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The Skyline story began in under the Prince Motor Company , not Nissan. Originally marketed as a four-door luxury vehicle, the Prince Skyline featured a 1.5L engine and was intended for executives. The trajectory of the nameplate shifted in 1964 with the introduction of the Skyline GT (S54) , which featured a longer wheelbase to accommodate a larger six-cylinder engine, eventually taking second place in its class at the Japanese Grand Prix—losing only to a Porsche 904. Following the 1966 merger between Prince and Nissan, the model was officially rebranded as the Nissan Skyline. The Rise of the GT-R Legend Nissan Skyline to GT-R: The Evolution of a Supercar
The is one of the most enduring and multifaceted names in automotive history, evolving from a luxury sedan for Japanese executives into a global performance icon nicknamed "Godzilla". Spanning over 13 generations, the Skyline has consistently served as a flagship for Nissan’s technological prowess, introducing innovations that bridged the gap between daily driving and professional motorsport. Origins and Early Evolution nissan*skyline