, so that's what the GT-R got. This limited the size of the brakes, and the Nissan four pots weren't really up to competition use. A later change in rules allowed 17-inch wheels, so in February 1993 the GT-R V-spec (for Victory) emerged wearing 17" BBS mesh wheels(225/50/17) covering larger <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brembo" target="_blank" title="Brembo">Brembo</a> brakes. The clutch actuation changed from a push to a pull system, the car had the standard rear differential, the electronic rear differential did not show up until the R33 Vspec. A year later the V-Spec II appeared with a new sticker and wider tires(245/45/17).<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-ujc4-18">[19]</a><br />
<h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="R33">R33</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">R33</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_R33_GT-R_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R"><img alt="R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R" height="140" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=3ecc6206292b105d48e01d4757414779&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F7%2F7d%2FNissan_Skyline_R33_GT-R_001.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_R33_GT-R_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1993-1998<br />
217,133 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-engine_design" target="_blank" title="Front-engine design">Front engine</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="Rear-wheel drive">rear-wheel drive</a> / <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All-wheel drive">all-wheel drive</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (GT-R)<br />
2.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RBX-GT2</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a> (400R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a><br />
5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual</a><br />
5-speed automatic</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,720 mm (107.1 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,720 mm (185.8 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,720 mm (67.7 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,360 mm (53.5 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight" target="_blank" title="Curb weight">Curb weight</a></th> <td class="">1,390 kg (3,064.4 lb) (GTS25-T)<br />
1,530 kg (3,373.1 lb)(GT-R)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Fuel capacity</th> <td class="">22 gallons</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Seventh_generation_.28C34.29_.281993-1997.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Stagea" target="_blank" title="Nissan Stagea">Nissan Stagea</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R33_rear.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="132" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=de02f2066f2410a3a36902a8edaf42c3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F44%2FR33_rear.jpg%2F200px-R33_rear.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R33 Skyline GTS25T four door (rear).</div></div></div><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan.skyline.r33-inside.view-by.Spinnanz-from.english.wiki.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="133" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=cf3fe37a805302f4f23692cb769506ba&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F9e%2FNissan.skyline.r33-inside.view-by.Spinnanz-from.english.wiki.JPG%2F200px-Nissan.skyline.r33-inside.view-by.Spinnanz-from.english.wiki.JPG" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R33 Skyline interior.</div></div></div>The R33 Skyline was introduced in August 1993. Slightly heavier than the R32, it is available in coupe and sedan bodystyles. All models now used a 6-cylinder engine. Nissan took the unusual step of down-grading the GTS model to have only the <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i>, while the twin-cam of the R32 GTS was discontinued along with the 2.0 L turbo <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DET</a></i>.<br />
Some models came equipped with a new version of the HICAS 4-wheel steering system called Super <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS" target="_blank" title="HICAS">HICAS</a>. This computer controlled system was first used on the R32 GTR. Super HICAS used electric actuators to steer the rear, as opposed to the hydraulic HICAS. This generation was no longer considered a "compact" under <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_size_class#Japan" target="_blank" title="Vehicle size class">Japanese legislation</a> that determined the amount of tax liability based on exterior dimensions.<br />
As an option, an active <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential" target="_blank" title="Limited slip differential">limited slip differential</a> was available instead of the standard viscous LSD. This new unit locked the rear differential if it detected that traction was lost by one of the wheels. A light on the dash also lit up if the LSD engaged. Active LSD came standard on all V-spec R33 GT-R Skylines and was also available on some ECR33 GTS25t models; these can be identified by the A-LSD and SLIP lights on the tachometer.<br />
The <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a></i> engines also became equipped with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-VCT" target="_blank" title="N-VCT">NVCS</a> (variable inlet cam phasing). NVCS equipped RBs have a bulge on the front of the cam cover. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Nissan introduced a very rare 4 door GT-R. Two versions of the 4-door GT-R were available from Nissan's subsidiaries: the first was produced by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autech" target="_blank" title="Autech">Autech</a>, and the second was a joint <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autech" target="_blank" title="Autech">Autech</a>/<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nismo" target="_blank" title="Nismo">Nismo</a> project.<br />
An R33 based wagon was released in September 1996, called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Stagea" target="_blank" title="Nissan Stagea">Stagea</a>. It had a different body style than the R33 and R34 and (with the exception of the <i>RS FOUR</i> & <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autech" target="_blank" title="Autech">Autech</a> variants) was only available with an automatic transmission. A common modification on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Stagea" target="_blank" title="Nissan Stagea">Stagea</a> is to fit it with an R34 skyline front, in effect making a 4 door R34 wagon. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Stagea" target="_blank" title="Nissan Stagea">Stagea</a> is the only <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All wheel drive">all wheel drive</a> manual transmission Nissan on the R33 platform with the <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a></i> engine. Presumably, a 5 speed AWD Skyline equipped with an RB25DET would have been too close in performance to the much more expensive GT-R. There was also an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autech" target="_blank" title="Autech">Autech</a> Stagea, the 260RS released with full GT-R running gear, the RB26DETT engine, body kit, 17" BBS style alloys, GT-R instrumentation, and manual transmission.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-Autech-19">[20]</a><br />
R33 models:<br />
<ul><li><b>HR33 GTS</b> - 2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20E</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHC" target="_blank" title="SOHC">SOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 130 PS (96 kW, 172 N m)</li>
<li><b>ER33 GTS25</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 190 PS (140 kW, 231 N m)</li>
<li><b>ENR33 GTS-4</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 190 PS (140 kW, 231 N m) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
<li><b>ECR33 GTS25T</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 250 PS (184 kW, 294 N m)</li>
