Skyline GT-R Documentaries

For those of you who are not familiar with the Skyline story or would like to know more about the legend behind Nissan's halo cars, watch the following videos.

1. Nissan Skyline GT-R (Duke Videos)

Official Description: The original ‘beast from the east’, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is an icon for power, speed and advanced Japanese automotive technology. With straight-6 engines capable of being tuned to over 1000bhp, 4WD, intelligent torque-splitting differentials, rear-wheel steering and enough electronics to keep a space station going, the R-32, R-33 and most recent R-34 models are mechanical ‘tour de forces’. 

But what do they go like and what speeds are they really capable of? Our new Duke DVD traces the GT-R’s technical development and tuning options, and then puts you in the hot seat for several memorable rides. How about a lap of the old Nurburging with ‘ringmeister’ Dirk Schoysman at up to 190 mph with drifting at 160mph? Or a ride on a GP track in the ultimate racing Skyline – the Falken Tyres R34? If that’s not scared you, an Autobahn blast at well over 200 mph in a 600 bhp Prospec-NISMO R34 should do the trick! If you thought only ground-hugging 2-seater sportscars with names like Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche could be called 'supercars', think again!

2. National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan R35 GTR

Official Description: Nissan’s iconic GT-R, Japan’s hit car from the 60s to the 80s, is re-launched at the Tokyo Motor Show for international sales. This cult car has a PlayStation video game of its own (Gran Turismo IV), is a character in an anime series, has starred in a Hollywood movie and is about to be the basis of a Manga comic. Gain exclusive access to the story behind the car during its final 12 months of production. In a first for the company, Nissan’s top executives – including CEO Carlos Ghosn and Senior VP of Design Shiro Nakamura – reveal the creative, manufacturing, engineering and marketing challenges of updating the GT-R and rolling it out worldwide as they prepare for the Tokyo Motor Show.

Enjoy the videos folks!