Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: October 1968
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: Refined five-seater, significantly improved roominess compared to the previous model, comfortable front seats, pleasant 4-speed floor shift, extremely economical fuel economy, unsatisfactory stopping power from disc/drum brakes, high fade resistance.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: January 1969
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: A high-speed five-seater sedan with all-independent suspension, six-cylinder engine, flexible but somewhat rough at high revs, lower gearing than previous model, excellent 4-speed gearbox, high level of handling and ride comfort, lighter controls, more practical than previous model.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: May 1969
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: A hot six-cylinder, twin-cam, 24-valve 160ps sports sedan. The engine easily revs up to 8000rpm. Even at low revolutions, it is relatively smooth and stable. The 5-speed gearbox is excellent. The bucket seats provide good support. The suspension is stiff but comfortable. The handling is significantly improved from the 2000GT. The controls are a little heavy, making it difficult to drive around town.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: January 1971
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: A semi-racing hardtop with a six-cylinder twin-cam 24-valve engine. No knock even with regular fuel, relatively flexible, only minor impact on performance, extremely high maneuverability despite bias-ply tires, enjoyable on the circuit. Excellent steering response but lots of kickback, rear seat comfort comparable to a sedan, heavy controls, limited practicality, high price.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Impressions
Date: June 1972
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Road testing the Skyline 2000GT-X Hardtop

The top-of-the-line model of the Skyline series, which now seems to have become Nissan’s cash cow (apart from the GT-R, which has a completely different character), is the 2000GT-X Hardtop, which was added to the lineup of variations in the fall of 1971. Just recently, a GT-X version was also released for the four-door 2000GT sedan.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: May 1973
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: The “Ska G-R” has a completely redesigned body. It is fitted with a semi-racing engine inherited from the previous model, but despite the attractive specs, there is nothing particularly impressive about the performance in stock form. The controls are heavy and the handling is very rough, but t has a fairly high level of balance and a solid ride. The four-wheel servo disc brakes require a lot of pedal effort. It has poor fuel economy, is noisy overall, is expensive, and is aimed at wealthy enthusiasts.