1993-1998 Skyline OverviewNissan Skyline Overview (1993 - 1998)
R33
Tech Specs Summary
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- 122 - 170 mph
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- 4.1 - 10.8 seconds
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- 128 - 395 hp
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- 15.8 - 27.7 mpg
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- 2,756 - 3,439 lbs
This generation of the Nissan Skyline (R33) was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan between 1993 - 1998. It's a front engined car with rear-wheel drive, rear-biased four-wheel drive or four-wheel drive and came as either a sedan or coupé. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 128 hp 2.5 L Inline 6 gasoline engine all the way to a 395 hp 2.6 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo gasoline engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Skyline is the Nissan Skyline GT-R NISMO 400R which scores 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 395 hp and a power/weight ratio of 8.64 lb/hp it has a top speed of 170 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Nissan Skyline GTS is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 1.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 476 miles.