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The Skyline name has been around for many
years -- since 1955 in fact. This timeline and history is based on
material from the Skylines Downunder web site, and other internet
resources.
1955 The Prince Motor Company produced the Skyline ALSIS-1 in
either a four door sedan, or a five door wagon. It was powered by a
1484cc four cylinder engine producing 60 horsepower.
1957 The Skyline ALSI-2 was released, with some cosmetic
enhancements. Namely quad headlights, a new grill, and a new bonnet
emblem.
1961 The Skyline Sport BLRA-3 was released. It was an Italian
design, and hand built, so production numbers were limited. This model
was available as either a coupe or convertible. The engine was a
1862cc unit producing 83 horse power.
1961 The Skyline S50-E series was released. It was powered by a
1484 cc four cylinder engine producing 70 horsepower. It was during
the life of this model in 1966, that Prince Motor Company and Nissan
were merged. Options included a three speed column change, or a four
speed floor change with bucket seats. Again this model was available
in either a four door sedan, or a five door wagon.
1965 The first sporty Skyline -- the Prince GT S54 was created
to go racing. The body was based on a modified S50 with a lengthened
nose section, and a 1988cc six cylinder engine with either triple
40DCOE-18 Webber carburettors, or a lower compression version with a
single carburettor producing 127 and 106 horsepower respectively.
Features included a LSD, a five speed close ratio gearbox, front disc
brakes with twin callipers, and finned drums on the rear.
1967 The Nissan Skyline 1500. Powered by a 1483cc four cylinder
engine producing 94 horsepower. Available in either a four door sedan,
or a five door wagon.
1969 The Nissan Skyline C10 series. Engines included a 1988cc
six cylinder pushing 106 horsepower, a 1973cc L20 six cylinder engine
with 109 horsepower, and the 1998cc DOHC S20 GT-R engine producing 160
horsepower with triple Solex carburettors. The range was available in
two and four door sedans, and five door wagons (except for the GT-R
which was limited to the sedan options) The GT-R was nicknamed
"Hakosuka"
1972 The Nissan Skyline C110 series. Again, a range of models
and engine types. The interesting models included the 2000GT-X powered
by the 130 horsepower L20, the 2000GT-R with the 160 horsepower S20.
Other variants included 1600GT, 1800GT.
1977 Another new generation of Skylines. Models included
1600TI, 1800TI-ex, 2000GT. In 1980 the first turbo charged Skyline was
released - the2000GT-ex with a 140 horsepower L20 engine.
1980 Nissan R30 Skyline. The Skyline was evolving into the
shape we associate with modern Skylines with this release. Models were
similar to the last generation with a few additions, 1800TI,
2000GT-ex, 2000GT-ex turbo, and 2800GT. The lightweight R30 2000 RS
and R30 RS Turbo packed the new FJ20 two litre four cylinder engine in
both naturally aspirated and turbo versions producing 145 and 190
horsepower respectively. 1983 saw a facelift for the RS series, now
renamed the RS-X and RS-X Turbo. By 1984, the RS-X Turbo C produced
205 horsepower, and was nicknamed "Te Ka Men" or Iron Mask.
The RS Turbo formed the basis for Nissan's early Group A programme.
Many of us can recall the Nissan's in Peter
Jackson colours competing in the Australian Touring Car Championship,
with George Fury and a young Glenn Seton.
1985 Nissan R31 Skyline. Another step in the evolution of the
Skyline. New models included the GTS-X, and the GTS-R. The RB20DET was
introduced, as was HICAS. The RB20DET engines in the R31 range are
known as "Red Tops" after the colouring of their valve
cover.
1989 Nissan R32 Skyline. Models included the GXI, GTE, GTS,
GTS-T, GTS-25, GTS-4, and GT-R. Engines included the CA18 for the GXI,
and then the RB20E for the GTE, RB20DE for the GTS, 160kw RB20DET for
the GTS-T and GTS-4, RB25DE for the GTS-25, and the 206kw RB26DETT for
the top of the range
GT-R. The GTS-4 and GT- R models featured Nissan's new all wheel drive
system. The valve cover colour for the RB20DET is now silver for the
R32 series.
1993 Nissan R33 Skyline. This model was heavier than the very
popular R32 series, and based on the Laurel platform. The models again
are very similar to the previous generation, with GTS25-T, GTS-25,
GTS-4 (naturally aspirated only), and the GT-R.
1996 Nissan R33 Skyline. Series II Released with standard
twin-airbags, more aggressive front bar and rear wing. Also a nicer
interior dash trim and seating trims. Rumours also that they run T3
turbos rather than the Series I Garrett T28's. Anyone can confirm?
1998 The R34 Skyline series. A more aerodynamic design than the
previous R33 series, and another boost in performance.
2000 The R-34 GT-R and GT-T go on sale in New Zealand from
Nissan dealers.
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