All Nissan modelsNissan Skyline: generations and engines
The Nissan Skyline was built from 1981 to 2019 in 9 generations, with 29 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1981–2019
Generations9
Engine versions29
Power91–364 hp
Body stylesSedan, Coupe
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Nissan Skyline generations
- 1981–1985
- 1985–1995
Nissan Skyline VII (R31)
Engines below - 1989–1995
Nissan Skyline VIII (R32)
Engines below - 1995–1998
Nissan Skyline IX (R33)
Engines below - 1998–2002
- 1998–2001
Nissan Skyline X (R34)
Engines below - 2001–2006
- 2014–2017
- 2017–2019
Specs
Nissan Skyline engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Nissan Skyline VII (R31)1985–1995 · 9 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i (91 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 91 hp (67 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 109 mph (175 km/h) | ||
| 2.0 i R6 (125 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 118 mph (190 km/h) | ||
| 2.0 i R6 24V (155 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 2.0 i R6 24V Turbo 4WD (215 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 215 hp (158 kW) | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 i R6 24V Turbo 4WD (215 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 215 hp (158 kW) | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 R6 24V (180 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | 134 mph (215 km/h) | ||
| 2.5 i R6 24V (180 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | 134 mph (215 km/h) | ||
| 2.6 i R6 24V (280 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 280 hp (206 kW) | 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) | 155 mph (250 km/h) | ||
| 2.6 i R6 24V Turbo 4WD (220 hp) | 1985–1995 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Nissan Skyline VIII (R32)1989–1995 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i R6 24V (155 hp) | 1989–1995 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 2.6 i R6 24V Turbo 4WD (220 hp) | 1989–1995 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Nissan Skyline IX (R33)1995–1998 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i GTS (125 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 i GTS (125 hp) Automatic | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i 24V GTS (190 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 170 lb-ft (231 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i 24V Turbo (245 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i 24V Turbo (250 hp) | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 250 hp (184 kW) | 217 lb-ft (294 Nm) |
Nissan Skyline X (R34)1998–2001 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i 24V (155 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | ||
| 2.5 i 24V 4WD (200 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | ||
| 2.5 i 24V Turbo (280 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 280 hp (206 kW) | 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
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