Nissan Skyline R34 modification

The 740i Sedan

The all-new BMW 7 Series reaches new altitudes in technology, comfort, and performance while integrating them seamlessly into a luxury experience for both drivers and passengers. With more innovations than any other car in its class and a wealth of athleticism, the 7 Series effortlessly takes the pole position for the future of luxury travel.

A NEW ERA OF THE LUXURY SEDAN.

While sheer size gives the 7 Series the appearance of a straight-line power-hungry beast, radical engineering provides this luxury sedan with a level of overall performance that puts most coupes to shame. Its revolutionary lightweight Carbon Core creates a lower center of gravity to improve agility, while a 445-hp V8 TwinPower Turbo engine powers this beast to a not so subtle class-leading 0-60 time of only 4.3 seconds

ALL CONTROL AT ALL TIMES.

Never-before-seen features in the 7 Series give you the opportunity to orchestrate them in completely new ways. Whether navigating the iDrive 5.0 system with the first-ever Gesture Control system or toggling entertainment functions with simple touches of your finger on the exclusive Touch Command tablet, every time you step foot in the 7 Series you'll find yourself at the center of command within the center of your own luxurious universe.

 

GIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT SOME COMPETITION.

The Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package presents the most compelling case ever for passing on the driver's seat in a BMW. Its expansive legroom and massaging seat functions are only the beginning of an endless list of revolutionary entertainment and comfort-based features for you to indulge in. No matter if you sit behind the wheel or behind the driver, your experience in the 7 Series will be unforgettable 

POWERFUL ENGINES

THE HEART OF EVERY 7 SERIES

Advanced innovations like Valvetronic technology help this unique 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine enhance performance and efficiency. Proof of its power is in the numbers: 320 hp, a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds, redlining at an amazing 6000 rpm, and peak torque of 330 lb-ft that kicks in at 1300 rpm and continues to push you back in your seat all the way to 4500 rpm.

Available in: 740i Sedan

AN INTELLIGENT CHASSIS

ADVANCED BMW ENGINEERING AT WORK

Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview provides a new dimension of superior driving dynamics. A frontal camera previews the road ahead to actively and intelligently adjust damper settings while working together with Active Roll Stabilization technology, minimizing body roll and creating the perfect balance of comfort and dynamics

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve 320-hp engine. Combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection	Electronic throttle control
Auto Start-Stop function	Air Curtains and Air Breather system
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)	Active kidney grille
Brake Energy Regeneration	Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, ADAPTIVE, COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes
8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Launch Control

Handling, ride and braking
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), brake-pad wear indicators and Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Dynamic Damper Control	Double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension
Integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension	Aluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers	Carbon Core construction (includes carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, aluminum, steel and magnesium body structure components)
Servotronic power-steering assist	Electronic limited-slip differential
2-axle self-leveling air suspension	Electromechanical parking brake

Exterior
V Spoke light alloy wheels (Style 642), 18 x 8.0; and 245/50 run-flat1 all-season tires2	Adaptive LED Headlights
Automatic high beams	LED fog lights
Power-folding, heated side mirrors	Chrome accent finishes (front air intakes, rocker panel strips, rear trunk strip)
Non-metallic or Metallic paint

Interior seating and trim
10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat with 4-way lumbar support, and memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors	Through-loading system
Dakota Leather upholstery	High-gloss Fineline Wood trim
Black panel center console with brushed aluminum controls and touch-sensitive controls	3-stage heated front seats
Floormats

Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player with Radio Data System (RDS)	Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System with equalizer and powerful 600-watt amplifier; the 16-speaker system includes 7 tweeters, 7 midrange speakers and 2 bass speakers
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception	SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription

Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone3	Enhanced USB and Bluetooth® including Mobile Office4 features; Message Dictation available with optional 3rd-party subscription
Black Panel Display with LCD main and trip odometer displays and warning indicators in dial faces	Rear-view Camera
iDrive 5.0 system with touch screen, touchpad Controller and 8 programmable memory buttons	BMW Navigation system with 10.2" high-resolution screen; 3-D maps; 200 GB hard drive with 20 GB storage for audio files; voice feedback and Voice command system
Gesture Control	12.3" Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster
Dynamic Cruise Control5	Condition-Based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive system
Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system	BMW Online with MyInfo and BMW Apps
BMW TeleService	Advanced Real Time Traffic Information
Tire Pressure Monitor	Rear-window defroster

Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button	Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings, audio tone settings and radio presets, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences
Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control and hands-free trunk-lid opening/closing	Power trunk-lid opening and closing
Soft-close automatic door operation	Automatic 4-zone climate control
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters	Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)
Panoramic moonroof with fully automatic, 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector, and power interior sunshade	Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrors	Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed and Automatic headlight control
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exit	Park Distance Control, front and rear
Ground-illuminating lights in exterior door handles	LED light carpet
Interior courtesy lights with automatic-dimming function	Ambiance lighting
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right	Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors integrated into rear cabin headliner	Dual cupholders in front and rear
Fold-up rear-seat center armrest	Open storage compartments in all doors and front-seatback storage
Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release	Locking glovebox
Universal garage-door opener	Power outlets in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
WiFi Hotspot including 3 GB and 3-month trial	Wireless charging (Qi charging standard)
2x USB ports with 2.1A charging	Concierge Services with Critical Calling
BMW Ultimate Benefits™ for 7 Series

Safety and security
Adaptive Brakelights	BMW's Active Protection System detects imminent accidents, then prepares by automatically pretensioning safety belts, closing windows and moonroof, and activating post-crash braking; includes Attention Assistant feature
Carbon Core construction in passenger cell area	Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS)
Active Front Headrests	Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger-seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions	Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Acoustic safety-belt warning	Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts	LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)	Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Anti-theft alarm system	Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key fob with constantly changing electronic code is not used)	Pathway Lighting feature, programmable via Vehicle & Key Memory
BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification	BMW Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock and My BMW Remote app

Nissan Skyline HV37/ZV37

Skyline sedan (2014-)

The design was based on Infiniti Q50 sedan, with Infiniti logo emblem at front grille. Other major changes were the debut of the electric-petrol hybrid powertrain in the range and the revival of the turbocharged models.
Japan models were set to go on sale in February 2014. Early models include 350GT HYBRID, 350GT HYBRID Type P, 350GT HYBRID Type SP, 350GT FOUR HYBRID, 350GT FOUR HYBRID Type P, 350GT FOUR HYBRID Type SP.^[104][105] 200GT-t, 200GT-t Type P, 200GT-t Type SP went on sale on June 5, 2014 through Nissan dealers

HV37/HNV37/ZV37
Overview
Also called	Skyline Skyline Hybrid Infiniti Q50
Production	2014–Present
Assembly	Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan
Designer	Joel Baek (2011)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Powertrain
Engine	3.5 L VQ35HR V6 with HM34 electric motor
Transmission	7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 millimetres (112 in)
Length	4,790 millimetres (189 in)
Width	1,820 millimetres (72 in)
Height	1,440 millimetres (57 in) - 1,450 millimetres (57 in)

Skyline sedan was built in Tochigi Plant (Kaminokawa-machi, Kawachi-gun, Tochigi prefecture).
The turbo engine and automatic transmission used by Skyline 200GT-t sedan were built by Daimler.^[108][109]

Marketing

The Skyline sedan was targeted towards males at the age of 40s.^[110] Also, the Nissan branding was not used on this generation Skyline, therefore making it neither a Nissan or Infiniti, but simply "Skyline."

Skyline 350GT Hybrid (Japan)

Nissan Skyline V36/CV36/J50

The Skyline Sedan went on sale on November 11, 2006, with an update to the Skyline Coupe beginning in fall 2007. Early models included the 250GT, 250GT FOUR, and 350GT.
It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35.
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the Infiniti G37 (U.S. Spec Skyline coupe) would be produced for the 2009 model year. The convertible is not available in Japan.

