The R32 – complete with a new 2.6-liter twin-turbo charged engine and an all-wheel drive concept, designed by Nismo - went into production on Augand was met with critical acclaim from both the motoring press and the public.
A gas crisis resulted in a dip in demand for high-performance sports cars in the early 1970s and only 197 C110s were built before production was cancelled until 1989. The successor to the PGC10, the C110 debuted at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show and was released the following year. It was originally available exclusively as a four-door sedan and was then made available as a coupe in March 1971. The first Nissan Skyline GT-R, known as the PGC10, made its public debut at the 15th annual Tokyo Motor Show in 1968. Known across the globe as “Godzilla,” the GT-R has been described by the famed Jeremy Clarkson as “one of the very, very best cars in the world.” It has also been featured in a range of big-budget games and blockbusters, which have earned the vehicle a cult-like following.Īs the nation gears up for Heritage Month – which is celebrated in September - we at Nissan look back on the evolution of the legendary GT-R, which has become a cornerstone of our own heritage. ROSSLYN, South Africa – In the 50 years since it made its debut in 1968 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan GT-R has become a true icon of icons.