Can I own a Nissan Skyline?
We’ve got some good news for you! Any car that’s over 25 years old can bypass the ridiculous US legal system. This means that you can entirely legally import and own a Nissan Skyline R31, or R32 GT-R into the US right now (unless you’re in California, which brings its own typical complications).
Is the Nissan GTR Skyline illegal?
Long story short, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is illegal in the United States because it doesn’t meet the requirements of the 1988 Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act. The Skyline was not built with the right safety features to comply with the relevant road safety legislation.
How fast can a skyline go?
Performance
| 0 – 60 kph | 2.4 s |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. emissions | 247 g/km |
| 30 mph – 0 | 9 m (30 ft) |
Why is the Skyline GTR so popular?
One of the features that makes the Skyline so popular as an import is its wide variety of specs and styles. While the GT-R tends to get the most attention and is the most popular R32 import, single-turbo, 2.0-liter, 2.5-liter, rear-wheel-drive, and four-door variants are also popular as imports.
Why is the new GTR not a skyline?
The GT-R name was kept because the R35 GT-R is really the spiritual successor to the Skyline GT-Rs of old, but Nissan chose not to use the Skyline name because of the unique platform.
Why is it so hard to sell a Nissan Skyline?
Namely: the Skyline attracts some interesting individuals. What I mean by this is that many people have e-mailed me about buying it over the last few months, and most of them are the primary reason why we have so many product safety labels. You see, it turns out that selling a Skyline GT-R is surprisingly difficult.
When did the Nissan Skyline GT-R come out?
On January 1999, the third generation of GT-R, counting from R34GT-R, was released for sale.
When was the first Nissan Skyline made in Japan?
The Skyline also maked a pickup truck and a delivery van marketed as the “Prince Skyway”. The S50 Skyline was the first car produced with Nissan in 1966. It was featured with the most-powerful engine in the Japanese 1,500 cc class. The first Skyline GT-R was introduced in 1969.
Can a 25 year old Nissan Skyline be imported into the USA?
Please note that only 25-year old or older cars are legal for import into the USA as they are exempted from EPA and DOT Standards. Read more about importing used cars from Japan to USA: We have been dealing particularly with sports and performance cars, including all models of Nissan Skylines since the establishment of our company.