The Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X is a model from the C10 body made from 1968. This was made famous by the GT-R badge. Yes, the C10 was the first Skyline to don the GT-R moniker and introduced a high performance variant of the model. While the GT-R produced a very healthy (for the time) 160 hp from it’s straight six, the GT-X made 130 hp. Still a potent power plant, but overshadowed by its brother. That’s not to say that the GT-X wasn’t as successful as the GT-R. It still made noise in the motorsport world and has achieved cult status alongside its stablemates.
Unlike the Mazda RX-3 and Nissan Skyline C210 in this series, the Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-X casting has been around since 2011 and has been designed by none other than Jun Imai. This has been a hot model ever since it came out back then. And while the hype on this car may have dies down a bit (if only because hot Wheels has been hard at releasing new JDM cars as of late), the demand for the car still pops up every now and then, especially when a new variant is introduced.
This, in particular pays homage to Brian’s Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R from the beginning of the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious. The now iconic GT-R has been ingrained on people’s mind and the livery on the car can’t be missed. In true Fast Rewind fashion, this GT-X has inherited those iconic stripes from the R34, both those on the side and the pair running on the hood. It also has the sponsor decals which is a nice touch. Thankfully they decided not to include the big rear wing from the R34, keeping instead the ducktail spoiler on the GT-X. The black RR8SP wheels also fit this car nicely and is better off than if they decided to use chromes. It retains its classic car look and yet having the livery of the R34 elevates it to cult status.
I have not really been a fan of the Hako. At least not as much as I am a fan of the RX-7s. But it does hold a place in my heart and in my collection. This variant in particular is a very good addition to the family.
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