Why is the Skyline called Kenmeri?
That sequel was the 1973 C110 Nissan Skyline GT-R, often called the ‘Kenmeri’ model. That name derives from a series of commercials made to promote it, Road & Track explains. The ads featured a Western-looking couple, Ken and Mary, Hemmings reports. Hence, ‘Kenmeri.
What is the rarest Nissan Skyline?
There are a few notably rare Nissan Skylines; the Z-tune, R400 and of course Brian O’Conner’s electric blue R34 from 2 Fast 2 Furious. But there’s only one truly rare-as-unicorn-plop Godzilla: the awesome R33 LM.
Is there a R31 GTR?
Nissan Skyline R31 2000 GTSR (1985-1989) Only 800 units were built to allow homologation for Group A Touring Car racing. The ultimate version of the R31 was the RB20DET-R powered HR31 GTS-R Coupe, claimed 210 ps (154 kW), with racing versions making over 430 hp (321 kW) in Group A trim.
How many Kenmeri skylines are there?
197
But only 197 ‘Kenmeri’ Skyline GT-Rs ever made it out of the factory. Not because there were fewer than 200 couples called Ken and Mary willing to buy a Skyline, but for a few other reasons.
Is a Hakosuka a GTR?
The Nissan ‘Hakosuka’ Skyline GTR is powered by a double-overhead-camshaft S20 engine that produces 158bhp at 7000rpm and 131 lb-ft of torque at 5600rpm. Since the car weighs in at just around 2400lbs (around 1100kg), this engine is plenty for this vehicle, ensuring some proper fun can be had in this Japanese beauty.
Is there a purple Nissan?
The biggest changes, though, are the two exclusive color options. Midnight purple, which originally appeared on the R33-generation Skyline GT-R, is back for 2021.
Is the R35 a Skyline?
Although the R35 no longer carrys the “Skyline” badge, it has heritage in the earlier models. Just like its predecessors, the “R32-R34”, the R35 is all-wheel drive with a twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine.
How much is a Skyline R31 worth?
Nissan Skyline – R31 (1986 to 1989)
| VEHICLE | STATUS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Nissan Skyline GT Passage 30,600 mi Broward County, FL, USA | $4,500 SOLD | NOT FOLLOWING |
| 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS 131,000 km (81,400 mi) Seattle, WA, USA | $6,300 HIGH BID | NOT FOLLOWING |
What is Hakosuka?
It’s the 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R, or, as the GT-R aficionados call it, the KPGC10 or, for many, simply Hakosuka (‘hako’ for box-shaped, ‘suka’ as an abbreviation of Skyline in Japanese).