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Generation 7, R31

Nissan Skyline Sedan

08.1985 - 04.1989 · Japan

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Generation 7, R31

FJR31, HR31, SR31

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Nissan Skyline, Generation 7, R31, Japan market. This overview covers 35 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.1985 - 04.1989). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 35 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
CA18S, RB20DE, RB20E, RB20ET, RD28
Engine displacement, cc
1809–2825
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2615
Ground clearance, mm
140–150
Fuel
Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Specifications and technical details

35 versions

1.8 L, 100 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18S · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 GBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
1.8 ExcelTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

1.8 L, 100 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18S · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 GBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
1.8 ExcelTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

1.8 L, 85 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18S · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 GBase grade 08.1987 - 10.1987
1.8 GBase grade 11.1987 - 08.1988
1.8 GBase grade 09.1988 - 04.1989
1.8 ExcelTop grade 08.1987 - 10.1987
1.8 ExcelTop grade 11.1987 - 08.1988
1.8 ExcelTop grade 09.1988 - 04.1989

1.8 L, 85 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18S · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 GBase grade 08.1987 - 10.1987
1.8 GBase grade 11.1987 - 08.1988
1.8 GBase grade 09.1988 - 04.1989
1.8 ExcelTop grade 08.1987 - 10.1987
1.8 ExcelTop grade 11.1987 - 08.1988
1.8 ExcelTop grade 09.1988 - 04.1989

2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT ExcelBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
2.0 GT PassageTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT ExcelBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
2.0 GT PassageTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT 11.1987 - 04.1989
2.0 GT Passage 11.1987 - 08.1988
2.0 GT Passage 09.1988 - 04.1989

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT 11.1987 - 04.1989
2.0 GT Passage 11.1987 - 08.1988
2.0 GT Passage 09.1988 - 04.1989

2.0 L, 165 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20DE · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT Excel twincam 24VBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
2.0 GT Passage twincam 24VTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.0 L, 165 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20DE · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GT Excel twincam 24VBase grade 08.1985 - 07.1987
2.0 GT Passage twincam 24VTop grade 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RB20ET · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.0 GT Passage turbo 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.8 L, 100 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RD28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8D GT Excel D 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.8 L, 100 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

RD28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8D GT Excel D 08.1985 - 07.1987

2.8 L, 94 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

RD28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.8D GT-D 11.1987 - 04.1989

2.8 L, 94 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

RD28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.8D GT-D 11.1987 - 04.1989

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