</ul><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="1996">1996</span></h3><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R33Skyline.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="126" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=bae9e4c4e037c765e32374f401737725&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F3%2F38%2FR33Skyline.jpg%2F200px-R33Skyline.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>R33 Skyline GTST series 2 coupe.</div></div></div>The R33 Skyline (Series 2) continued the concepts introduced in the R32. Driver and Passenger airbags became standard in 1996. As a result, pre-1996 models are barred from being imported into various countries for consumer road use as they do not meet the frontal impact standards<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a></i>. For the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a> engine the ignition system was also changed, with the ignition module no longer located on the cam covers and was instead replaced by smart ignition coils (Ignitor built into coil) and ECU. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a> turbo was also given a nylon compressor wheel. Throughout the time the R33 was produced there were quite a number of different styled lights and bodykits fitted, the actual body/chassis underwent no changes. Among the cosmetic changes in the series 2 were, the headlights which tapered down more towards the grill and were fitted with improved reflectors, the grill (which was longer on the Series 1), the bonnet which had a re-shaped leading edge to fit the new lights and front bumper changing shape in the smallest amount to match the lower edge of the new headlights. Later models of the Series 2 also had the option of having an Active-LSD fitted. The R33 ceased production in March 1998 with the 40th Anniversary R33 Series 2...<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="GT-R_4">GT-R</span></h3>The BCNR33 GT-R version also had the same <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> engine that the BNR32 was equipped with, although torque had been improved, due to changes in the turbo compressor aerodynamics, turbo dump pipe, and intercooler. The turbo core changed from a sleeve bearing to a ball bearing, but the turbine itself remained ceramic, except on N1 turbos (steel turbine, sleeve bearing). From the R33 onward, all GT-Rs received <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brembo" target="_blank" title="Brembo">Brembo</a> brakes.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-20"></a> In 1995 the GT-R received an improved version of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a>, the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATTESA-ETS" target="_blank" title="ATTESA-ETS">ATTESA-ETS</a> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All wheel drive">all wheel drive</a> system, and Super <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS" target="_blank" title="HICAS">HICAS</a> all-wheel steering.<br />
A limited edition model was created in 1996, called the NISMO 400R, that produced 400 hp (298 kW) from a road-tuned version of Nissan's Le Mans engine.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-21"></a> A stronger six speed Getrag gearbox was used.<br />
An R33 GT-R driven by Dirk Schoysman lapped the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring" target="_blank" title="Nürburgring">Nordschleife</a> in less than 8 minutes. Though it was often said to be the first production car to break 8 minutes, the limited run <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ220" target="_blank" title="Jaguar XJ220">Jaguar XJ220</a> had already achieved a 7'46" lap.Other manufacturers had caught up since the R32 was released, and the R33 never dominated motorsport to the extent of the R32.<br />
Michael Begley with the Gaijin R33 GTR <a class="external autonumber" href="http://www.the-gaijin.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"></a> currently holds the European four wheel drive 1/4 mile record with a time of 8.06 @ 173 mph. This record was set at Santa Pod raceway in England. Gaijin ("the outsider") is tuned by TR Racing in Harlow Essex UK. This R33 GTR is said to have had in the region of 1400 bhp. The owner Mick Begley lives in the UK and is reportedly chasing a 7 second pass.<br />
<ul><li><b>GT-R</b> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> twin-<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 305 PS (224 kW, 375 N m) (advertised as 280 PS) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
<li><b>GT-R LM</b> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> twin-<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 305 PS (224 kW) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR" target="_blank" title="FR">FR</a></li>
<li><b>NISMO 400R</b> - 2.8 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RBX-GT2</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> twin-<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 400 PS (294 kW, 478 N m) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
<li><b>4Dr.GT-R Autech.version</b> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC" target="_blank" title="DOHC">DOHC</a> twin-<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 305 PS (224 kW, 375 N m) (advertised as 280 PS) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="R34">R34</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">R34</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Skyline_R34_GT-R_N%C3%BCr_001.jpg" target="_blank" title="R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nür"><img alt="R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nür" height="140" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=ead8c3470ca1bcc33f5a36e0bb32a776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F7%2F73%2FNissan_Skyline_R34_GT-R_N%25C3%25BCr_001.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_Skyline_R34_GT-R_N%25C3%25BCr_001.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">1998–2002<br />
64,623 units sold</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-engine_design" target="_blank" title="Front-engine design">Front engine</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="Rear-wheel drive">rear-wheel drive</a> / <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All-wheel drive">all-wheel drive</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">2.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a><br />
2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a><br />
5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual</a><br />
6-speed manual</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2,665 mm (104.9 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4,705 mm (185.2 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1,725 mm (67.9 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1,375 mm (54.1 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight" target="_blank" title="Curb weight">Curb weight</a></th> <td class="">1,540 kg (3,395.1 lb) (GT-R)<br />
1,410 kg (3,108.5 lb) (GT-T)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel#Eighth_generation_.28C35.29_.281997-2002.29" target="_blank" title="Nissan Laurel">Nissan Laurel</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Stagea" target="_blank" title="Nissan Stagea">Nissan Stagea</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R34gtt.png" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="98" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=e5e160f87825c79c67d0ccd3fa1a776d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F6%2F6c%2FR34gtt.png%2F200px-R34gtt.png" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>A R34 Skyline 25GT-T <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></div></div></div>In May 1998, the HR/ER/BNR34 addressed many of the concerns over the change from the R32 to the R33, with more emphasis on sportiness, and marked the introduction of the more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly RB25DET NEO engine. The RB20E engine was discontinued in the R34 base model (GT), and the RB20DE, after last being used in the R32 Skyline, was reintroduced in updated NEO guise. The R34 GT powered by the RB20DE NEO, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox, became the most fuel-efficient straight-6 Skyline to date (of any shape). It was not the most fuel-efficient straight-6 of its time though; the 1998 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Supra" target="_blank" title="Toyota Supra">Toyota Supra</a> had better reported fuel economy. The 5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic transmission</a> available on some models in the previous two shapes were discontinued. In its place, Nissan produced a 4-speed <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptronic" target="_blank" title="Tiptronic">Tiptronic</a> transmission for all of the automatic versions (Except the base 2.0L, which has a standard 5 speed gearbox).<br />
Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>GT</b> - 2.0/2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB20DE NEO</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 155 ps (114 kW)</li>
<li><b>25 GT, GT-X, GT-V</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE NEO</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 200 ps (147 kW)</li>
<li><b>GT-FOUR</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DE NEO</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 200 ps (147 kW) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
<li><b>GT-T</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB25DET NEO</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo" target="_blank" title="Turbo">turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 280 hp (206 kW, 343 N m)</li>
</ul><br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="GT-R_5">GT-R</span></h3>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R" target="_blank" title="Nissan Skyline GT-R">GT-R</a> reappeared in 1999, with a revised chassis and other updates. The R34 turbos received a ball bearing core. The R34 N1 turbos had a metal exhaust wheel, and ball bearing center section. A 6-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getrag" target="_blank" title="Getrag">Getrag</a> gearbox was used. The turbo outlet pipes were changed from cast to formed metal outlets. The intercooler had a temperature probe in the V-spec models.<br />
<div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SuperCars_011.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="150" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=8ba0e1259965539628d3e884bd8ac15e&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa0%2FSuperCars_011.jpg%2F200px-SuperCars_011.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div>A GT-R M-Spec Nür photographed in Colombo, Sri Lanka</div></div></div>Models:<i>GT-R'</i> - 2.6 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-turbo" target="_blank" title="Twin-turbo">twin-turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 332 PS (244 kW, 392 Nm) (advertised as 280)<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-23">[24]</a><br />
<ul><li><b>GT-R V-Spec</b> - Additional aero parts, brake ventilation ducts, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffuser_%28automotive%29" target="_blank" title="Diffuser (automotive)">diffuser</a>.</li>
<li><b>GT-R V-Spec II</b> - As above + <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_fiber" target="_blank" title="Carbon fiber">carbon fibre</a> hood with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NACA_duct" target="_blank" title="NACA duct">NACA duct</a>.</li>
<li><b>GT-R N1</b> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_balance#Blueprinting" target="_blank" title="Engine balance">Blueprinted</a> N1 motor, no A/C, no stereo, no rear wiper, basic interior trim. (only 45 made)</li>
<li><b>GT-R M-Spec</b> - Leather interior, softer suspension with "Ripple Control" <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_absorber" target="_blank" title="Shock absorber">dampers</a>, heated seats.</li>
<li><b>GT-R V-Spec II Nür</b> - As above V-Spec II + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 750 made)</li>
<li><b>GT-R M-Spec Nür</b> - As above M-Spec + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 250 made)</li>
<li><b>GT-R NISMO R-tune</b></li>
<li><b>GT-R NISMO Z-tune</b> - 2.8 L (bored and stroked) <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan RB engine">RB26DETT Z2</a></i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-turbo" target="_blank" title="Twin-turbo">twin-turbo</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine" target="_blank" title="Straight-six engine">I6</a>, 500 PS (368 kW, 540 Nm) Z1 and Z2 (Only 20 made)</li>
</ul><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Marketing">Marketing</span></h3>As part of Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Music_Japan" target="_blank" title="Warner Music Japan">Warner Music Japan</a> published a CD titled <i>SKYLINE 50th ANNIVERSARY CD</i>, featuring music from Nissan Skyline commercials.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-24"></a> Skyline model cars had also been produced.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-26"></a>Nissan also staged an exhibition in midtown Tokyo called <i>Grand Touring - The Legend and the Future</i> in which examples of all twelve generations of Skyline were shown.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-27"></a><br />
<h2><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="V35">V35</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">V35</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_V35_Skyline_350GT.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Nissan V35 Skyline 350GT.jpg" height="130" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=6567e52ffbc6e90931b903557f63e353&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F9e%2FNissan_V35_Skyline_350GT.jpg%2F250px-Nissan_V35_Skyline_350GT.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G35" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G35">Infiniti G35</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a>: 2001-2006<br />
<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a>: 2003-2007</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-engine_design" target="_blank" title="Front-engine design">Front engine</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="Rear-wheel drive">rear-wheel drive</a> / <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F4_layout" target="_blank" title="F4 layout">All wheel drive</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform" target="_blank" title="Automobile platform">Platform</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FM_platform" target="_blank" title="Nissan FM platform">Nissan FM platform</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25DD</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a><br />
3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ30DD</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a><br />
3.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a><br />
6-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual</a><br />
CVT <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_Variable_Transmission" target="_blank" title="Continuously Variable Transmission">Continuously Variable Transmission</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2850 mm (112.2 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4630 mm (182.2 in)(coupe)<br />
4735 mm (186.5 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1815 mm (71.5 in) (coupe)<br />
1750 mm (69 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1390 mm (54.8 in) (coupe)<br />
1465 mm (57.7 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V35.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="133" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=0dde1a058d52da6f6dfb0b7a228b7318&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F2%2F26%2FV35.jpg%2F200px-V35.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a class="internal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V35.jpg" target="_blank" title="Enlarge"><img alt="" height="11" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=232cec263f95db5575273838dd6c36a0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbits.wikimedia.org%2Fskins-1.5%2Fcommon%2Fimages%2Fmagnify-clip.png" width="15" /></a></div>2002 Skyline 300GT V35</div></div></div>The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, was based on Nissan's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FM_platform" target="_blank" title="Nissan FM platform">FM platform</a>, shared with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z" target="_blank" title="Nissan 350Z">Nissan 350Z</a>. The Nissan Skyline used a front-midship engine (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a>), rear-wheel drive layout<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-jbcar-28"></a>(all-wheel drive was available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to the United States. There it was sold under the company's luxury brand, Infiniti as the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G35" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G35">Infiniti G35</a>.<br />
