1997 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R33) is available now at classified from Car and Classic Classifieds

Nissan's Skyline is a name very well known around the world with car enthusiasts. The original Skyline was released in 1957, with the first GT-R (Grand Turismo-Racing) model launched in 1964. Since then, the GT-R has proceeded to define history for the Japanese car manufacturer. The cult following for the Skyline GT-R really took off during the 90's and from their R32 iteration upwards. 

The R33 variant was released in August of 1993 and would be Nissan's fourth generation of the GT-R. It carried over the same engine from the R32, the legendary RB26 with twin turbos for added power. Nissan made sure to remedy the previous issue of a weak oil pump drive collar for the R33, meaning it could handle higher power outputs without the same issues. The gearbox was also carried over but with stronger syncros.

 It's evident that the R33 GT-R offered impressive performance by its achievement to be the first production vehicle to lap the Nürburgring in under 8 minutes. The iconic styling of the R33 has certainly matured well with age and arguably gave the JDM market the face that many of us recognise today. This is thanks to Kozo Watanabe, the very talented designer who also designed the R34. With well under 5,000 series 3 examples produced, good, original examples of the R33 are becoming increasingly rare!