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The Nissan Skyline is undoubtedly one of the most revered creations to come out from the Japanese Automobile industry. From the very first Skyline that was built by the Prince Motor company before the merger with Nissan to the latest GT-R on the market, this iconic flagship performance model is well respected all over the world.
It has been an incredible journey for the Skyline, but the most recognizable milestone in its history is the introduction of the R32 Skyline in 1989. The Nissan Skyline R34 achieved even higher performance, thanks to its RB26DETT twin-turbo I6 engine, among other improved features. The first Nissan GT-R was introduced in the 2009 model year to much fanfare. It didn’t only outperform most legendary American, Italian, and German cars: it outclassed them in many ways.
Performance
The 2020 GT-R is available in two engine options. The base engine is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 with 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque. The other available engine is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 with 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque. It is an all-wheel-drive car with six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine is responsible for the car’s remarkable power, and it ranks among the best in terms of performance.
Appearance Packages
Overall, the Nissan GT-R is a great-looking sports car. The exterior paint is available in Bayside Blue, Super Silver, or Pearl White. The premium 50th-anniversary package includes embossed leather seats, badges, gauges, kick plates, as well as 20-inch RAYS alloy wheels.
Gas Mileage
In the city, the Nissan GT-R gets an EPA-estimated 16 mpg, while the result is 22 mpg on the highway. As much as this is a nice supercar, these fuel economy ratings are not commendable at all. Actually, it is one of the worst we have seen in the luxury sports car market. This is not the most important criterion for most people.
Ride and Handling
This is one of the areas this sleek car outclasses others. It handles with a level of stability that doesn’t suggest that it is anything close to its nearly two-ton weight. The ride is also a massive improvement. With the softest settings, you can navigate regular terrains blissfully. It is pretty easy to unlock its full capacity and enjoy every ride to the fullest.
Just How Fast Is the GT-R?
The Nissan GT-R is one of the fastest cars on the road right now. It can be pushed to a top speed of 205 mph. It can also accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just three seconds.
Price
The base price of the GT-R is $223,540. The midrange Track Edition is available at $145,540. The top of the line GT-R Nismo is priced at $210,740. The car is one of the most expensive entries in its class.
Verdict
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a high-performance sports car that offers lightning-quick acceleration and sharp handling. Overall, you can choose the Skyline series for their history and their high-performance ratings.
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