The original Kenmeli GT-R descends to the custom car festival!What is the contents of the valuable individual that dare to rust as it is [Tokyo Auto Salon 2022]

Unhappy GT-R affected by exhaust gas regulations

Only 197 units were produced.

　For the old Nissan fans, the Hakosuka era Skyline 2000GT-R (PGC10 type/1969 appeared/KPGC10/KPGC10/Released in 1970, which is equipped with an S20 type engine (maximum output: 160ps/7000rpm) with an in-line 6-cylinder DOHC24 valve for old Nissan fans ) And the Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC110, appeared in 1973) in the Kenmeli era is a special one. [Image] See valuable Kenmeli GT-R (13 pieces in total) Hakosuka is the third-generation Skyline (C10 type) released in 1968, and Kenmeri appeared in 1972 with the 4th-generation Skyline (C110). That is. Kenmeli's 4 -door sedan specification is sometimes called "Yongmeri", which also has a certain number of fans. The origin of Kenmeri is that the name of a couple of young men and women who appeared in the commercial was "Ken and Mary". Although it was a commercial on the soft route that was different from the hard image of the predecessor model that was proud of the race in the race, the CM song "Ken and Mary -Like Love and Wind" ranked 19th in the Oricon ranking. It matched the world at that time. The catch phrase "Skyline of Love" used in the C10 era will continue to be developed after evolving into C110. The fourth-generation Skyline was a soft route on the CM, but as described above, the sporty 2000GT-R was set as well as the predecessor model.

The production volume is only 197 units

Kenmeli GT-R equipped with an S20 engine.

　The Kenmeri GT-R, which was equipped with a dedicated radiator grill, front and rear over fender, rear spoiler, etc., is called "phantom GT-R" among automotive hobbyists, but it is only KPGC110 type Skyline 2000GT-R. This is because only 197 units were produced. The racing version, which was expected at the beginning of the release, did not appear after the concept car was announced only. It is said that the reason for the phantom GT-R is that the S20 engine mounted on the front does not comply with the emission regulation in 1974. However, there is a theory that the number of S20 -type engines was 197, so there were only 197 Solex carburetors for the S20 engine. In any case, the Kenmeri GT-R has been discontinued early, but it is a pity that sports cars with famous machines will be brave due to the strengthening of emission regulations. It is new to remember that the famous domestic sports cars have ended production due to the 2000 emissions regulation, but it can be said that the Kenmeli GT-R also appeared badly.