Generations NISSAN Skyline

 1^st Generation of Skyline GTR

In February 1969, the legend of the Japanese GT-R was birthed. The "Hakosuka" GT-R, as it was popularly known ("hako" meaning boxy, and "suka" deriving from the Japanese pronunciation of Skyline), was an unusual sight when it was first introduced in 1969. Only 1945 were made by Nissan. According to current estimates, there are roughly 500 original GT-Rs left on Japanese roads.

The Nissan Skyline GT-R was unveiled as a sport performance automobile with four doors during the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show. The automobile was essentially a stripped-down Nissan Skyline with minor cosmetic alterations. The red GT-R emblem was the sole feature that set it apart from a regular Skyline. The original Skyline GT-R had an inline six-cylinder S20 engine that produced 160 horsepower. Since 1970, the automobile has had broader wheel arches to accommodate larger tires. Despite having a lot of under steer, the vehicle managed to win 33 touring events in just 1.5 years, making it the first Japanese sport car to beat its European rivals.