Skyline 370GT Coupe (DBA-CKV36, 2007-)

Introduced in 2007 for the 2008 model year, it is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 coupe.
Eighteen-inch wheels are used on the base and 370GT Type P cars, while Type S and Type SP cars include 19-inch wheels.
The Skyline Coupe went on sale on 2007-10-02. Early models include 370GT, 370GT Type P, 370GT Type S and 370GT Type SP.

250GT sedan (DBA-V36, DBA-NV36)

The 250GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G25 sedan.
Four-wheel drive is standard on 250GT FOUR models (NV36, where N stands for 4WD).
The 250GT Type S was introduced for 2008 model year.
Seventeen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 250GT Type S, which has 18-inch wheels.

350GT sedan

The 350GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G35 sedan.
Four-wheel active steering is available in Type S and Type SP as option.

50th Limited (2007–2008)

The 50th Limited is an option for Skyline Sedan models 250GT Type P, 350GT Type P, 350GT Type SP, and 250GT FOUR Type P, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Nissan Skyline. The interior is marked with anniversary red leather seats, and serial-numbered front glass.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
The 50th Limited models, along with 250GT Type S, went on sale from November 27, 2007 until March 31, 2008.

Skyline Coupe Aero-Sports Concept, Skyline Aero Package Concept (2008)

Skyline Aero Package Concept is a version of Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP with dynamic front and rear spoilers, re-designed sporty front grill and chromed alloy wheels.
Skyline Coupe Aero-Sports Concept is a version of Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP with new exterior and interior looks with new aero parts and seat materials.
The vehicles were unveiled in 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon, followed by 2008 Nissan Customize Car Show.

Body styles

Chassis code	V36	CV36
Body style	sedan	coupe
250GT	2006–	n/a
250GT FOUR	2006–	n/a
350GT	2006–2008	n/a
370GT	n/a	2007–

Models

Model	Years	Engine Type/code	Power, torque@rpm	Drive
250GT sedan (DBA-V36)	2006–	2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) V6 (VQ25HR)	225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800	RWD
250GT FOUR sedan (DBA-NV36)	2006–	2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) V6 (VQ25HR)	225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800	AWD
350GT sedan	2006–2008	3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) V6 (VQ35HR)	315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp)@6800, 358 N·m (264 lb·ft)@4800	RWD
370GT coupe (DBA-CKV36)	2007–	3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR)	333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp)@7000, 363 N·m (268 lb·ft)@5200	RWD

Transmissions

Model	Years	Standard	Optional
250GT sedan	2006–	5-speed automatic	—
250GT FOUR sedan	2006–	5-speed automatic	—
350GT sedan	2006–2008	5-speed automatic	—
370GT coupe	2007–2008	5-speed automatic	6-speed manual (Type S, Type SP)

Production

As of November 28, 2006, sales of the Nissan Skyline sedan reached 4144 units
As of December 18, 2006, sales of the Nissan Skyline sedan reached 6612 units.
As of October 16, 2007, sales of the Nissan Skyline coupe reached 1562 units.

Marketing

As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, information on Nissan Skyline could be found in the PlayStation 3 version of the Gran Turismo video game.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's launch event, a Touch&Feel - New SKYLINE event began in Nissan Gallery.





As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, a Grand Touring Japan event took place starting on March 10, 2007. Following the event, the Grand Touring ~ Legend&Future event was staged at Tokyo Midtown, showcasing 12 generations of the Nissan Skyline. The event continued in Nissan Gallery at Ginza with a chance of winning a Skyline postcard.


As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, Warner Music Japan published a CD titled SKYLINE 50th ANNIVERSARY CD, featuring music from Nissan Skyline commercials.Skyline model cars had also been produced. 

As part of the Nissan Skyline Coupe launch, a series of 15 accessories under the SKYLINE collection label, including wallet, card case, key ring (leather, engine cover, and 370GT), intelligent key case, Zippo lighter, SLYLINE COUPE T-shirt (grey), SLYLINE COUPE pins (in vibrant red, brilliant silver, strafia blue, white pearl, super black, fountain blue, and lunar mare silver) went on sale at Nissan online shop beginning October 2007.

