1964 Nissan Skyline 2000GT

Thinking that victories on the racing circuit would spur sales, Prince mounted the G7 engine from the Gloria into the Skyline and produced the required 100 units to gain official approval. The car (launched on the 1st May 1964) was entered in the 2nd Japan GP in 1964. A Porsche 904 won the race, but Skylines monopolized the 2nd to 6th places. It soon became famous for its performance and development continued, producing the GT-B, launched in February 1965.

 

In Detail

type	Racing Car
built at	Japan
engine	G7 Inline-6
displacement	1988 cc / 121.3 in³
power	123.0 kw / 165 bhp @ 6800 rpm
specific output	83.0 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	166.67 bhp per tonne
torque	180 nm / 132.8 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
front tires	5.60-13-6PR
rear tires	5.60-13-6PR
f suspension	Double Wishbones
r suspension	Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring
curb weight	990 kg / 2183 lbs
wheelbase	2590 mm / 102.0 in
front track	1265 mm / 49.8 in
rear track	1255 mm / 49.4 in
length	4300 mm / 169.3 in
width	1495 mm / 58.9 in
height	1410 mm / 55.5 in