<div class="thumb tleft"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V35_Nissan_Skyline.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="V35 Nissan Skyline.jpg" class="thumbimage" height="125" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=cf4c329fedfcdbcd099ba398dd5216b9&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F8%2F8a%2FV35_Nissan_Skyline.jpg%2F200px-V35_Nissan_Skyline.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"></div></div></div></div>The V35 was a major turning point for the Skyline. There was no straight 6, no turbo, and no GT-R, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. However, despite the departure in these trademark characteristics, Nissan's decision to include a bigger engine and improve balance made many media outlets name the V35 as "the best Skyline ever", and it has continued to revive the Skyline brand internationally <a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-jbcar-28">[29]</a>. Choosing to gear the V35 towards the luxury-sport market, and billing the 350z as a pure sports car, Nissan put a slightly more powerful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a> in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z" target="_blank" title="Nissan 350Z">350Z</a>, and while the Skyline and the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, underbody aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-350Z-4"></a><br />
A Japan-only Skyline with an 8-speed CVT (Continuously Variable) transmission was also sold. It was a sedan model called the 350GT-8. The 8 was for the 8-speed transmission.<br />
Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-tuner-0"></a> Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continued developing R32-R34 GT-Rs as time attack cars. Top Secret did tune a V35, but replaced the VQ35DE with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VK_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VK engine">VK45DE</a> V8 Twin Turbo.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-topsecret-29"></a>Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a> with an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_SR_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan SR engine">SR20DET</a>.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-signal-30"></a><br />
Models:<br />
<ul><li><b>250GT</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ25DD" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25DD</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a>, 215 PS (158 kW, 270 N m)</li>
<li><b>250GT Four</b> - 2.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ25DD" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25DD</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a>, 215 PS (158 kW, 270 Nm) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWD" target="_blank" title="AWD">AWD</a></li>
<li><b>300GT</b> - 3.0 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ30DD" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ30DD</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a>, 260 PS (191 kW, 324 N m)</li>
<li><b>350GT-8</b> - 3.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ35DE" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a>, 272 PS (200 kW, 353 N m)</li>
<li><b>350GT Coupe</b> - 3.5 L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ35DE" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35DE</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a>, 280 PS (206 kW, 363 N m)</li>
</ul><h2><span class="editsection">[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Skyline&action=edit&section=29" target="_blank" title="Edit section: V36/J50">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="V36.2FJ50">V36/J50</span></h2><table cellspacing="5" class="infobox hproduct" style="font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; width: 25em;"><caption class="fn" style="font-size: 125%; font-weight: bold;">V36, J50</caption> <tbody>
<tr class=""> <td class="" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><a class="image" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NISSAN_SKYLINE.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="NISSAN SKYLINE.jpg" height="102" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=4f98b9f418648d871bb24c389a3f100a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa3%2FNISSAN_SKYLINE.jpg%2F250px-NISSAN_SKYLINE.jpg" width="250" /></a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Also called</th> <td class=""><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G35" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G35">Infiniti G35</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G37" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G37">Infiniti G37</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_EX" target="_blank" title="Infiniti EX">Infiniti EX37</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Production</th> <td class="">2006-</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Assembly</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochigi,_Tochigi" target="_blank" title="Tochigi, Tochigi">Tochigi, Tochigi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style" target="_blank" title="Car body style">Body style(s)</a></th> <td class="">4-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_%28car%29" target="_blank" title="Sedan (car)">sedan</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe" target="_blank" title="Coupe">coupe</a><br />
2-door <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convertible" target="_blank" title="Convertible">convertible</a><br />
5-door <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_SUV" target="_blank" title="Crossover SUV">crossover SUV</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout" target="_blank" title="Automobile layout">Layout</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-engine_design" target="_blank" title="Front-engine design">Front engine</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="Rear-wheel drive">rear-wheel drive</a> / <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-wheel_drive" target="_blank" title="All-wheel drive">all-wheel drive</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform" target="_blank" title="Automobile platform">Platform</a></th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FM_platform" target="_blank" title="Nissan FM platform">Nissan FM platform</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine" target="_blank" title="Internal combustion engine">Engine(s)</a></th> <td class="">2.5L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25HR</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a><br />
3.5L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35HR</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a><br />
3.7L <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ37VHR</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29" target="_blank" title="Transmission (mechanics)">Transmission(s)</a></th> <td class="">5-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a><br />
6-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission" target="_blank" title="Manual transmission">manual</a><br />
7-speed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission" target="_blank" title="Automatic transmission">automatic</a></td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase" target="_blank" title="Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th> <td class="">2850 mm (112.2 in)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Length</th> <td class="">4750 mm (187.0 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Width</th> <td class="">1775 mm (69.8 in) (sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Height</th> <td class="">1455 mm (57.2 in) (sedan)<br />
