With the eighth generation of the Skyline, launched in 1989, Nissan offered a car with a sporty character with a powerful engine and high-level performance. The engine was a 6-cylinder with a displacement of 1998, 2498 and 2568cc, with power ranging from 155 to 280hp. 172,769 examples of the Skyline R32 coupe were produced, of which 43,937 in the GT-R version.