2008 update

Sedan changes include:

• Scratch shield body paint for all body colour
• New body colour crystal white pearl (3-coal pearl) is added for total of 6 colour choices
• Uses Skyline Coupe mirror
• Aluminium finisher colour change
• Rear middle seat includes adjustable head rest, door lower soft touch material
• V6 engine model uses VQ37VHR engine, 7-speed automatic transmission
• Intelligent air conditioner as standard equipment (except 250GT, 250GT FOUR)
• Active AFS as standard equipment
• curtain airbag, side airbag at front seats as standard equipment

Coupe changes include:

• Scratch shield body paint for all body colour
• New body colour crystal white pearl (3-coal pearl) is added for total of seven colour choices
• Walk-in level colour change
• Door grip finisher handle change
• 5-speed automatic transmission replaced by 7-speed automatic transmission
• Intelligent air conditioner, privacy glass as standard equipment

The vehicles went on sale on December 2, 2008. Early Sedan models include the 250GT, 250GT FOUR, and 370GT. Early Coupe models include the 370GT.

370GT sedan (DBA-KV36)

Introduced in 2008 for the 2009 model year, the 370GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 sedan. It replaced the 350GT sedan.
Eighteen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 370GT Type P, which has 17-inch wheels.

V36, CV36, J50
Overview
Also called	Infiniti G352007-2008 Infiniti G37 2009-2014 Infinti Q40. 2014- Infinti Q60 coupe
Production	2006–2014
Assembly	Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan
Designer	Hideo Komuro (2004); Shinichiro Irie (2005, 2007)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe 5-door crossover SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Related	Infiniti FX Infiniti M Nissan 350Z Infiniti G37 Infiniti EX Nissan 370Z
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L VQ25HR V6 3.5 L VQ35HR V6 3.7 L VQ37VHR V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual 7-speed automatic

Skyline Crossover (DBA-J50, DBA-NJ50)

See also: Infiniti EX

Nissan Skyline Crossover

Introduced in 2009, it is based on the Infiniti EX37, for Japan market. The vehicle was unveiled at Nissan Galleries nationwide beginning on April 18, 2009, and later with all seven body colour variants at Nissan Galleries. 

Sales of the Skyline Crossover began on July 13, 2009. Early models include the 370GT (Type P) and 370GT FOUR (Type P).^[87][88][89]
Four-wheel drive is standard on 370GT FOUR models. 18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges.

Nissan Skyline V35/CPV35

The 11th-generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, was based on Nissan's FM platform, shared with the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan Skyline used a front-midship engine (VQ35DE and others as below), rear-wheel-drive layout (four-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 Infiniti G35.

2001–2003 Nissan Skyline 250GT 

 

FOUR

The all-new Skyline was introduced at reorganized Nissan Japanese dealerships called Nissan Red Stage in conjunction with the reintroduced Nissan Fairlady Z, sold exclusively at Nissan Blue Stage Japanese dealerships. The vehicle went on sale on June 18, 2001. Early models included the 250GT, 250GTe, and 300GT. Early Skyline Driving Helper model includes 250GT. The Skyline 250GT FOUR sedan includes ATTESSA E-TS all wheel drive with 50:50 synchro mode, VQ25DD (NEO Di) engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. It went on sale on September 26, 2001.The Skyline 250GTm sedan went on sale on January 13, 2002, while the Skyline 350GT-8 sedan went on sale on February 19, 2002.


Beginning in 2002, the Skyline sedan was also sold in North America, where it was marketed as the Infiniti G35.

The V35 broke with previous Skyline tradition. There was no straight-six engine, no turbo, and no GT-R, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. The intention had been for the model to use a different name, a decision reversed by Renault/Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. who choose to gear the V35 towards the luxury-sport market. Billing the 350Z as a pure sports car, Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and while the Skyline and the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, under-body aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less. Some fans refer to V35 as the "New Generation Skyline" due to drastic changes between the V35 series and its R34 predecessor. Nonetheless, as of 1 July 2001 (two weeks after launch), total domestic Japanese Skyline orders had reached 4200 units.


Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.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 VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET

XVL concept (1999)

It is a concept car demonstrating the FR L-class platform. It includes a 3.0L V6 direct-injection gasoline engine, CVT transmission, sedan body. The vehicle was unveiled in 1999 Tokyo Auto Show.^[53]

Changes

For 2003 the design of the radiator grille, headlamp inner panels, and sills were altered. The interior and mirrors were altered, while the suspension and braking systems were also refined. The Skyline Coupe was introduced as a version of Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for Japanese market. Also, the Skyline 350GT went on sale. It is a version of the Infiniti G35 sport sedan with a six-speed manual transmission for the Japanese market, only available with the 3.5 litre engine. The Skyline 350GT and Skyline 350GT Premium sedan went on sale on 2003-06-03.

Overview
Also called	New Generation Skyline Infiniti G35
Production	sedan: 2001–2006 coupe: 2002–2007
Assembly	Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan
Designer	Hiroshi Hasegawa (1998, 2000)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L VQ25DD V6 3.0 L VQ30DD V6 3.5 L VQ35DE V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual CVT Continuously Variable Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	4630 mm (182.2 in) (coupe) 4735 mm (186.5 in) (sedan)
Width	1815 mm (71.5 in) (coupe) 1750 mm (69 in) (sedan)
Height	1390 mm (54.8 in) (coupe) 1465 mm (57.7 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	3,373 lb (1,530 kg) (coupe 6MT)[42] 3,395 lb (1,540 kg) (coupe 5AT)[42] 3,395 lb (1,540 kg) (sedan 6MT) 3,351 lb (1,520 kg) (sedan 5AT)[43] 3,483 lb (1,580 kg) (sedan CVT-8)

For 2004 both coupe and sedans were altered, with updated interiors and improved transmissions. The five-speed automatic transmission on the 350GT Premium now included synchro rev control, while the 6-speed manual transmission was made to vibrate less. For the sedan, the front grill/bumper, foot panel, head lamp, rear bumper, and rear combination lamps were changed. The front seats received active head rest, while the rear middle seat now have a three-point seat belt as standard. There were also some new wheels and a 19-inch option for the coupé. The Skyline's 2005 update again included changes to the head and rear lamps, front bumper, and side sill protectors. Also, 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel became standard for automatic transmission cars. A "plasma cluster ion" full air conditioner with left/right independent temperature settings, heated door mirrors, head lamp auto levelizer (compliant with new legislation) was made standard equipment.

Nissan Skyline R34

May 1998, the EN34, HR34, ER34 and BNR34 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 five-speed gearbox, became the most fuel-efficient straight-six Skyline to date (of any shape). " The 4-speed automatic transmission available on some models in the previous two shapes were discontinued. In its place, Nissan produced a 4-speed Tiptronic transmission for all of the automatic versions (Except the base 2.0L, which has a standard 5-speed gearbox). Only the GT-T coupe variant was sold in New Zealand and Hong Kong from 1997 to 2000 respectively. They were the only two countries besides Japan that sold the R34 GT-T model Skylines new. All Japanese Nissan Prince Store locations that sold the Skyline were renamed Nissan Red Stage.

Models:

1998 Nissan Skyline sedan (Japan)

• GT – 2.0 L RB20DE NEO I6, 155 ps (114 kW)
• 25 GT, GT-X (4 door model), 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW)
• GT-V 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, (147 kW)
• GT-FOUR – 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW) 4WD
• GT-T – 2.5 L RB25DET NEO turbo I6, 280 hp (206 kW, 343 N m)

GT-R

Nissan Skyline GT-R used in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

 

The GT-R 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. The turbo outlet pipes were changed from cast to formed metal outlets. The intercooler outlet side and rear turbo dump pipe had temperature probes fitted in the V-spec models. The biggest feature and most significant feature to the R34 GT-R that wasn't seen on any other model skyline was the display unit at the top of the dashboard. This display unit was very significant for the car at its time. This display showed many of the cars engine stats including boost pressure, oil temp, water temp and more. As a 1999 car this kind of technology was very rare and advanced at the time. The display was capable of showing the G-force that the car was under when driving and there was also a lap timer that could be started by a button that was located near the gear lever. There was a computer jack lead hidden underneath the left passenger side skirt that could be used to transfer driving data from the car to a laptop. This could only be done with a Japanese version of Windows and Japanese software, which today is very hard to come by. Other features such as the battery being located under the back seat of the car made more room available in the engine bay. The Nissan Skyline GT-R rivals are the Toyota Supra and the Mazda RX-7

