The Nissan GTR has become one of this ages iconic Supercars This year Th GTR set a new Record at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb with Mike Skeen at the wheel. Having been available in Japan since 1957 the Skyline was originally built by the Prince Motor Company he first GTR under the Nissan banner didn't make its appearance until 1969 (Nissan took over Prince in 1966).The 2.0liter dohc inline6 was actually a detuned version of the R380 race car's engine and produced 160 bhp. The modernday GTR took the Japanese automotive market by storm when it was launched in August 1989. It featured allwheel Super HICAS steering, awd and a turbocharged inline6, the RB26DETT, which pumped out 280 bhp and 260 lb.ft. of torque. Legend has it that chief engineer Shurei Ito didn't reveal to anyone, including his own team members, that this car would wear the GTR banner until right before its debut. With this latest incarnation it can be reliably modified to put out over 1,200 horse power.