A popular name for the PGC and KPGC10 Skyline GT-R was Hakosuka, which combines the Japanese word for box ("hako" or ハコ) and the pronounced abbreviation of skyline ("Suka" or …

Called the PGC-10 (KPGC-10 for later coupé version) internally and Hakosuka (ハコスカ) by fans. Hako (ハコ) means box in Japanese, and suka (スカ) is short for Skyline (スカイライン; …

Feb 12, 2019 · When the mighty twin-turbocharged R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R laid waste to a field of Fords and Holdens during its first foray into Australia, a local journalist dubbed the car …

Aug 31, 2023 · The Nissan Hakosuka GT-R stands as a testament to the innovation and passion of Japanese automotive engineering. Its striking appearance, exhilarating performance, and …

Mar 25, 2022 · From Hakosuka to Godzilla, a definitive breakdown of the life and times of the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R—a Japanese performance icon.

Among enthusiasts, the vehicle affectionately earned the moniker "Hakosuka," a portmanteau derived from "Hako" (meaning "box" in Japanese) due to its boxy shape, and "Suka," a …

Dec 10, 2019 · While the latest GT-R tips the scales at a grounded-to-the-ground 3,800 pounds and change, the Hakosuka is a mere wisp at just over 2,400. Instead of a 560+ horsepower …

Aug 22, 2016 · Now nearly five decades old, the Hakosuka was the first Nissan to bear the highly respected three-letter badge currently considered a synonym for speed, and it set the …

Apr 28, 2024 · The 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R, aka Hakosuka, is hailed as the greatest Japanese racing car ever with 50 wins in 3 years. With only 1,945 models produced, owning a first-gen …

Jul 26, 2016 · Like many collectable classics, the Hakosuka Skyline earned its legendary status on the race track. Circuit racing was huge in Japan in the ’70s, and during its era, the GT-R …