R34
Overview
Production	1999–2002 64,623 units sold
Assembly	Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer	Kozo Watanabe (1996)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Laurel Nissan Stagea Nissan Skyline GT-R
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L RB20DE I6 (GT) 2.5 L RB25DE I6 (25 GT, GT-X, GT-V, GT-4) 2.5 L RB25DET Turbocharged I6 (GT-T) 2.6 L Twin Turbocharged RB26DETT I6 (GT-R)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual

Nissan Skyline R33

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 RB20E, while the twin-cam of the R32 GTS was discontinued along with the 2.0 L turbo RB20DET.

Some models came equipped with a new version of the HICAS 4-wheel steering system called Super HICAS. This computer controlled system was first used on the R32 GT-R. Super HICAS used electric actuators to steer the rear, as opposed to the hydraulic HICAS. This generation was no longer considered a "compact" under Japanese legislation that determined the amount of tax liability based on exterior dimensions.

As an option, an active limited slip differential 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 GTS-25t models; these can be identified by the A-LSD and SLIP lights on the tachometer.

The RB25DE and RB25DET engines also became equipped with NVCS (variable inlet cam phasing). NVCS equipped RB's 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 Autech, and the second was a joint Autech/Nismo project.

The GTS-R is a rare model/variant of the GTS-25T. It has the series 1 body, with the series 2 engine, series 2 running gear, and series 2 interior. However, while being theoretically a series '1.5' (mid phase), it has extras, including the GTR front, rear, and side bars, GTR Xenon headlights, GTR front grille, and an optional GTR adjustable rear spoiler. This model is found more commonly in Australasia, and is considered a 'cheaper' version of the GTR.

A Nissan Laurel C34 based wagon was released in September 1996, called the Stagea. It is widely regarded as a compatriot of the Skyline, rather than the Laurel it was based on, owing to drivetrain configurations—Commonly AWD using ATTESA ET-S. A common modification on the Stagea is to fit it with an R34 skyline front, in effect making an R34-lookalike wagon. A manual transmission was only available on the RS-Four and RS-Four V models. There was also an Autech tuned Stagea, the 260RS; released with full GT-R running gear, including an RB26DETT engine and manual transmission, a unique body kit, 17" BBS style alloys, and GT-R instrumentation.
Models:

• HR33 GTS – 2.0 L RB20E SOHC I6, 130 PS (96 kW, 172 N m)
• ER33 GTS-25 – 2.5 L RB25DE DOHC I6, 190 PS (140 kW, 231 N m)
• ENR33 GTS-4 – 2.5 L RB25DE DOHC I6, 190 PS (140 kW, 231 N m) 4WD
• ECR33 GTS-25t – 2.5 L RB25DET DOHC turbo I6, 250 PS (184 kW, 294 N m)
• ECR33 GTS-R – 2.5 L RB25DET DOHC turbo I6, 250 PS (184 kW, 294 N m)
• ECR33 P.Ride 280 Type MR – 2.8L RB28DET DOHC turbo I6, 300 PS

R33
Overview
Production	1993–1998 217,133 units sold
Assembly	Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer	Kozo Watanabe (1991)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Laurel Nissan Stagea
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L RB20E I6 (GTS) 2.5 L RB25DE I6 (GTS-25, GTS-4) 2.5 L RB25DET I6 (GTS-25t, GTS-R) 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 (GT-R) 2.8 L RBX-GT2 I6 (400R)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4,720 mm (185.8 in) (sedan)
Width	1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	1,390 kg (3,064.4 lb) (GTS-25t) 1,530 kg (3,373.1 lb) (GT-R)

1996

R33 GTST series 2 with a R33 GT-R Bumper and East Bear carbon fibre bonnet

 

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. (However, in the U.S., there are Federal Laws regarding safety and emissions that require certain documents to be obtained, certain criteria to be met and adhered to, or 25 years to pass, before the sale of this vehicle becomes legal.