1470 mm (57.8 in)(xAWD sedan)</td> </tr>
<tr class=""> <th style="text-align: left;">Related</th> <td class=""><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_FX" target="_blank" title="Infiniti FX">Infiniti FX</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_M" target="_blank" title="Infiniti M">Infiniti M</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z" target="_blank" title="Nissan 350Z">Nissan 350Z</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G37" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G37">Infiniti G37</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_EX" target="_blank" title="Infiniti EX">Infiniti EX</a></td> </tr>
</tbody></table>The 12th generation Skyline appeared on 20 November 2006.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-31"></a><br />
It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35. It is equipped with either a VQ25HR 2.5 L V6 producing 165 kW or a VQ35HR 3.5 L V6 with 232 kW. The 2.5 L is available with all-wheel drive as well.<br />
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_G37" target="_blank" title="Infiniti G37">Infiniti G37</a> (U.S. Spec Skyline coupe) will be produced for the 2009 model year.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="250GT_sedan_.28DBA-V36.2C_DBA-NV36.29">250GT sedan (DBA-V36, DBA-NV36)</span></h3>All wheel drive is standard on 250GT FOUR models.<br />
250GT Type S was introduced for 2008 model year.<br />
17-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 250GT Type S, which has 18-inch wheels.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="350GT_sedan">350GT sedan</span></h3>It is a Japanese version of the G35 sedan.<br />
4-wheel active steering is available in Type S and Type SP as option.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="370GT_coupe_.28DBA-CKV36.29">370GT coupe (DBA-CKV36)</span></h3>Introduced in 2007 for the 2008 model year, it is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 coupe.<br />
18-inch wheels are used on the base and 370GT Type P cars, while Type S and Type SP cars include 19-inch wheels.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="370GT_sedan_.28DBA-KV36.29">370GT sedan (DBA-KV36)</span></h3>Introduced in 2008 for the 2009 model year, it is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 sedan. It replaced the 350GT sedan.<br />
18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 370GT Type P, which has 17-inch wheels.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="50th_Limited_.282008-.29">50th Limited (2008-)</span></h3>It is an option for 250GT Type P, 350GT Type P, 350GT Type SP, 250GT FOUR Type P, commemorating 50th anniversary of Nissan Skyline.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-32"></a>The interior is marked with anniversary red leather seats, and serial numbered front glass. This package went on sale on 2008-03-31.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-33"></a><br />
<h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="370GT_crossover_.28DBA-J50.2C_DBA-NJ50.29">370GT crossover (DBA-J50, DBA-NJ50)</span></h3><div class="rellink boilerplate seealso"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_EX" target="_blank" title="Infiniti EX"><br />
</a></div>Introduced in 2009, it is based on Infiniti EX37. The vehicle went on sale in 2009-04-18.<a href="http://id-id.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Skyline/113709075306633?v=desc#cite_note-34"></a><br />
All wheel drive is standard on 370GT FOUR models.<br />
18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges.<br />
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Skyline&action=edit&section=36" target="_blank" title="Edit section: Body styles">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="Body_styles">Body styles</span></h3><table class="wikitable"><tbody>
<tr> <th>Chassis code</th> <th>V36</th> <th>J50</th> </tr>
<tr> <th>Body style</th> <td>coupe, sedan</td> <td>crossover</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Models_2">Models</span></h3><table class="wikitable"><tbody>
<tr> <th>Model</th> <th>Years</th> <th>Engine Type/code</th> <th>Power, torque@rpm</th> <th>Drive</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>250GT sedan (DBA-V36)</td> <td>2006-</td> <td>2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ25HR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25HR</a>)</td> <td>225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800</td> <td>RWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>250GT FOUR sedan (DBA-NV36)</td> <td>2006-</td> <td>2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ25HR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ25HR</a>)</td> <td>225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800</td> <td>AWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>350GT sedan</td> <td>2006–2008</td> <td>3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ35HR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ35HR</a>)</td> <td>315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp)@6800, 358 N·m (264 lb·ft)@4800</td> <td>RWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT coupe (DBA-CKV36)</td> <td>2007-</td> <td>3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ37VHR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ37VHR</a>)</td> <td>333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp)@7000, 363 N·m (268 lb·ft)@5200</td> <td>RWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT sedan (DBA-KV36)</td> <td>2008-</td> <td>3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ37VHR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ37VHR</a>)</td> <td>330 PS (240 kW; 330 hp)@7000, 361 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200</td> <td>RWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT crossover (DBA-J50)</td> <td>2009-</td> <td>3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ37VHR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ37VHR</a>)</td> <td>330 PS (240 kW; 330 hp)@7000, 361 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200</td> <td>RWD</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT FOUR crossover (DBA-NJ50)</td> <td>2009-</td> <td>3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6" target="_blank" title="V6">V6</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ37VHR" target="_blank" title="Nissan VQ engine">VQ37VHR</a>)</td> <td>330 PS (240 kW; 330 hp)@7000, 361 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200</td> <td>AWD</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Transmissions">Transmissions</span></h3><table class="wikitable"><tbody>
<tr> <th>Model</th> <th>Years</th> <th>Standard</th> <th>Optional</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>250GT sedan</td> <td>2006-</td> <td>5-speed automatic</td> <td>-</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>350GT sedan</td> <td>2006–2008</td> <td>5-speed automatic</td> <td>-</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT coupe</td> <td>2007–2008</td> <td>5-speed automatic</td> <td>6-speed manual (Type S, Type SP)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT coupe</td> <td>2008-</td> <td>7-speed automatic</td> <td>6-speed manual (Type S, Type SP)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT sedan</td> <td>2008-</td> <td>7-speed automatic</td> <td>-</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>370GT crossover</td> <td>2009-</td> <td>7-speed automatic</td> <td>-</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-87075760578501747722010-05-18T01:52:00.000-07:002010-05-19T23:20:27.552-07:00Mitsubishi lancer evo X<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lancer Evo X keluaran Mitsubishi</span> </b></div><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;">Ketika</b> mencoba Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (baca; Ten-<i>red)</i> di sirkuit Sentul (15/8), yang disediakan oleh PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB)dalam acara <i>Experiance Driving with Style</i> tak cuma kagum terhadap sedan legendaris di arena reli dunia itu. Alangkah bangga bila bisa memilikinya.Bagaimana tidak. Desain eksterior generasi keempat (Generasi I; Lancer Evo- Evo III, Generasi II; Evo IV - VII, Generasi III, Evo VIII- IX) dari Lancer Evolution sebagai sedan sport bertenaga hebat sudah tercerminkan. Nggak usah dimodifikasi lagi bodinya, tongkrongan standarnya saja bisa membuat kita kagum.<br />
