GTR 1969

coolz! 1969 was the first year a Skyline wore the GT-R badge. This special model was heavily modified to keep Nissan competative in the Japanese JAF Champoinship. The first examples were only offered in a sedan form, until 1971, when a short wheel base coupe was offered. The motor was a tuned down version of the inline-6 found in the Nissan R390 race car. The engine offered 50 horsepower over the standard GT model.This engine, along with the reduced weight and independant suspension started the GT-R trend that has continued on to this day.

engine:S20 Inline-6
position:Front Longitudinal
valvetrain:DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement:1989 cc / 121.4 cu in
bore:82 mm / 3.23 in
stroke:62 mm / 2.44 in
power:119.3 kw / 160.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
hp per litre:80.44 bhp per litre
bhp/weight torque:176.26 nm / 130.0 ft lbs @ 5600 rpm
drive wheels:RWD
body / frame:Unit Steel
front brakes:Discs
rear brakes:Discs
f suspension:McPherson Struts
weight:1120 kg / 2469 lbs
wheelbase:2640 mm / 103.9 in
length:4395 mm / 173.0 in
width:1610 mm / 63.4 in
height:1385 mm / 54.5 in
transmission:5-Speed Manual