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ABOUT
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The 12th-generation Skyline appeared
on November 20, 2006.
It was first available only as a
4-door sedan in Japan and was also
sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti
G35. It is equipped with either
a VQ25HR 2.5 L V6 producing 165
kW or a VQ35HR 3.5 L V6 with 232
kW. The 2.5 L is available with
four-wheel drive as well.
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced
that a convertible variant of the
Infiniti G37 (U.S. spec Skyline
coupe) will be produced for the
2009 model year.
MODELS (VERY BASICS)
250GT - 2.5L VQ25HR, V6 - 222 hp
250GT FOUR - 2.5L VQ25HR, V6 222
hp
350GT - 3.5L VQ35HR, V6 311 hp
370GT - 3.7L VQ37VHR, V6 328 hp
370GT crossover - 3.7L VQ37VHR,V6
325 hp
370GT FOUR crossover - 3.7L VQ37VHR,
V6 325 hp, 4WD
250GT SEDAN
It is a Japanese version of the
Infiniti G25 sedan.
Four-wheel drive is standard on
250GT FOUR models.
250GT Type S was introduced for
the 2008 model year.
17-inch wheels are standard for
all model ranges, except for the
250GT Type S, which has 18-inch
wheels.
350GT SEDAN
It is a Japanese version of the
Infiniti G35 sedan.
Four-wheel active steering is available
in Type S and Type SP as option.
370GT COUPE
Introduced in 2007 for the 2008
model year, it is a Japanese version
of the Infiniti G37 coupe.
18-inch wheels are used on the base
and 370GT Type P cars, while Type
S and Type SP cars include 19-inch
wheels.
Early models include 370GT, 370GT
Type P, 370GT Type S and 370GT Type
SP.
370GT SEDAN
Introduced in 2008 for the 2009
model year, it is a Japanese version
of the Infiniti G37 sedan. It replaced
the 350GT sedan.
18-inch wheels are standard for
all model ranges, except for the
370GT Type P, which has 17-inch
wheels.
50TH LIMITED (2008–)
It is an option for 250GT Type P,
350GT Type P, 350GT Type SP, 250GT
FOUR Type P, commemorating 50th
anniversary of Nissan Skyline. The
interior is marked with anniversary
red leather seats, and serial-numbered
front glass. This package went on
sale on March 31st 2008.
370GT CROSSOVER
Introduced in 2009, it is based
on the Infiniti EX37. The vehicle
went on sale in April 2009.
Four-wheel drive is standard on
370GT FOUR models. 18-inch wheels
are standard for all model ranges.
55TH LIMITED (2011–2013)
It is a limited (555 units) edition
for Skyline sedan and coupe, commemorating
55th anniversary of the Nissan Skyline.
The interior is marked with garnet
black body colour, black interior,
anniversary red leather seats.
Sedan version, covering 250GT Type
P, 250GT FOUR Type P, 370GT Type
SP, went on sale between December
19, 2011 and April 30, 2013. Coupe
sales began in February 2012.
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INFORMATION
- IN BRIEF |
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PRODUCTION
2006–Now
ENGINES
2.5 L VQ25HR V6
3.5 L VQ35HR V6
3.7 L VQ37VHR V6
BODY STYLES
4-door sedan
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
5-door crossover SUV
TRANSMISSIONS
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
7-speed automatic
LAYOUT
Front engine, rear-wheel
drive / all-wheel drive
WHEELS
17", 18",
19"
ASSEMBLY
Tochigi, Tochigi,
Japan
RELATED TO
Infiniti FX
Infiniti M
Nissan 350Z
Infiniti G37
Infiniti EX
Nissan 370Z
DESIGNERS
Hideo Komuro (2004), Shinichiro
Irie (2005, 2007)
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