The all-new 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R is a high-performance coupe. Aptly named after the Grand Turismo Race, the GT-R has been a legend in Japan since 1969, when it went on to win 36 races in four years. Reborn in 1989 as a production sports coupe with supercar performance, the Skyline GT-R was last offered in 2003. The 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R rides on a 109.4-inch wheelbase and is based on a new platform called prime midship - a design brief that places the engine in such a way that most of its weight is behind the front axle for even distribution of weight. To reduce its final weight, Nissan used aluminum for the inner doors and suspension components; and carbon fiber for the driveshafts, front crash structure and rear diffuser. The GT-R is said to go from zero to 60 mpg in 3.5 seconds; it is also capable of a 11.7-second quarter mile and a top speed of 193 mph.