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<b>Model Ikan Hiu</b><br />
Perhatikan bagian depannya. Model gril trapesium (mulut lebar) berfungsi menyalurkan udara yang banyak ke intercooler dan mendinginkan mesin tipe 4B11 berkapasitas 2.000 cc DOHC 16 Valve MIVEC (<i>Mitsubishi Innovative Timing Electronic Control</i>). Dipadu dengan moncong mobil ala ikan Hiu untuk meraih aerodinamis yang tinggi, mengentalkan sebagai sedan sport masa kini.<br />
Kesan itu kian kuat manakala melongok ke belakang.Sayap belakang dengan model lekukan, lebarnya disesuaikan kaca belakang. Kemudian knalpot (<i>muffler)</i> ganda yang kedua ujungnya diberi krom.<br />
Apa hanya depan saja jadi ciri khas sedan sport? Tampilan sporty sudah terwakilkan melalui dua kursi depan <i>semi-bucket</i> buatan Recaro yang dilengkapi pemanas kursi. Model dasbor yang landai memberikan pandangan sangat luas buat pengemudi serta interior yang lapang.<br />
Sesuai peruntukkannya sebagai sedan sport, konsentrasi pengemudi pun ikut diprioritaskan. Selain melalui rancangan dasbor, semua kontrol dipusatkan di roda kemudi yang mempunyai diameter untuk sport (lingkarannya lebih sedikit lebih kecil dari standar, tapi genggamannya lebih besar dari standar). Dari kemudi itu bisa dikontrol audio, kecepatan (<i>cruise control</i>) dan<i> handsfree</i> telepon.<br />
Termasuk pengoperasian gigi persneling yang sudah dilengkapi teknologi TC-SST (<i>Twin Clucth Super Shift Transmission</i>). Perpindahannya bisa dilakukan secara manual atau otomatis dengan 6 tingkat percepatan (6-speed). Bahkan untuk sistem manual, perpindahan setiap gigi diciptakan model F1 dengan menekan pelat yang berada di belakang setir.<br />
<i>Super All Wheel Control</i> (S-AWC)<br />
Kala mendapat kesempatan mengitari sirkuit Sentul berjarak 4,7 km itu dengan Lancer Evo X, Kompas.com ditemani pembalap nasional Moreno Soeprapto. Ia menjelaskan, tak usah takut melakukan menuver di tikungan ini. Setiap kesalahan sudah diprotek oleh <i>Super All Wheel Control</i> (S-AWC).<br />
Khusus buat Kompas.com, Reno - panggilan akrab Moreno - menyetel sistem perpindahan transmisinya pada "Super Sport" (tingkat tertinggi). Benar saja, dengan memakai perpindahan gigi manual, tak cuma akselerasi yang ganas. Perpindahan tiap gigi (naik) terasa sangat padat (tidak ada kekosongan). Beda ketika diturunkan dari "Super Sport" ke "Sport" (bisa dioperasikan sambil jalan, begitu juga dari Sport ke Normal), akselerasi tiap gigi masih ada jedahnya (tapi sangat kecil).<br />
Saat manuver di tikungan dengan line (jalur) yang sedikit salah, mobil tidak melintir. Kesalahan itu sudah dieliminir oleh ASC (<i>Active Stability Control</i>). Dan gejala roda mengunci kala melakukan pengereman keras juga terhindar berkat ABS.<br />
Menariknya, Lancer Evo X ini tak cuma bisa merayap di trek aspal. Permukaan jalan sedikit kasar dapat dilahapnya karena dilengkapi sistem gerak empat roda dan ACD (<i>Active Center Differential</i>) dan AYC (<i>Active Yaw Control</i>) yang mengontrol kerja gerak roda belakang.<br />
Pantas kalau sedan sport ini ditawari dengan harga sekitar Rp 900 juta. Mengingat sarat dengan teknologi kenyamanan dan keamanan.Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-61873473617498907932010-05-17T02:16:00.000-07:002010-05-17T02:16:22.774-07:005 Motor termahal didunia<strong>Kita </strong>boleh terkaget-kaget mendengar cerita tentang harga <em>moge</em> (motor besar) yang sama dengan mobil atau mencapai ratusan juta rupiah. Ternyata, dibandingkan dengan sepeda motor berikut, hal itu belum ada apa-apanya. Dari penelusuran berbagai media <em>online</em>, ternyata ada 5 sepeda motor termahal di dunia.<br />
Kisaran harganya, paling rendah (tidak bisa disebut murah), mulai dari 139.567 dollar AS (Rp 1,57 miliar) hingga tertinggi 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6,051 miliar). Ciri lainnya, hanya bisa ditunggangi oleh pengendaranya. Kendati kencang dan bertenaga, sepeda motor itu dipastikan tidak untuk balap. Karena harganya mahal, kendaraan ini paling pas sebagai koleksi.<br />
<strong>Eksklusif </strong><br />
Kriteria yang harus dipenuhi <em>moge</em> termahal adalah dijual secara komersial. Jumlah produksi tidak dibatasi, meski kenyataannya dibuat terbatas atau eksklusif. Syarat lainnya, bisa digunakan di jalanan umum atau <em>street legal</em>.<br />
Ternyata, dari lima <em>moge</em> supermahal ini, ada yang dibikin cuma 10 unit dan ada pula dibatasi sampai 100 unit. Sampai sekarang, belum ada laporan jumlah unit dari moge supermahal ini yang terjual. Kelima moge tersebut adalah:<br />
<strong>Ke-5: MV Agusta F4 CC </strong><br />
<strong><em>Harga: 100.000 euro (Rp 1.571.750.775) </em></strong><br />
Sepeda motor ini dirancang sendiri oleh Claudio Castiglioni, Direktur MV Agusta, Varese Italia. Ia ingin menciptakan sepeda motor spektakuler untuk memenuhi strategi pemasaran sembari membuat versi yang benar-benar khusus dan unik.<br />
Sepeda motor ini menggunakan inisial namanya "CC". Prestasinya, mampu dikebut sampai 315 km/jam. Mesinnya berkapasitas 1.078 cc dan menghasilkan tenaga 198 PS. Dibandingkan dengan <em>moge</em> untuk MotorGP, MV Agusta F4 CC jelas kalah telak.<br />
Lantas apa yang membuatnya mahal? Setiap motor ini diberi pelat platinum yang ditempatkan di atas tengah setang yang memperlihatkan nomor model dari 1 sampai 100. Dengan cara ini, pemilik punya nilai khusus, yaitu eksklusivitas dan hanya dimiliki segelintir orang. Motor ini juga dinilai sebagai mahakarya perusahaan tersebut.<span id="goog_1494558082"></span><span id="goog_1494558083"></span><br />
<strong>Ke-4: MTT Gas Turbine Superbike </strong><br />
<strong><em>Harga: 175.000 dollar AS (110.000 euro; Rp 1.728.925.852) </em></strong><br />
Inilah <em>moge</em> yang memulai popularitasnya dari Hollywood! Bagi yang suka dan pernah menonton film <em>Torque</em> pasti sudah melihatnya. Ya... itulah MTT Gas Turbin Superbike.<br />
Motor ini tidak hanya mahal, tetapi juga cepat. Rekor tercepat sepeda motor berdasarkan <em>Guiness World Book Record</em> dipegang oleh motor ini. Karena itu pula <em>moge</em> ini dijuluki "Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production".<br />
Selain menjadi "seleb" di Hollywood, MTT juga punya mesin yang berbeda dibandingkan <em>moge</em> lainnya. <em>Moge</em> ini menggunakan mesin turbin Roll Royce Allison seri 250, yang mampu menghasilkan tenaga 320 @52.000 rpm dan torsi 59 kg-m @2.000 rpm, transmisi 2 kecepatan otomatis dan rangka dari aluminium. Beratnya cuma 227 kg. Menurut MTT, sang pembuat dari Lousiana, kalau mesin dimodifikasi, tenaga sepeda motor ini bisa mencapai 420 PS dan torsi 69 kg-m.<br />
Motor ini diselimuti <em>fairing</em> dari serat karbon. Di belakangnya dipasang kamera, sedangkan di depan dilengkapi dengan mata radar laser. Untuk menghidupkan mesinnya, cukup menyentuh tombol <em>Smart Start</em>.<br />
<strong>Ke-3: Macchia Nera Concept Bike </strong><em><br />
<strong>Harga: 150.000 euro (Rp 2.357.626.162) </strong></em><br />
Dari namanya sudah diketahui asal usulnya. Motor ini menggunakan mesin Ducati 998RS, dan merupakan karya para perancang dan insinyur Italia yang ingin menciptakan motor dengan teknologi sangat hebat, ringan, dan mahal. Tujuannya untuk menjadikan motor ini sebagai <em>The Ultimate Track Bike</em> dengan konsep: indah-sederhana dan sederhana-indah.<br />
Mesin Testastretta dipasang pada rangka yang dibuat dari logam ringan, yaitu campuran titanium dan aluminium. Dilihat dari samping, rangka Macchia Nera terlihat seperti tali-temali mengikat mesin. Dirancang minimalis sebagai <em>naked bike, </em>tetapi dari segi estetika dinilai mengagumkan.<br />
Motor ini tidak diproduksi secara massal. Namun, bila ingin memilikinya, ini bisa dipesan. Syaratnya, tentu saja menyediakan uang lebih dari Rp 2,35 miliar. Orang menyebut sepeda motor ini sebagai mainan mahal!<br />
<strong>Ke-2: Ecosse Titanium Series </strong><br />
<strong><em>Harga: 250.000 dollar AS (Rp 2.787.500.000) </em></strong><br />
Kehebatan Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition sehingga dihargai seperti di atas lantaran seluruh sasisnya dibuat dari titanium. Begitu juga dengan kedua knalpotnya. Seluruh bodi dibuat dari serat karbon yang dilapisi dengan pernis. Desainnya dianggap inovatif dan dibuat dalam jumlah terbatas. Bobotnya 400 kg.<br />
