NotesSame S20 as the Hakosuka GT-Rs — final use of Nissan's R380-derived DOHC 4-valve six in a production car.
Transmission
Type5-speed manual
Speeds5-speed
Drivetrain
TypeRWD
Suspension
FrontIndependent strut
RearIndependent semi-trailing arm
Brakes
FrontDisc
RearDisc
Notes4-wheel disc brakes — first Skyline GT-R with disc brakes at the rear (Hakosukas had front disc / rear drum).
Wheels & Tires
Front175HR14
Rear175HR14
Body & Chassis
Type2-door coupe
Seats5
Notes4th-generation Skyline (C110 chassis) — the "Ken & Mary" generation. Standard equipment included intake air duct, mesh front grille, factory over-fenders, and rear spoiler.
Dimensions
Length4,460 mm
Width1,695 mm
Height1,380 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm
Weight1,145 kg (curb) / 1,420 kg (GVW)
NotesTrack F/R: 1,395 / 1,375 mm. Minimum ground clearance: 165 mm.
Performance
Top Speed200 km/h
NotesMinimum turning radius: 5.2 m. Climbing ability: 0.46 tan θ.
Key Features
"Phantom GT-R" — built for only 4 months (January–April 1973)
197 units produced before Japan's emission standards forced production to end
Never raced in JTCC — works racing had ended in October 1972
First GT-R with 4-wheel disc brakes
Standard intake air duct, mesh grille, over-fenders, and rear spoiler
Last GT-R for 16 years until the R32 revived the nameplate in 1989