Checking out the history, this car brand had a hiatus of 16 years. GT-Rs were first produced in 1970s, suddenly gone but went back in 1989 with a new name, Skyline R32. This is called “Godzilla” by the Australia-based motoring publication called “Wheels”. And it didn’t got a monster-like monicker for nothing. Because from the day they re-enter the car manufacturing industry, their name soared and speed up into international recognitions.
GT-R dominated almost all the motorsports in Japan. They take home 29 victories from 29 competitions that they joined in. After that, the GTR continued storming by winning the JTC Group A series. The car was the champion for 4 consecutive years. It also made name in the Australian Touring Car Championship after dominating the competition from 1990 to 1992. The Skyline GT-R (R33) was also the first production car to lap the legendary Nürburgring in under eight minutes. And from that on, the Nissan Skyline GT-R has set a norm for sports car manufacturing. It become the basis for many sports car racer and enthusiast.
