1990 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M Five-Speed

Description

Launched in 1989, the “R32” generation Nissan Skyline was designed from the ground up by Chief Engineer Naganori Ito to surpass the finest performance offerings from Europe. It set the vaunted Porsche 959 supercar as his target, debuting experimental technology including rear-wheel steering (High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering) and an advanced all-wheel drive system (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Terrain) in the R32 GT-R. Those features helped it dominate in racing around the world, winning every Group A Japanese Touring Car race, all 29 events, from 1990 to 1993, and the Bathurst 1000 twice, earning it the menacing nickname “Godzilla.” Most variants of the R32 Skyline used an RB-Series twin-cam inline-six, with the single-turbocharged GTS-t model being powered by a 2.0-liter “RB20DET” inline-six. The model was also available in standard or Type M configuration. The latter featured larger five-spoke 16 inch wheels, four piston front calipers and twin piston rears, a limited slip differential, and minor cosmetic upgrades. Since becoming eligible for import, these Japanese-market Skylines have slowly trickled into the United States and have seen a flurry of demand as awareness and excitement around Japanese performance vehicles continue to rise.

Highlights 

• Desirable Type M configuration originally featuring five-spoke 16 inch wheels, four piston front calipers and twin piston rears, a viscous limited slip differential, and a rear wiper  

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter “RB20DET” inline-six rated at 212 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque 

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Super HICAS (High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering) four-wheel steering 

• Performance modifications reported by the consignor include: 

• “RB25DET” turbo from an R33 Skyline 

• CXRacing front-mounted intercooler 

• GrimmSpeed boost controller 

• ISR Performance turbo-back exhaust with Autobahn88 decat pipe 

• GReddy blow-off valve 

• New coil packs, TPMS sensor, coolant temperature sensor, IAC valve, plug harness, and upgraded fuel pump 

• NISMO short shifter 

• ISC Suspension coil-overs 

• Cusco strut brace 

• EBC Brakes slotted rotors and brake pads 

• New rear hub bearings 

• Avid 1 AV06 17x8 inch wheels  

• Michelin Pilot Sport All Season tires 

• Finished in Red Pearl Metallic over grey cloth upholstery 

• 1990 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 150,842 kilometers (approximately 93,729 miles) at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Fog lights 

• Rear spoiler 

• Rear wiper 

• Sunroof 

• Manually adjustable front bucket seats 

• Power windows and mirrors 

• Digital clock 

• Kenwood CD stereo with Bluetooth 

• NRG Innovations three-spoke steering wheel 

• GReddy shift knob 

• Dash-mounted AEM boost, air/fuel ratio, water temperature, and oil pressure digital gauges  

Known Imperfections 

• Minor exterior dings and scratches 

• Minor dent behind the left rear wheel 

• Wheel center caps are missing 

• Small hole in the driver’s outer seat bolster upholstery 

• C-pillar interior trim is missing 

• Visible wear on the interior touch points and dash cluster 

Included 

• Four factory wheels and tires 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Service manual 

• Car cover 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that this 1990 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M was registered in British Colombia, Canada in 2005, showing approximately 133,999 kilometers at the time. Subsequent registration history shows the car remained in Canada until 2020, briefly spending time in Washington state before being registered in Indiana in 2021. The consignor reports acquiring the car in 2021.