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Nissan Reveals the Most Powerful Factory-Built Skyline Ever, the 400R Sedan

Back in 1957, Japanese carmaker Nissan introduced the Skyline, a nameplate that since grew to represent not only one type of car but several, ranging from sports cars to even pickups. This incredibly diverse bloodline got this week a major boost with the introduction of the new version of the sedan Skyline.
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To be sold from fall in Japan, the new Skyline brings several important novelties to the line, but also adds the most powerful factory-built version of it to the roster.

Visually, the 2020 interpretation of the sedan brings a lot changes, starting with the reshaped front end  that embodies the current design language of the carmaker and ending with the sleeker rear with its four-circle LED combination lamps.

At the front, the grille hides the radar sensor for the ProPILOT 2.0 system because yes, the new Skyline is now able to drive itself. The ProPILOT is the carmaker’s suite of driver assist technologies that allows hands-off driving in certain conditions.

Additionally, the new Nissan Connect suite is also available for the car.

“The Skyline is a symbol of Nissan technology, and at 62 years, it has the longest history of any Nissan model,” said in a statement Asako Hoshino, Nissan executive vice president.

“With the latest advanced technologies, including ProPILOT 2.0, the new Skyline offers customers an even more exciting and confident driving experience.”

The new Skyline is offered in 10 color choices for the exterior and four trim levels: xGT, GT Type P, GT Type SP and 400R.

The top of the range 400R packs a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine that develops 400 hp and 475 Nm of torque, making it the most potent in the Skyline family ever.

Other engine choices for the new Skyline are a 300 hp version of the engine fitted on the 400R variant, and a hybrid powertrain.

The new Skyline will sell in Japan from 4,274,640 yen ($39,600).
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