On August 21, 1989 – sixteen years after the fabled “Ken and Mary’s” was discontinued – an “R” model returned to the Skyline series: the 8th generation Skyline R32GT-R was well do serving for it. The 2.6-liter DOHC in-line 9-cylinder Model RB2GDTT twin turbo utilized its ceramic twin turbo, individual throttle bodies, and other advanced components to generate 276 hp and 261 lb-ft of torque and deliver excellent high output, high rpm response. The drive system is the ATTESSA ET-S electronically controlled torque-split AWD. The suspension features Nissan’s original multi link suspension in the front and back. The Super HI-CAS 4 wheel steering system is also used. The brakes use 4 piston alumunium callpers in the front and 2 piston alumunium calipers in rear. The ATTESA ET-S is also equipped with 4WAS (ABS).
The highly advance technology was, of course, designed for motorsports, and this car was built to win Group A races. As a road going car, this car offers outstanding performance and the best performance of any japanese made car. In motorsports, this car won one Group A victory after another, and was pe-erless on the circuit as well. A limited-edition NISMO version was released subsequently, as were advanced models with even higher performance. The V-spec and V-spec II The Skyline GT-R’s performance is of world caliber. Production was discontinued on November 7, 1994, after total sales of 43.934 units.
| Production | 1989-1994 |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.6L I6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic |
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