JDM legend, 1989–1994

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) specifications

The car that brought the GT-R name back and earned the nickname Godzilla. Its twin-turbo RB26DETT and ATTESA all-wheel drive dominated Group A racing in Japan and Australia.

Nissan Skyline GT-R
Photo: Tennen-Gas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
276 hp
Power (206 kW at 6,800 rpm)
353 Nm
Torque (260 lb-ft)
193 hp/t
Power to weight
2.6 L
Inline-6, RB26DETT

Full specifications

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), Japan (JDM) figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years1989–1994
ClassJDM legend
Engine2.6 L, RB26DETT
LayoutInline-6
AspirationTwin-turbocharged
Power276 hp (206 kW, 280 PS)
Torque353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Power at6,800 rpm
DriveAWD (ATTESA E-TS)
Gearbox5-speed manual
DifferentialViscous limited-slip (rear)
Kerb weight1,430 kg (3,153 lb)
Power to weight193 hp per tonne
MarketJapan (JDM)
  • Japanese-market figures (280 PS).
  • Japan's informal 280 PS power cap applied; real output was widely believed to be higher.
  • Weight and acceleration figures vary by source and trim, so they are left blank until we can cite them.

Spec card

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Nissan Skyline GT-R spec card: 276 hp, 353 Nm, 2.6-litre RB26DETT

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