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Nissan Skyline IX (R33) 2.0 i GTS (125 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Skyline:
The Nissan Skyline is a brand of automobile originally produced by the Prince Motor Company starting in 1957, and then by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1967. After the merger, the Skyline and its larger counterpart, the Nissan Gloria, were sold in Japan at dealership sales channels called Nissan Prince Shop.
The Skyline was largely designed and engineered by Shinichiro Sakurai from inception, and he remained a chief influence of the car until his death in 2011....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IX (R33) Overview:
Nissan Skyline (IX (R33)). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 i GTS (125 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Comfortable for urban environments, but the automatic transmission dulls the engine's already modest performance.
Fuel Economy
Similar fuel economy to the manual version, potentially slightly less efficient in real-world driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic JDM styling and heritage
- • Robust and highly tunable RB-series engines (especially turbo models)
- • Strong aftermarket support for modifications and parts
- • Engaging driving dynamics for its era
- • Good value for performance compared to some rivals
Cons:
- • Base models can feel underpowered
- • Fuel economy can be high on turbocharged variants
- • Interior design and materials are dated by modern standards
- • Insurance costs can be high due to performance and import status
- • Rust can be an issue on neglected examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VIII (R32): 1989 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Skyline |
| Generation: | IX (R33) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i GTS (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l [140mm more] |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | RB20E More details about the engine RB20E |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Max. weight: | 1545 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4720 mm mm [140mm more] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Height: | 1360 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm mm [105mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 S |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Nissan Skyline, what would it be?