Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Skyline C211 Series

The succeeding C211 and GC211 of 1977 continued to split the Skyline range into basic and six-cylinder models, the latter with a longer front end. This line continued through 1981. The Datsun 240K/280K and 240C/280C variants continued for export.

A rare variant would be the wagon version, which had a unique styling treatment behind the rear doors, of a much smaller window than usual between the C and D pillars.

The GT-ES replaced the GT-R with a turbocharged engine, the L20ET. This was the first turbo engine to power a Japanese production vehicle. One notable aspect of the turbo versions was that they were not intercooled and there was no form of blowoff valve, only an emergency pressure release valve.


Models:

* 1600TI - 1.6 L L16 I4, 95 hp (71 kW, 132 Nm)
* 1800TI - 1.8 L L18 I4, 115 hp (86 kW, 152 Nm)
* 2000GT - 2.0 L L20 I4, 130 hp (97 kW, 167 Nm)
* 2000GT-EX - 2.0 L L20ET turbo I4, 145 hp (108 kW, 206 Nm)

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