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Prince Skyline

Nissan Skyline
Overview
Manufacturer Prince
Nissan
Production 1957–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact (1957–1989)
Sport compact/Midsize (1989–2002)
Compact executive car (2001–present)
Hybrid electric vehicle (2014―present)
Sports Coupe (2007-2017)
Chronology
Predecessor Prince Sedan (1952–1957)
Prince Skyline ALSI/BLSI/BLRA-3
Prince Skyline ALSI-1 001.jpg
Prince Skyline ALSID-1
Overview
Production 1957–1964
33,759 units sold
Assembly Mitaka, Japan
Designer
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout FR layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length 4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Curb weight ~1,300 kg (~2900 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Prince Sedan
S50/S54/S57
Prince Skyline S50 1500 Deluxe 001.jpg
Prince Skyline 1500 DeLuxe S50D-1
Overview
Also called
  • Prince Skyline
  • Prince A150
  • PMC-Mikado A150
  • PMC Skyline
  • Nissan A150
  • Prince A200GT
  • Nissan A200GT
Production 1963–1968
114,238 units sold
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout FR layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,590 mm (102.0 in)
Length
  • 3,990–4,100 mm (157.1–161.4 in) (S50/S56/S57)
  • 4,255 mm (167.5 in) (S54)
Width 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height
  • 1,435 mm (56.5 in) (S50/S56/S57)
  • 1,410 mm (55.5 in) (S54)
Curb weight 960–1,070 kg (2,120–2,360 lb)
C10
Nissan Skyline C10 001.jpg
Overview
Production 1968–1972
310,447 units sold
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout FR layout
Related Nissan Laurel
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) (sedan)
Length 4,430 mm (174.4 in) (sedan)
Width 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Height 1,405 mm (55.3 in) (sedan)
C110
Nissan Skyline C111 2000 GTX-E 001.jpg
Overview
Also called Datsun 160K
Datsun 180K
Datsun 240K
Production 1972–1977
670,562 units sold
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Related Nissan Laurel
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L G16 OHC I4
1.8 L G18 OHC I4
2.0 L L20B OHC I4
2.0 L L20A OHC I6
2.0 L S20 DOHC I6 (GT-R)
2.4 L L24 OHC I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Width 1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Height 1,395 mm (54.9 in)
C210
Nissan Skyline C211 2000 GT-EL 001.jpg
Overview
Also called Skyline Japan
Datsun 180K/240K/280K
Datsun Skyline
Production 1977–1981
539,727 units sold
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupé
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Related Nissan Laurel
Powertrain
Engine 1,595 cc L16T I4
1,595 cc Z16S I4
1,770 cc L18T/L18E I4
1,770 cc Z18/Z18E I4
1,952 cc Z20E I4
1,998 cc L20E I6
1,998 cc L20ET turbo I6
2,393 cc L24/L24E I6
1,952 cc LD20 diesel I4
2,792 cc LD28 diesel I6
Transmission 3-speed automatic
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,515 mm (99.0 in) (C210/211)
2,615 mm (103.0 in) (GC210/211)
Length 4,315 mm (169.9 in) (Wagon)
4,400 mm (173.2 in) (C210/211)
4,600 mm (181.1 in) (GC210/211)
Width 1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Height 1,385–1,425 mm (54.5–56.1 in)
R30
1983 Nissan Skyline (R30) 2.4E hatchback (2015-08-07) 01.jpg
Overview
Also called Newman Skyline
Production 1981–1985
406,432 units sold
Assembly Japan: Musashimurayama
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Related Nissan Laurel
Nissan Leopard
Powertrain
Engine 1,770 cc Z18S I4
1,809 cc CA18E I4
1,952 cc Z20E I4
1,990 cc FJ20E DOHC I4
1,990 cc FJ20ET DOHC turbo I4
1,998 cc L20E I6
1,998 cc L20ET turbo I6
2,393 cc L24E I6
2,753 cc L28E I6
2,792 cc LD28 diesel I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,615 mm (103.0 in)
Length 4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height 1,385 mm (54.5 in)
R31
Nissan Skyline R31 2000 GTS-R 002.jpg
R31 Nissan Skyline Coupe 2000 GTS-R
Overview
Also called 7th SKYLINE(1985–1987)
Nissan Pintara (Australian 4-cylinder models).
Production 1985–1989
309,716 units sold
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Clayton, Australia
Designer Shinichiro Sakurai
Naganori Ito
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
2-door coupe
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Related Nissan Laurel
Nissan Leopard
Nissan Pintara
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L CA18I I4
2.0 L CA20E I4
2.0 L RB20E I6
2.0 L RB20ET I6 Turbocharged
2.0 L RB20DE I6
2.0 L RB20DET I6 Turbochrged
2.0 L RB20DET-R I6 Turbocharged
3.0 L RB30E I6
2.8 L Diesel RD28 I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,615 mm (103.0 in)
Length 4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Curb weight 1,200 kg (2,600 lb)
R32
Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R 001.jpg
Overview
Also called SKYLINE, BNR32 (1989–1991)
Production 1988–1994
296,087 units sold
GT-Rs
Standard:40390
Nismo:560
V-Spec:1453
V-SpecII:1303
N1:228
Total:43934
Assembly Musashimurayama, Japan
Designer Naganori Ito (1987)
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Related Nissan Laurel
Nissan Cefiro
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L CA18i I4 (GXi)
2.0 L RB20E I6 (GTE)
2.0 L RB20DE I6 (GTS)
2.5 L RB25DE I6 (GTS-25)
2.6 L RB26DE I6 (Autech GTS-4)
2.0 L RB20DET I6 Turbocharged (GTS-t, Type M, GTS-4)
2.6 L RB26DETT I6 Twin Turbocharged (GT-R)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,615 mm (103.0 in)
Length 4,580 mm (180.3 in) (sedan)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,340 mm (52.8 in) (sedan)
Curb weight 1,280 kg (2,821.9 lb) (Type-M) 1,430 kg (3,152.6 lb) (GT-R)
Nissan Skyline R33
Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R 001.jpg
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 Turbocharged I6 (GTS-25T, GTS-T)
2.6 L RB26DETT I6 Twin Turbocharged (GT-R)
2.8 L RBX-GT2 I6 Twin Turbocharged (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)