Mesin yang digunakan, V2 berkapasitas 2.150 cc, dilengkapi <em>supercharger</em>, <em>intercooler</em>, dan menggunakan sistem injeksi bahan bakar untuk pasokan bahan bakar. Seluruh mesin disepuh dengan krom sehingga penampilannya eksklusif dan mengkilap. Tenaga yang dihasilkan 200 PS dengan torsi 29 kgm.<br />
Teknologi lain yang menyebabkannya mahal adalah <em>shockbreaker</em>!? hlin yang bisa disetel dan biasanya digunakan untuk s<em>uperbike</em>. Rem depan dan belakang menggunakan <em>billet</em> ISR dengan 12 kampas.<br />
Fitur khusus eksklusif lainnya, sadel yang empuk dan ergonomis, dapat disetel; plus nomor seri yang diukir pada klem setang dan pelat nomor. Roda <em>moge</em> ini juga dibuat dari serat karbon yang dilapisi pernis.Tambahan lain adalah aksesori mewah, jam BRM yang dirancang sesuai dengan desain dan warna Ecosse Titanium.<br />
<strong>Termahal: Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike </strong><br />
<em><strong>Harga: 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6.051.650.000) </strong></em><br />
Diperkenalkan pada 2003 oleh DaimlerChrysler. Waktu itu, tidak disebutkan harganya. Namun, media memperkirakan 250.000 dollar AS. Pasalnya, biaya produksi per unit 200.000 dollar AS. Namun <em>allpar.com</em>, situs remis Dodge yang mengutip kantor berita <em>Reuter </em>menginformasikan, Neiman Marcus membeli 10 unit moge dengan harga satu unit 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6.051.650.000).<br />
Untuk mesin, tak ada yang bisa mengalahkannya. Kapasitas total mesin 8,3 liter yang terdiri dari 10 silinder dengan konfigurasi V. Mesin ini dicomot dari <em>supercar</em> Dodge Viper yang dibanggakan Chyrsler pada awal 1990-an.<br />
Diklaim mampu mencapai kecepatan 640 km/jam dengan beratnya yang total 680 kg. Keunikannya, motor ini punya suspensi <em>independent</em> 4-roda. Kedua roda depan dan belakang dipasang tandem sehingga konfigurasi roda-rodanya mirip dengan ATV. Akselerasi 0–96 km/jam hanya 2,5 detik (ada yang memperkirakan di bawah 2 detik). Dikabarkan motor tidak boleh digunakan di jalan raya umum! Karena itu pula, nasib <em>moge</em> ini sekarang tidak begitu jelas.<br />
Tahun lalu muncul tiruannya yang dibuat di China. Mesin yang digunakan 150 cc dan ditawarkan dengan harga 1.400 dollar AS (Rp 15.575.000). Namanya KMD Tron. Kini ia juga dijual di Amerika dengan harga 1.180 dollar AS atau Rp 13.216.500. Ingin tahu tiruannya? silakan klik <em>www.atvdiscounter.com./*</em>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-29183626208276842632010-05-17T02:11:00.000-07:002010-05-17T02:11:12.052-07:0010 Mobil termahal didunia<div style="text-align: justify;">Jutaan mobil dibuat setiap tahun. Nah, dari sekian banyak mobil, ada 10 mobil termahal di dunia. Mau tahu? Silakan simak foto-foto dan harganya di bawah ini.</div><strong>1 ) Bugatti Veyron – $1,700,000 (sekitar Rp 16 milyar)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2307" height="317" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bugatti-Veyron.jpg" title="Bugatti Veyron" width="440" /></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span id="more-2306"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>2. Lamborghini Reventon – $1,600,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2308" height="278" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lamborghini-Reventon.jpg" title="Lamborghini Reventon" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>3. </strong><strong> McLaren F1 – $970,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2309" height="367" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/McLaren-F1.jpg" title="McLaren F1" width="460" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>4. </strong><strong>Ferrari Enzo – $670,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2310" height="280" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ferrari-Enzo.jpg" title="Ferrari Enzo" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>5. </strong><strong>Pagani Zonda C12 F – $667,321</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2311" height="298" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Pagani-Zonda-C12-F.jpg" title="Pagani Zonda C12 F" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>6. </strong><strong>SSC Ultimate Aero – $654,400</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2312" height="317" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SSC-Ultimate-Aero.jpg" title="SSC Ultimate Aero" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>7. </strong><strong>Saleen S7 Twin Turbo – $555,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2313" height="273" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Saleen-S7-Twin-Turbo.jpg" title="Saleen S7 Twin Turbo" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>8. </strong><strong>Koenigsegg CCX – $545,568</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2314" height="317" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Koenigsegg-CCX.jpg" title="Koenigsegg CCX" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>9. </strong><strong>Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster – $495,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2315" height="316" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster.jpg" title="Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster" width="440" /><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>10. </strong><strong>Porsche Carrera GT – $440,000</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2316" height="314" src="http://www.blogotainmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Porsche-Carrera-GT.jpg" title="Porsche Carrera GT" width="440" /></strong></div>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-25039838939417909782010-05-16T08:11:00.000-07:002010-05-16T08:11:13.521-07:0010 Motor tercepat didunia<b>1. Dodge Tomahawk</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitflBF63wOG4-nFKjFuq9aWuitZd_d-RbFczjilQ96eBtr4P4E2plnjzSK1y7M4Scma8tPCPAhoYYdPJj78Ur91VEJbuFSYp-hWmUt7yOygRKknDFtasuac-aO1p8jKE4zmRLDic9uRhI/s1600/tom1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitflBF63wOG4-nFKjFuq9aWuitZd_d-RbFczjilQ96eBtr4P4E2plnjzSK1y7M4Scma8tPCPAhoYYdPJj78Ur91VEJbuFSYp-hWmUt7yOygRKknDFtasuac-aO1p8jKE4zmRLDic9uRhI/s400/tom1.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type<br />
Top speed: 350 miles per hour (560 km/h)<br />
Power: 500 horsepower (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm (45 kW/L)<br />
Transmission: 2-speed manual<br />
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</blockquote><b>2. Suzuki Hayabusa</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yZI2O6hKA_7imj3V8VAHILBhUNmEe5wOCnZp7NZ7GWw2WO445kPif3JbYarEGnqSgXW9hxzgQ1OH8G73XYvVUVIOZQsOf-ranBpZ2TNwkiiGVTGCMIvCg_4r3-g8OJFKVNTd544VnTs/s1600/suzuki_2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yZI2O6hKA_7imj3V8VAHILBhUNmEe5wOCnZp7NZ7GWw2WO445kPif3JbYarEGnqSgXW9hxzgQ1OH8G73XYvVUVIOZQsOf-ranBpZ2TNwkiiGVTGCMIvCg_4r3-g8OJFKVNTd544VnTs/s400/suzuki_2.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve<br />
Top Speed: 248 miles per hour (397 km/h)<br />
Power: 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 6750 rpm 147kW<br />
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh<br />
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</blockquote><b>3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIBaUlhWP0fzQqN7PlgtI0uThJ3Q7rDuzxgeW53Vr9QLaqhkmHkB0e2l6qVx4CEOk8t109GBybxzFdn1m7IAuo0p3A7k2rB4eyrMzFlSlwjlzKiHI6HUtFONEmaqPBYpBich0ScyFb9A/s1600/MTT-Red-3.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIBaUlhWP0fzQqN7PlgtI0uThJ3Q7rDuzxgeW53Vr9QLaqhkmHkB0e2l6qVx4CEOk8t109GBybxzFdn1m7IAuo0p3A7k2rB4eyrMzFlSlwjlzKiHI6HUtFONEmaqPBYpBich0ScyFb9A/s400/MTT-Red-3.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 227 miles per hour (365 km/h)<br />
Top Speed: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft<br />
Power: 320 horsepower (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm<br />
Transmission: 2-speed automatic<br />
