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

In regards to the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R

During the 1960's, japan race scene ended up being striving to meet up with high performance racing machines of European beginning. One manufacturer called Prince developed 1st Japanese model racing device, named the R380.

With a powerful-in-line six cylinder DOHC engine mounted amidships under a low and sleek human body, the R380 won the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix race event and founded a few globe rate records in following 12 months. The Prince business merged with Nissan, and unveiled a unique 4-door sedan Skyline model during the 1968 Tokyo Motor Show. Priced at almost double that of other Skylines in the stable, it absolutely was transplanted with a de-tuned powerplant of the R380 racer's device. This hot-blooded Skyline was launched into the market in February 1969, underneath the designation of GT-R. The 1,989cc DOHC 6-cylinder S20 type engine yielded 160hp of maximum production. In October 1970, the original 4-door sedan GT-R was replaced with a more stylish, 2-door hard-top model.

Its designation "R" stood for racing, the Skyline GT-R virtually dominated Japanese racing circuits through the belated 60's to very early 70's. The 4-door and 2-door Skyline 2000 GT-R's accomplished 50 respectable victories in domestic races through that period, developing the famous "GT-R legend" among japan engine racing enthusiasts.

Specs and Features

• Synthetic components are mounted on sprues and molded in grey and black; clear and chrome pieces additionally included.
• Static display model.
• Complete motor bay detailing.
• Realistically reproduced external and interior.
• Solid rubber-like tires.
• Chrome bumbers, wipers, and grille.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detail by detail pictorial instructions.