The Nissan Skyline (Japanese: 日産・スカイライン Nissan Sukairain) is a line of compact cars, sports cars and compact executive cars originally produced by the Prince Motor Company starting in 1957, and then by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1966. After the merger, the Skyline and its larger counterpart, the Nissan Gloria, were sold in Japan at dealership sales channels called Nissan Prince Shop.

The Skyline was largely designed and engineered by Shinichiro Sakurai from inception, and he remained a chief influence of the car until his death in 2011.

Skylines are available in either coupé, or sedan body styles, plus station wagon, crossover, convertible and pickup/sedan delivery body styles. The later models are most commonly known by their trademark round brake and tail lights (as of 1972). While not distributed in the United States until its importation as the Infiniti G, the Skyline's prominence in video games, movies and magazines resulted in many such cars being imported there from 1989 to late 2005 via Motorex. The majority of Skyline models are rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive being available since the eighth-generation's debut.

The 11th-generation Skyline (V35) was another major turning point for the nameplate, as it dropped some of the previous generation Skyline's trademark characteristics such as the straight-6 engine (replaced with a V6) and turbocharging, and eventually separated the GT-R into its own line. Nissan decided to retain the Skyline for the luxury-sport market, while its platform-mate, the 350Z, revived the Z line of pure sports cars. The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to North America, being sold under Nissan's luxury marque Infiniti as the G35. The Skyline (V36/J50) is sold in Europe, North America, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Middle East as the Infiniti G37.


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