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 |
