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Car Review Nissan Skyline 25gt-V
Japan is represented by a sports sedan of an unusual look If you look for an analogue of Skyline among European cars, then, for example, by Italian standards, this is an Alfa & Romeo car. And in German BMW. In a word, there is a group of sports sedans on the world car market, and Japan in it is, of course, Nissan Skyline. For the manufacturer itself, the family of these machines is undoubtedly one of the main objects of care and attention. Although it should be noted that recently the sale of these cars is not as active as we would like. Well, what is it - just one thousand cars a month? Although, if you look at the statistical reference book on the circulation of cars in the secondary market, then Skyline is in a solid second position. True, this applies exclusively by the coupe of this brand.
The main features of this machine can be determined as follows: anachronism in the layout, deliberately neglecting (to a certain extent) laws of aerodynamics of the body shape, traditionally honed chassis with an explosive character.
If you evaluate this generation of Skyline by the standards adopted inside Japan, then nothing strange in its character will be identified. Everything is traditional, everything was obtained as a result of prolonged selection. If you evaluate the machine according to international standards, then it finds a very specific flavor. Or, if you like, Skyline may seem like a very strange sports sedan.
General information about the machine
This generation of Nissan Skyline, already 10th in a row, appeared on sale in May 1998. This time, the model range is represented by a 4-door sports sedan and a 2-door sports compartment. Cars are equipped with engines of three types: 2-liter, 2.5-liter atmospheric and 2.5-liter with turbocharged. All engines have 6 cylinders located in a row. The rear or 4WD drive.
Skyline modification of 25GT-V is equipped with a 2.5 liter atmospheric engine, but at the same time it boasts a suspension that is borrowed from a car with turbocharged. So, if, according to the formal signs of Skyline 25GT-V, it is included in the category of ordinary machines, then taking into account the content, it is one of the most worthy in this category. This car has a steering system of all 4 wheels (4WS), aluminum brake calipers with opposing pistons (two in front and four in front), the rear reptile stabilizer, etc. Salon volume and the capacity of the luggage compartment (from the inside)
Interior equipment and front panel - 3 points
According to the laws of ergonomics, all controls are located correctly. Although, in fairness, I would like to note some bad taste in the design of the cabin (though not very noticeable), and that which is somewhat confused by the vertical location of the devices on the middle control panel. The driver’s place itself is successfully arranged, therefore, in general, the front panel is not ashamed to call the command station of the speed movement. Maybe I did not pay attention to some minor moments. I admit, since the process of improving qualitative perception is just reduced to such detail. And this is not immediately striking.
Front seats - 4 points What is noteworthy is the low planting of the driver. But this is a common occurrence for a sports car. Although, if you evaluate by the standards of an ordinary sedan, then this, of course, may seem to be a breakdown. In the same way, you can evaluate the comfort of the seats. If it were an ordinary sedan, I would say that seats are characterized by increased rigidity. But the driver's weight is evenly distributed throughout the seats, and this is good. It can be seen that the developers remembered that they select the seat for a high -speed machine. At the same time, landing and landing are without problems. Yes, it may seem to someone that chairs could be a little more spacious. But the ceiling of the cabin has a rectangular shape, therefore it is not felt much tight. At least for the sports modification model, this option seems quite acceptable.
Rear seats - 3 points
The rear seats also have an underestimated installation. They are not very spacious in them. But we will not be too demanding. The fuel tank is moved from under the seats to another place. And, perhaps, due to this freed seating, they seem so chubby. But
the feeling that you sat in a chair and failed. But is it bad? But what needs to be improved is the headrests. If you tighten the body to the back and rely on it with a straight back, then the headrests go from under the back of the head. And it would also be nice to raise a little part of the back that should be above the forearm. Then sound insulation. I wanted only the noise of dissected air to be heard. Instead, the sound background is as if the car got into the rain and rides, dissecting the water. Luggage compartment - 1 point
In the trunk you can download 4 bags with a standard golf. But, excuse me, in such a car, such a trunk? After all, he is incredibly cramped. It began in the Skyline R32 series. And now three generations have already changed, and the trunk does not change for the better. It seems to me that the trunk has not been component for ten years now! Was it really impossible to understand this at once? The reason for this lies in the location of the fuel tank, this is understandable. Well, transfer it to where it was before: immediately in front of the place of mounting the suspension and under the rear seats. After all, this is not a matter - it is so irrational to use
the space in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear crossbreak! What is the car on the go?
Engine and transmission - 2 points
On such a hard, monolithic loading body, a 2.5-liter engine without a turbocharger looks too modest. And then he is forced to work in tandem with an automatic gearbox. The car from the machine is completely fades, especially when, in theory, it should, on the contrary, should show what it is capable of. I mean movement in the range of high speeds. Although the smooth operation of the engine is still evaluated well. The automatic transmission itself works here by the standards of the Japanese car not that very much. This also depends on the engine, but actually a 4-speed gearbox for this configuration Skyline is not suitable. In any case, there should be at least five programs. Well, if we talk about this particular case, when the choice of engine and suspension is no longer subject to discussion, I can say quite definitely: here we need a gearbox only with manual control! And further. 17-inch wheels are not included in the machine. This, I believe, because they do not fit into the selected Na + AT scheme, that is, an atmospheric engine + automatic box. It's a pity.
Comfort and steering - 5 points It seems to me that there is hardly another machine that would react so clearly to the steering wheel. During an external examination, a clear inconsistency of the position of the engine and gas tank is noteworthy. Although on the go, oddly enough, this does not make itself felt. I would not call the sensations that controls this machine, pleasure. Rather, I don’t know what words to convey to you. The suspension is designed to work in tandem with a turbine engine, so it is stiff and tight. The rigidity of the machine as a whole is felt unusually acute. Yes exactly. The assessment lies in the wrong plane when the rigidity is evaluated on the principle of more than or less. No, in the case of Skyline 25GT-V, this approach is not suitable. Because such a sense of monolist is difficult to experience somewhere except at the wheel of this Skyline. The comfort of driving will also, perhaps, will appreciate it well.
General rating 3 points
Test results Nissan Skyline 25 GT- V
Mori Keita driver (Mori Keita)
Testing date on September 5, 2000
Type of the tested car advertising sample
Year of release of the tested car 2000
Total mileage at the time of testing 1073 km
Front and rear tires - 225/45zr17 98s Bridgestone Potenza Re040
Optional equipment Navigation (246,000 yen, or about $ 2.340), side pneumatic airbags (40,000 yen, or about $ 380), body coating (35,000 yen, or about $ 330), special coloring (5,000 yen, or about $ 48)
The purpose of the tests is to receive a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe behavior of the car on the go (as part of the presentation of the new press for the press)
City traffic schedule high -speed highway
Technical characteristics Nissan Skyline 25 GT- V
Length / width / body height 4705 mm / 1720 mm / 1375 mm
Wheel base 2665 mm
Dry weight 1430 kg
The rear drive
The engine 2.5-liter, 6-cylinder with in order of cylinders, gas distribution mechanism two upper shafts with 24 valves, developed power-200 hp. at 6000 rpm, maximum torque 26.0 kg/m at 4000 rpm.
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission
Basic price 2 .765,000 yen (about $ 26.300)
The price of the car on which the testing trip was performed 3.091,000 yen (about $ 29.400)
Author: Mori Keita (Mori Keita)
Photo: Gojo Tomoyoshi
September 2000
Source: webcg
