Nissan Skyline Eighth generation
Nissan Skyline (Eighth generation) was built from 1989 to 1993, as a 4-door sedan; 2-door coupe. Powertrain: Gasoline: 1.8 L CA18i I4; 2.0 L RB20E I6; 2.0 L RB20DE DOHC I6; 2.0 L RB20DET DOHC turbo I6; 2.5 L RB25DE DOHC I6; 2.6 L RB26DETT DOHC twin…. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive. Size: 4,530 x 1,695 mm (L x W). Weight: 1120-1380 kg (RWD); 1390-1480 kg (AWD); 1430-1500 kg (GT-R).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Toyotacoronaexsaloon, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The R32 Skyline debuted in 1989. It was available as either a 2-door coupe or 4-door hardtop sedan, all other bodystyles were dropped. The R32 featured several versions of the RB-series straight-6 engines, which had improved heads (the twelve port inlet was gone) and used the ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) injection system. Also available was an 1,800 cc 4-cylinder GXi model. Most models had HICAS four-wheel steering, with the rear wheels being hydraulically linked to the front steering. The 2.5-liter GTS-25 became one of the first Japanese production cars to feature a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other coupe models in this database (33 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 100 mm below the median of 4,630 mm, and shorter than 71% of the 21 other coupe models in this database.
- 100 mm below the median of 1,795 mm, and narrower than 84% of the 25 other coupe models in this database.
- 91 mm below the median of 2,706 mm, and shorter than 77% of the 26 other coupe models in this database.
Who it suits
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Skyline
- First generation; Prince Skyline · 1957 - 1963; 33,759 units sold
- Second generation; Prince Skyline · 1963 - 1968; 114,238 units sold
- Third generation · 1968 - 1972; 310,447 units sold
- Fourth generation · 1972 - 1977; 670,562 units sold
- Fifth generation · 1977 - 1981; 539,727 units sold
- Sixth generation · 1981-1985; 1982-1987 (South Africa); 406,432 units sold
- Seventh generation · 1985 - 1989 (Japan); 1986-1990 (Australia); 309,716 units sold
- Ninth generation · 1993 - 1998 (1998 for GT-R); 217,133 units sold
- Tenth generation · 1998 - 2002 (up to 2002 for the GT-R and up to 2005 for the NISMO Z-Tune); 64,623 units sold
- Eleventh generation · 2001- 2006 (sedan); 2003 - 2007 (coupe)
- Twelfth generation · 2006-2014 (sedan); 2007-2016 (coupè); 2009-2016 (crossover)
- Thirteenth generation · 2014 - 2022 (hybrid); 2014 - present (gasoline)
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Can I import a Nissan Skyline (Eighth generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Skyline (Eighth generation) is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Skyline (Eighth generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 1.8 L CA18i I4; 2.0 L RB20E I6; 2.0 L RB20DE DOHC I6; 2.0 L RB20DET DOHC turbo I6; 2.5 L RB25DE DOHC I6; 2.6 L RB26DETT DOHC twin-turbo I6.
How big is the Nissan Skyline (Eighth generation)?
4,530 mm long and 1,695 mm wide, on a 2,615 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan; 2-door coupe). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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