The first Skyline GT-R, known by the internal Nissan designation PGC10, was released on 4 February 1969
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| Overview | |
| Production | Feb 1969 – 1972 |
| Designer | Shinichiro Sakurai |
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| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L S20 I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Length | 4,400 mm (173.2 in) |
| Width | 1,665 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg (2,425.1 lb) |
The first Skyline GT-R, known by the internal Nissan designation PGC10, was released on 4 February 1969, and was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealership network called Nissan Prince Store when the Prince company was integrated into Nissan operations in 1966. It was available originally as a four-door sedan after a public debut at the October 1968 Tokyo Motor Show. It was advertised alongside the Nissan R380 racecar to showcase the Skyline's racing heraldry. It was equipped with the 2.0 L DOHC S20 I6 producing 160 hp (120 kW) at 7000 rpm and 177 N·m (131 ft·lbf) of torque at 5600 rpm. Power was delivered to the rear wheels by a 5-speed manual transmission. The first Skyline GT-R rode on a semi-trailing arm strut suspension. It was available as a coupe in March 1971 with the chassis code KPGC10.
A popular name for the PGC and KPGC10 Skyline GT-R was "Hakosuka," which combines the Japanese word for box ("hako" or ハコ) and the pronounced abbreviation of skyline ("Suka" or スカ as in スカイライン or "sukairain").
A total of 1,945 PGC and KPGC10 Skyline GT-Rs were produced.
