Tamiya 24194 - 1/24 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R  [24194]

Towards Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R

Throughout the 1960's, the Japanese racing scene was striving to catch up with high performance racing machines of European origin. One maker called Prince developed the very first Japanese prototype race device, called the R380.

With a powerful-in-line six cylinder DOHC motor mounted amidships under a low and sleek human anatomy, the R380 won the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix battle event and founded several world rate documents into the following year. The Prince company merged with Nissan, and unveiled a unique 4-door sedan Skyline model during the 1968 Tokyo Engine Show. Priced at nearly dual compared to other Skylines in the stable, it was transplanted with a de-tuned powerplant of R380 racer's product. This hot-blooded Skyline was launched in to the market in February 1969, beneath the designation of GT-R. The 1,989cc DOHC 6-cylinder S20 type engine yielded 160hp of maximum output. In October 1970, the first 4-door sedan GT-R was replaced with a far more sporty, 2-door hard-top model.

Its designation "R" stood for racing, the Skyline GT-R virtually dominated Japanese race circuits through the late 60's to early 70's. The 4-door and 2-door Skyline 2000 GT-R's accomplished 50 respectable victories in domestic events during that duration, establishing the famous "GT-R legend" among the Japanese engine racing enthusiasts.

Specs and Features

• Synthetic components are attached to sprues and molded in grey and black colored; clear and chrome pieces also included.
• Static display model.
• Complete engine bay detailing.
• Realistically reproduced external and interior.
• Solid rubber-like tires.
• Chrome bumbers, wipers, and grille.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detailed pictorial directions.