Skyline GTR Timeline | Dimitri Bobrov

This was the first car to bear the GTR badge. The PGC10, as they were dubbed, came from the factory with an S20 naturally aspirated inline six that produced 160 horsepower and 131 foot pounds of torque at 5600 rpm.

This car is the successor to the KPGC10. Not much drivetrain wise was changed as it retained the S20 but did receive a fastback look instead of the previous coupe design. Unfortunately not many were sold due to the 1970's petroleum crisis. This is also my favorite generation.

Cancelling the second generation GTR in 1973, Nissan took some time off and later revived the name in 1989. The previous engines were replaced by the RB26DETT which was a 2.6 liter twin turbo charged inline 6 that came from the factory with 278 horsepower but the over engineered stock internals could take much more.

In 1995, Nissan refreshed the legendary R32 GTR which then became the R33. The R33 was nearly identical to the R32 in terms of engine and transmission with the exception of stronger syncros and fixed the R32's weak oil pump drive collar. Also built upon the R32's four wheel drive system and HICAS, which was Nissan's four wheel steering system.

As made famous by the fast and furious movies, this is the last generation under the Skyline name and also the last time Nissan will use the RB26 in the GTR. As the drivetrain is relatively unchanged, the interior got a complete overhaul including an LCD screen that displays stats such as G-Force, boost, oil temp, oil pressure, and water temp.

Nissan brought the GTR for the first time to the United States. The current day GTR is powered by the VR38DETT a twin turbo V6 that puts out 530-600hp dependent on the trim. Nissan's four wheel drive system has been updated to shoot the GTR from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.