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Nissan Skyline R31

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

To many the Nissan Skyline R31 was the first ‘true Skyline’. The body lines were similar to the previous version, the R30 but it was given a longer and wider wheelbase. First availible in 1985 the Nissan Skyline came in a sedan, hardtop sedan, wagon and as a coupe. This was the only generation Skyline to feature a four door hardtop version. The R31 Skyline was the seventh generation.

The R31 became the first Nissan Skyline to be powered by the legendary RB Series engines andfeatured Nissan’s first four wheel steering system HICAS (High Capacity Active Steering). The R31 came with a Red Top verson because of the factory painted red Valve Covers. This early version of the RB engine came with 12 small intake runners opposed to 6 large ones, and used NICS (Nissan Induction Control System). The 12 small intake runners allowed for better low end throttle response. But there were also many other engines what came with the R31.

1.8 L CA18I I4

2.0 L CA20E I4

2.0 L RB20E I6

2.0 L RB20ET I6

2.0 L RB20DE I6

2.0 L RB20DET I6

2.0 L RB20DET-R I6

3.0 L RB30E I6

2.8 L Diesel RD28 I6

Nissan Skyline GTS-R

The Skyline R31 GTS-R was the best version availible and was powered by a RB20DET-R and was sold as a coupe only. The RB20DET-R was a tuned version with had an upgraded turbocharger and tube style long runner turbo exhaust manifold. The GTS-R also came with a huge upgraded FMIC (Front mount intercooler). The Group A verson made an astonishing 410HP.

The Nissan Skyline R31 was produced from 1985 through 1989.

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