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A Glamorous, Dynamic Exterior
The expressive front fascia features characteristic Skyline fender
lines and a low, rhythmic, wave-like hood.
The sculpted, bright-finished grille and L-shaped Bi-Xenon headlights
add to its commanding presence.
Large wheel wells, Skyline-signature LED combination taillights and dual
exhaust enhance the new Skyline coupe's high-performance appearance.
A unique front bumper with matching side sill spoilers is available with
Skyline 370GT Type SP and S models. Seven exterior colors are offered,
including Nissan's two new colors: Vibrant Red and Luna Mare Silver.
A Highly Refined Interior, Innovative Technology
The Skyline coupe interior also offers an array of advanced technology
systems, including an Intelligent Key system that electronically locks
the steering, immobilizes the engine and handles other jobs according
to the key ID for enhanced theft prevention.
The Blind-Side Monitor system (that assists the driver when pulling to
a curb or parallel parking),is offered together (as a manufacturer option)
with a RearView Monitor system, which displays images behind the vehicle
through the use of a compact CCD camera.
The HDD CARWINGS navigation system (manufacturer option) now includes a
touch panel for greater convenience. Besides the navigation function, it
is packed with entertainment features, including premium Bose audio system,
Music Box recorder/player and playback of DVDs, audio and video media, as
well as Bluetooth Hands-Free features.
Powerplant and ....
At the heart of the Skyline coupe's dynamic performance is the newly
developed VQ37VHR engine, which responds briskly, accelerates smoothly,
is fuel efficient and attains high emissions standards. The VQ37VHR
represents a new generation of high-performance engines and, at 333
horsepower, is the most powerful V6 in its class. Generating 90% of
maximum torque between 2,400 and 7,000 rpm, the engine power is light,
smooth and easy to handle right up to the 7,500 rpm redline.
The VQ37VHR's new, advanced Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) system
continuously changes the angle and lift of the intake valves, depending
on the degree of acceleration and speed of the engine.
The new powerplant is mated to a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.
Nissan engineers maximized sturdiness, lightness and stability implementing
double-wishbone front suspension, dual-flow pass shock absorbers and
multi-link rear suspension designs to enhance stability and responsiveness,
as well as driver control.
To match braking capability to the increased engine performance, the Skyline
coupe employs four-wheel aluminum-caliper opposed-piston brakes (standard
on both the SP and S versions of the 370GT) - which are designed to optimize
the stroke at low speed and provide secure stopping power at higher speeds.
The standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) also includes Electronic
Braking Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), while Intelligent Brake
Assist is available as a manufacturer option. The Skyline coupe also features
standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and a speed-sensitive hydraulic power
steering system.
Another advanced performance feature available is Nissan's four-wheel
active steering (4WAS) system, which adjusts the steering-linked angles of
front and rear wheels according to speed, making the vehicle more responsive
to the driver at low and medium speeds, and stable and smooth at higher speeds.
4WAS is standard on both the SP and S versions of the 370GT.
Leading-Edge Safety and Environmental Technologies
The Skyline coupe also offers a long list of convenience, safety and
environmental features, including Bi-Xenon headlights with Active AFS
(Adaptive Front lighting System), door mirror with heater, flat-blade wipers,
fuel efficiency gauge and reduced levels of volatile organic compound used
in the cabin, which helps create better interior air quality.
Standard safety equipment includes rigid, safe Zone Body construction, driver
and front passenger SRS Air Bag System, driver and front passenger SRS Side
Air Bag System, SRS Curtain Air Bag System, Active Front Head Restraints and
three-point ELR rear seat belts. Emergency Brake Operated Pre-crash Front Seat
Belts are optionally available.
The Skyline coupe body has been designed to offer greater pedestrian protection,
including the application of Nissan's new "pop-up engine hood" technology.
When sensors embedded in the front bumper detect an impact with a pedestrian,
the system's control unit determines if the hood needs to be instantly raised.
If deemed necessary, the control unit activates a pyrotechnic actuator that
raises the rear edge of the hood, creating a larger, protective buffer space
between the hood and hard engine components underneath. This helps cushion the
impact to the pedestrian's head if it collides with the hood.
Source: Nissan
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Skyline
370GT Coupe