1997 | Nissan Skyline GTS25T

Nissan Skyline R33 GTS25T – The Last Rebellious Samurai of the '90s

If you were someone in the '90s—and not the kind who settled for a Golf GTI or a BMW E36—there was only one real option: a Nissan Skyline. No, not the GT-R, the poster boy of every teenage PlayStation fantasy. I’m talking about the GTS25T—the underdog, the JDM insider’s choice, the car for those who knew.

This 1997 example isn’t just another used Nissan. It’s a time capsule. A Japanese import that's spent the last five years on French soil, pampered more lovingly than most pets.

Engine – Inline-six on the Attack

Under the hood: the RB25DET, a 2.5-liter turbocharged straight-six delivering 250 hp out of the box. But this one? Far from stock. A full HKS Hi-Power exhaust (yes, no cat—more sound, less compromise), reinforced clutch, new ignition coils, and an upgraded fuel pump make sure this Skyline doesn’t just growl—it lunges.

To match the power, it’s been fitted with a TEIN coilover suspension. The result? A drive that feels somewhere between illegal and divine.

Design – A Ninja in a Suit

Black. Low. Wide. Sitting on legendary BBS LM wheels you’d almost want to hang on the wall. Gold-painted brake calipers—because subtlety is nice, but a bit of flair never hurts. Up front: original R33 GT-R seats that hug you tighter than a Tokyo embrace.

The cabin blends retro and modern: a Sparco Alcantara steering wheel for maximum grip and a Pioneer Apple CarPlay system to blast your playlist while you redline through backroads.

Care – Like a Bonsai, Just Faster

This car hasn’t just been driven—it’s been documented, archived, curated. Maintenance logs? From Japan, stamped. All work done at GTR IMPORT, France’s go-to for serious JDM. Plus an Excel file logging every fill-up, every drive, every drop of SP98.

Technically? Spotless. Fresh inspection. Last checkup? Clean. As clean as your excuse not to buy this machine.

Conclusion – The Wolf in Yokohama Clothing

The GTS25T isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who know the Skyline’s soul goes beyond the GT-R badge. Who feel that 250 turbocharged horses from an RB engine beat 400 from a soulless SUV.

If you want a car with character, story, and a drive straight out of Gran Turismo 2—this Skyline is calling.

And if you’re still hesitating, ask yourself: would you rather own a piece of JDM history or just another anonymous appliance on four wheels?