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The 1980 Nissan Skyline Turbo 2000GT-ES (C211) is a sports coupé based on Nissan's fifth-generation Skyline model.

Entering production in August 1977, the fifth-generation Skyline was offered in a 4-door saloon or coupé hardtop with various 3-speed to 5-speed gearbox options. 1600 to 1800 models were offered with either a 1.6 or 1.8-litre inline-4 engine.

The GT-R trim, previous used with the fourth-generation C110 model, was discontinued and replaced by the GT-E coupé hardtop range. They were fitted with 2-litre inline-6 engines, and in 1980, the GT-E became the first production Japanese cars to be powered by a turbocharged engine.

The L-Type, X-Type, and S-Type differentiated between multiple interior and equipment options.[1]

In 1981, the GT-E range were replaced with 4-door saloon models before production of the fifth-generation ended in 1981, and the sixth-generation R30 entered production.

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Over Drivin' Skyline Memorial[]

The KHGC211 appears in Nissan Presents: Over Drivin' Skyline Memorial, a localised Japan release of Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed for PlayStation.

Grouped in Class B, alongside the HR31 and KDR30, it can only be selected with a dark grey paint, although it can appear in red when driven by A.I. and split-screen opponents.

Trivia[]

  • The rear box art and included manual for Nissan Presents: Over Drivin' Skyline Memorial lists the KHGC211 as the 2000TURBO GT-ES/KHGC-211.

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References[]

  1. Gallery: Honda Brochures (2012) "Nissan Skyline 2000GT Japan Brochure 1977". Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63416089@N06/albums/72157631370977082
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