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Motorsports fans point to one Japan Grand Prix as the beginning of the Skyline legend: Suzuka, 1964 . Legend Nearly Lost To qualify for the 1964 Japan Grand Prix, 100 units of the production version of the Skyline had to be made. Prince Motor Company – the original creator of the vehicle – met the requirement with only two days to spare before the big race. If they hadn’t made the deadline, the Skyline legend may never have been born. Innovative Design The Skyline GT was designed by Prince Motor’s chief engineer, Shin’ichiro Sakurai , who oversaw the Skyline’s progression from conception to the seventh generation. Near the completion of the seventh generation, he fell ill and called on another engineer to take his place. Sakurai began as an engineer for Prince Motor Company and embraced the Nissan takeover in 1966. He served as a dedicated Nissan employee for decades and was eventually honored for his contribution when he was inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fa

This year, Nissan is coming back strong with the new-and-improved sixth-generation Altima. A longtime staple in Nissan’s lineup, the new Altima has undergone significant improvements that make the model a worthy option for sedan fans or those thinking of jumping ship for a crossover. Here are just a few of the new features you can expect. Engine Reboot Nissan has taken great care to redesign their engine for better fuel efficiency without compromising on power. All trims come standard with a reimagined 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that differs significantly from the engine in previous Altimas. The new engine produces 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque – both decent improvements from the last engine. Auto enthusiasts also have a second engine to choose from in higher trim levels. Nissan is touting the 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo engine (VC-Turbo) as the first of its kind. This engine replaces the outgoing 3.5-liter four-cylinder V6 engine, but it offer