Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Prototype - 1993

Displayed in the 30th 1993 Tokyo Motor Show, it was a preview of the next generation of the GT-R, which got so famous thanks to the successful motorsport career of the R32. It was based on the then-new R33 platform launched earlier that year. The engine was the RB26DETT twin turbo inline-6 borrowed from the R32, but now making 550hp and 490Nm of torque channeled to all four wheels thanks to a 5 speed manual.

It had some carbon fiber parts, thanks to that the prototype weighted just over 1260kg (2778 pounds). Design wise, we can see that it was inspired by the outgoing R32 GT-R, with it’s simple bumper with little openings and grille. In the back a fixed wing was mounted. The car had a set of BBS wheels.

Compared to the prototype, the production car launched in 1995 (pictured below) had a much more aggresive front and the rear wing was now adjustable. Also the wheels changed. The carbon fiber was ditched maybe because it was too expensive and the engine was detuned to 276hp thanks to Japan’s Gentleman’s Agreement (It really made around 320 to 330hp).

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