| Why is the Nissan Skyline GTR 33 is so popular? | | | | diffusers – front and a carbon fiber rear diffuser |
| Perhaps because this monster of a sedan can hit 60 | | | | – help pull the car to the ground as it accelerates. |
| mph in just 4.9 seconds; and if you press the gas | | | | This ensures better handling in high speed, further |
| pedal a little bit more, you can reach 100 mph in just | | | | improved with a dual-type rear wing adjustable to four |
| 12.3 seconds. No wonder the Skyline is also fondly | | | | different settings. |
| called “Godzilla.” But is it all about speed? | | | | The Nissan Skyline is a amazingly good performing |
| Because first glance at the Nissan Skyline GTR 33 | | | | car. Its only drawback seems to be its nose-heavy |
| wouldn’t make that argument compelling; it looks | | | | body. In the hands of an expert, the car could be |
| large. But the outside dimension may be deceiving | | | | extremely fast and furious. |
| because the Nissan Skyline is the size of VW Passat | | | | Engine: In-line six cylinder, twin turbo, iron block, |
| or Suburban Legacy although it packs far more power. | | | | aluminum head, 2658 cc |
| Except for the bucket seats, you’ll never notice | | | | Max torque: 276 bph @6800 rpm |
| that the car could go for high speed rides or | | | | Dimension: 4675 mm x 1950 mm x 1360 mm. |
| comfortable city cruise. These seats give the driver | | | | Weight: 1601 kg |
| the stability when negotiating tight maneuvers. The | | | | Drivetrain: Longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive |
| car’s suspension, break system, aerodynamic | | | | Transmission: 6-speed manual, power assisted rack |
| exterior design, and sleek but simple interiors complete | | | | and pinion |
| the package. | | | | Topspeed: 155 mph |
| A sports car that could sustain such power must have | | | | Performance: |
| better suspension and the Nissan Skyline has them. | | | | Acceleration 0-30 mph : 1.6 sec., 0-60 mph : 4.9 sec., |
| Underneath, fixed suspension arms are fitted all around | | | | 30-50 mph : 2.1 sec. 50-70 mph : 2.3 sec., |
| reinforced with stiffer bushings and wider geometrical | | | | Quarter Mile : 13.2 sec. @103.6 mph |
| spacing. | | | | Suspension: Front and rear stock V-spec springs and |
| With a speedster like Nissan Skyline GTR 33, one may | | | | shocks |
| wonder if its brakes could handle such power. The car | | | | Brakes: Front and rear four-piston calipers, endless |
| is fitted with a sophisticated braking system that | | | | pads |
| makes use of ventilated discs. The ABS systems and | | | | Handling: Lateral grip (200ft skidpad) : 0.95g |
| large ducts (four in front and two at the back) to cool | | | | Slalom Speed (700 ft slalom) : 68.3 mph Braking: |
| and prevent the discs from heating are very useful for | | | | 60-0stopping distance : 110 ft. |
| breaking at high speeds. | | | | Mileage: 19. |
| A flatter windshield regulates the flow of air. Two | | | | |