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</blockquote><b>4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TcJ32DCLq1URMqvwoOJCiwDAUW0znYOvJx9_ADJ0J5TplKG-BNs439h4_Jq0nQs42IAsjbhfw2tujM0CsEnTkOPvDEt4de-CggcEroI2rzRDeYVMIpC68Q7iw-R6b0EkMe4NXeq-XY8/s1600/hondacbr110.jekethek.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TcJ32DCLq1URMqvwoOJCiwDAUW0znYOvJx9_ADJ0J5TplKG-BNs439h4_Jq0nQs42IAsjbhfw2tujM0CsEnTkOPvDEt4de-CggcEroI2rzRDeYVMIpC68Q7iw-R6b0EkMe4NXeq-XY8/s400/hondacbr110.jekethek.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder<br />
Top Speed: 190 miles per hour (310km/h)<br />
Power: 114 kW (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm<br />
Transmission: Close-ratio 6-speed<br />
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</blockquote><b>5. Yamaha YZF R1</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzo2gPu3W7haodUQ2EGrVWE_bYhbLqgnN0IIEJBuDBL4u2gaT9V4IW5MlN5jYXE_K8CTmUlA_IkMRvaFL8czCU3Ol9Rkhff45h6R4oJTyjlONdroYSsXeQKW-iTJmyiNeUwzZLu8MsIg/s1600/yamaha.YZF5.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzo2gPu3W7haodUQ2EGrVWE_bYhbLqgnN0IIEJBuDBL4u2gaT9V4IW5MlN5jYXE_K8CTmUlA_IkMRvaFL8czCU3Ol9Rkhff45h6R4oJTyjlONdroYSsXeQKW-iTJmyiNeUwzZLu8MsIg/s400/yamaha.YZF5.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled<br />
Top Speed: 186miles per hour (297 km/h)<br />
Power: 128.2 horsepower (95.6 kW) at 10000 rpm<br />
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed<br />
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</blockquote><b>6. MV Agusta F4 1000 R</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_8gq2Y0sRb0gWrPoQmNbuNbR4fWXghBlJnDu_mL6sv5iYonKpUoOQv9dj9TgwzaM5vqVupZ8vCcNN_gafVi2yMGJKfvGfH2VyCsbPzYhS6RuHz7HK6YigD5xO-irBKMCP-ioY_lRy08/s1600/MV.Agusta6.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_8gq2Y0sRb0gWrPoQmNbuNbR4fWXghBlJnDu_mL6sv5iYonKpUoOQv9dj9TgwzaM5vqVupZ8vCcNN_gafVi2yMGJKfvGfH2VyCsbPzYhS6RuHz7HK6YigD5xO-irBKMCP-ioY_lRy08/s400/MV.Agusta6.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: liquid cooled, inline, 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 radial valves<br />
Top Speed: 185 mph (299 km/h)<br />
Power: 174 horsepower (128 kW)<br />
Transmission: multi-disc wet clutch, 6 speed cassette gearbox<br />
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</blockquote><b>7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-7hQsh406B0PrMpj9zmGfmaYzqNjfu5IyVvOTKKMox2oitrzbdqB2UDiPxTpyUrmqCelSq0W4_N5Zrh2SH62B5bgnHX8-Mz62wC-9P0Cd02_lHLChP_jCCIh6dBqk4Vs-cFRSvAFS4k/s1600/Kawasaki_Ninja7.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-7hQsh406B0PrMpj9zmGfmaYzqNjfu5IyVvOTKKMox2oitrzbdqB2UDiPxTpyUrmqCelSq0W4_N5Zrh2SH62B5bgnHX8-Mz62wC-9P0Cd02_lHLChP_jCCIh6dBqk4Vs-cFRSvAFS4k/s400/Kawasaki_Ninja7.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 1052 cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled<br />
Top Speed: 176 miles per hour (283km/h)<br />
Power: 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm<br />
Transmission: 6 speed<br />
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</blockquote><b>8. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQFzjYe76x7t_EeTkLPNWUf9UNgqPcoVR4apbkxMKFeDs9vkS3CdhNKLeZA_tIQoNeP6H2lmSU8Lw3rQS_tgbuLA8p_lu5UVEtcT6bZ65NpBQghYSYQ1B_PETLNWsoZDhKuVh_N8l9jI/s1600/Aprilia+RSV.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQFzjYe76x7t_EeTkLPNWUf9UNgqPcoVR4apbkxMKFeDs9vkS3CdhNKLeZA_tIQoNeP6H2lmSU8Lw3rQS_tgbuLA8p_lu5UVEtcT6bZ65NpBQghYSYQ1B_PETLNWsoZDhKuVh_N8l9jI/s400/Aprilia+RSV.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 998 cc 60 degree V-twin engine<br />
Top Speed: 175 miles per hour (281 km/h)<br />
Power: 105.24 kW (143.09 PS; 141.13 hp) @ 10000 rpm<br />
Transmission: 6 speed, chain drive<br />
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</blockquote><b>9. BMW K 1200 S</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeAvzSM3TiDNddQRW8bAwZFcxJ716F2S5tgWJ2qvj2FI4HKoHjlkWNgwzsZxEfVrR47MGoLfHklqjP2Q84W_LhFF2bQBsAiCnvGPsaZF4HKtBwaY7SrBay49dJbgsTMLvJYH-69uZ70U/s1600/Bmw+K1200.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeAvzSM3TiDNddQRW8bAwZFcxJ716F2S5tgWJ2qvj2FI4HKoHjlkWNgwzsZxEfVrR47MGoLfHklqjP2Q84W_LhFF2bQBsAiCnvGPsaZF4HKtBwaY7SrBay49dJbgsTMLvJYH-69uZ70U/s400/Bmw+K1200.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: 16 valves, 4 cylinders, DOHC, horizontal in-line, liquid cooled<br />
Top Speed: 174 miles per hour (278 km/h)<br />
Power: 164.94 horsepower (120.4 kW) @ 10250 RPM<br />
Transmission: 6 speed manual<br />
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</blockquote><b>10. Ducati 1098s</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiHeag9chmHwa1xEFteBHQPpjmPtCd3HW14JbCsxZRJydRAKOCCxnWan_IC1um9VfMg08LTqayBhups_uDzh1i83U4J2QqrbWfcYhwylC201245VODXTT3pkrDY2rHbCWBgFtwiY7BxE/s1600/ducati1098.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiHeag9chmHwa1xEFteBHQPpjmPtCd3HW14JbCsxZRJydRAKOCCxnWan_IC1um9VfMg08LTqayBhups_uDzh1i83U4J2QqrbWfcYhwylC201245VODXTT3pkrDY2rHbCWBgFtwiY7BxE/s400/ducati1098.jpg" /></a><blockquote><br />
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Engine: L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled<br />
Top Speed: 169 miles per hour (271 km/h)<br />
Power: 119.3 kW (160.0 bhp) @ 9750 rpm<br />
Transmission: 6 speed Chain</blockquote>Afif Putrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973137816551094157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7715339133274451434.post-47425709285773068092010-05-16T07:50:00.000-07:002010-05-16T07:50:00.290-07:0010 Mobil tercepat di duniaSepuluh mobil tercepat di dunia dari berbagai sumber. Mobil-mobil ini mempunyai kecepatan lebih dari 300 Km per jam. Mobil-mobil ini adalah mobil produksi yang dapat dipakai di jalan umum dan bukan khusus untuk arena balap. Umumnya di produksi dengan jumlah yang sangat terbatas. Beberapa mobil ini memang sudah ada di Indonesia.<br />
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1.SSC Ultimate Aero: <br />
257 mph (411 Km), 0-60 dalam 2.7 detik. Twin-Turbo V8 dengan 1183 Hp. Buatan USA, Shelby Super Cars. Harga jual $654,000.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://emobilnetwork.com/banner/Image/ssc_ultimate_aero_rank_1_revise.jpg" /><br />
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2.Bugatti Veyron: <br />
253 mph (404 Km), 0-60 dalam 2.5 detik. Aluminum, Mesin W16 dengan 1001 hp. Buatan Perancis. Group VW. Harga jual $1,444,000.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://emobilnetwork.com/banner/Image/bugatti_veyron_rank_2_revise.jpg" /><br />
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3. Koenigsegg CCX:<br />
250 mph+ (400 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.2 detik. Mesin 90 Degree V8 806 hp. Buatan Swedia, harga jual $695,000.<br />
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4.Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: <br />
248 mph+(396 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.2 detik. Mesin Twin Turbo Aluminum V8 dengan 750 hp. Buatan USA, harga jual $555,000.<br />
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5.McLaren F1: <br />
240 mph+ (384 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.2 detik. Mesin BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 dengan 627 hp. Buatan Jerman dan Inggris, harga jual $970,000.<br />
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6.Ferrari Enzo: <br />
217 mph+ (347 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.4 detik. Mesin F140 Aluminum V12 dengan 660 hp, buatan Italy, harga jual $670,000.<br />
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7.Jaguar XJ220: <br />
217 mph+ (347.2 Km), 0-60 dalam 4.0 detik. Mesin Twin Turbo V6 dengan 542 hp, buatan Inggris, tahun 1992, harga jual $345,000.<br />
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8.Pagani Zonda F: <br />
215 mph+ (344 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.5 detik. Mesin Mercedes Benz M180 V12 dengan 650 hp, buatan Italy, harga jual $741,000.<br />
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9.Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: <br />
213 mph+ (340.8 km), 0-60 dalam 3.3 detik. Mesin V12 dengan 640 hp, buatan Italy, harga jual $430,000.<br />
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10. Porsche Carrera GT: <br />
209 mph+ (334.4 Km), 0-60 dalam 3.9 detik. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Mesin V10 dengan 612 hp, buatan Jerman, harga jual $440,000.<br />
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