Press Release |
February 22, 1990 |
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Skyline GT-R NISMO released |
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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will release the Skyline GT-R NISMO (equipped with PLASMA - RB26DETT engine) nationwide in limited quantities (500 units) from March 11th. |
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The "Skyline GT-R NISMO" to be released this time is a part of the vehicle exterior of the "Skyline GT-R" in order to adapt the maintainability, aerodynamic characteristics, engine cooling performance, etc. to the conditions of use in motorsports. This is a modification of the following. Additionally, some specifications and equipment have been simplified to reduce vehicle weight. |
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The team plans to participate in the first round of the Touring Car Championship, the ``All Japan Touring Car 300Km Race.'' |
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Regarding the sales method, reservations will be accepted at Nissan Prince dealerships nationwide from February 23rd to March 7th, and if the number of reservations exceeds the limited number, the reservation period will be from February 23rd to March 7th. A lottery will be held at each sales company on the same day. |
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Limited number of units sold |
500 units |
Handling sales companies |
Nissan Prince related sales companies |
Reservation period |
February 23rd (Friday) ~ March 7th (Wednesday) |
Lottery date |
Sunday, March 11th, 1990 |
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Vehicle overview |
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Engine |
2-door sports coupe GT-R NISMO |
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PLASMA-RB26DETT |
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(Inline 6 cylinder 2568cc twin cam 24 valve twin turbo with intercooler) |
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(Maximum output 280PS/6800 rpm) |
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Maximum torque 36.0 kg-m/4400 rpm) |
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Transmission |
Floor 5MT |
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Base car |
2-door sports coupe GT-R (body color: gun gray metallic) |
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Specification changes to the base vehicle |
Engine Maintenance related |
・Changes in the material of the turbocharger's turbine rotor (ceramic → metal) |
Engine cooling performance related |
・Changes to front bumper (addition of air intake) |
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・Abolition of intercooler grill (wire mesh) |
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・Addition of hood top aero |
Aerodynamics related |
・Changes to the side sill protector (larger rear fender) |
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・Addition of small rear spoiler |
Weight reduction |
・Abolition of rear wiper |
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・Abolition of ABS (anti-lock brake system) |
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・Abolition of active amenity system |
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(Electronically controlled active fully automatic air conditioner) |
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(Electronically controlled active sound system: integrated cassette AM/FM) |
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((Multi electronic tuner with diversity) (25W×2+25W×2)) |
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Suggested retail price for each region (excluding consumption tax) |
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Vehicle type: |
2-door sports coupe |
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GT-R NISMO |
Engine |
PLASMA - RB26DETT |
Transmission |
Floor 5MT |
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Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka |
4,410,000 |
Fukuoka |
4,436,000 |