JDM legend, 1995–1998

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) specifications

Longer and more stable than the R32, the R33 kept the RB26DETT at the centre of the GT-R story and was one of the first production cars to lap the Nürburgring in under eight minutes.

Nissan Skyline GT-R
Photo: Tennen-Gas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
276 hp
Power (206 kW at 6,800 rpm)
368 Nm
Torque (271 lb-ft)
180 hp/t
Power to weight
2.6 L
Inline-6, RB26DETT

Full specifications

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33), Japan (JDM) figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years1995–1998
ClassJDM legend
Engine2.6 L, RB26DETT
LayoutInline-6
AspirationTwin-turbocharged
Power276 hp (206 kW, 280 PS)
Torque368 Nm (271 lb-ft)
Power at6,800 rpm
DriveAWD (ATTESA E-TS Pro)
Gearbox5-speed manual
DifferentialRear limited-slip (V-spec: active LSD)
Kerb weight1,530 kg (3,373 lb)
Power to weight180 hp per tonne
MarketJapan (JDM)
  • Japanese-market figures (280 PS).
  • 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, 368 Nm, 2.6-litre RB26DETT

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