 For the RB25DET 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 RB25DET (turbo) was also given a Ceramic 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 February 1998 with the 40th Anniversary R33.

GT-R

1993–1996 Nissan Skyline (R33) GTS (base model). Known because of the 4 stud hubs

R33 Skyline interior

 

The BCNR33 GT-R version also had the same RB26DETT 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 Brembo brakes. In 1995 the GT-R received an improved version of the RB26DETT, the ATTESA-ETS four-wheel-drive system, and Super HICAS 4-wheel steering.
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 stronger six-speed Getrag gearbox was used.

An R33 GT-R driven by Dirk Schoysman lapped the Nordschleife in less than 8 minutes. Though it was often said to be the first production car to break 8 minutes, the limited run Jaguar XJ220 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.

Nissan Skyline R32

The R32 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 RB-series straight-6 engines, which had improved heads (the twelve port inlet was gone) and used the ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) injection system. Also available was an 1,800 cc 4-cylinder GXi model. Most models had HICAS four-wheel steering, with the rear wheels being hydraulically linked to the front steering. The 2.5-litre GTS-25 became one of the first Japanese production cars to feature a 5-speed automatic transmission.

The GTS-t came in standard and Type M configurations, with the Type M having larger five-stud 16-inch wheels, four piston front callipers and twin piston rears plus other minor differences. ABS was optional (except for the GT-R and GTS-4), mechanical LSD was standard on the GTR and viscous LSD was standard on all turbo models and optional on all but the GXi. Nissan also produced 100 Australian models of the R32.

In addition, there was a 4WD version of the GTS-t Type M, called the GTS-4.
The station wagon bodystyle was discontinued, and replaced by the smaller, front-wheel drive Nissan Avenir (Primera).
Models:

Nissan Skyline GTS-t four-door sedan

GT-R

R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R

The CALSONIC R32 GT-R from the Group A series

The R32 GT-R was first produced in 1988 including prototype cars. The first six Nismo's were built in 1989. The other 554 NISMO GT-R's were all built in 1990 and were all Gunmetal Grey in color. The RB26DETT engine actually produced ~320 PS,^{[citation needed]} but it was unstated due to the Japanese car makers' "gentlemen's agreement" not to exceed 280 PS (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 ~310 hp (~230 kW) and could do 0–100 km/h in 4.7seconds and quarter mile in 12.8 seconds.


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.

The Porsche 959 was Nissan's target when designing the GT-R. The chief engineer, Naganori Ito, 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 Nordschleife production car record at the time of development was 8'45" – set by a Porsche 944. Nissan test driver Hiroyoshi Katoh reset the record with a time of 8'20".^[29] Best Motoring managed 8'22"38.


The R32 GT-R dominated Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), winning 29 races from 29 starts, taking the series title every year from 1989 to 1993.^[31] It took 50 races from 50 starts from 1991 to 1997 (latterly R33) in the N1 Super Taikyu.


The R32 GT-R was introduced into the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1990 and promptly ended the reign of the previously all-conquering Ford Sierra Cosworth, winning Bathurst 1000 classic in 1991 and 1992. This success led to the Australian motoring press nicknaming the car Godzilla 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 was a significant factor in the demise of Group 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 Supertouring category and also indirectly to the GT500 category of today.

When originally designed, the homologation 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 Brembo 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). 

The Nismo Skyline GT-R is a limited (500 street, 60 racing) version of Nissan Skyline with Nissan RB engine with twin ceramic turbochargers rated 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 6,800 rpm and 353 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm, all-wheel steering, electronically controlled four-wheel drive 

As of August of 2014 the R32 Skyline GT-R is eligible for US import under the NHTSA "25 year" rule, that allows vehicles that are 25 years old (to the month) or older to be imported. These vehicles, due to their age do not have to comply with FEDERAL emissions or with Federal motor vehicle safety standards