Many people hate the idea of putting a V12 engine in a skyline. They say it makes the car too heavy or it will disrupt the weight balance. Not for this one. The engine is a MB quad turbo V12 all made of aluminium and is just as heavy as the rb26dett and the weight balance is also almost perfect with 55% on the front and 45% on the rear because the engine has been moved 300 mm backwards. But you also need to be able to control the power. No problem for this car because it still has the four wheel drive and the four wheel steering. What do you need more? More info will follow later.
Specifications
Configuration : V 12 cylinders
Capacity : 6715 cc (89 x 90 mm)
Valve actuation : 4 over head camshafts, 48 valves
Forced induction : 4 turbochargers
Max. power : 1000+ horsepower
Max. torque : Over 100 kgm
Clutch : Multiplate
Gearbox : 6 speed sequential
Chassis : Multipoint rollcage welded to the shell
Suspensions : Double whishbones, KW adjustable shocks
Brakes : 381 mm discs (front) 355 mm (rear)
Wheels : 13 x 18 magnesium
Tires : 345/35-18
Length : 4650 mm
Width : 1910 mm
Height : 1215 mm
Weight : 1000 Kg
0 to 60 mph : 3 seconds
Quarter mile : 9 seconds
Top speed : 220 mph (+/- 354 km/u)
Exclusive interview with the owner of the V12 skyline (24/08/05)
Name :Luc-Michel
Country : France
Why did you took a skyline?
I wanted a japanese four wheel drive turbocharged car. The Skyline was the
obvious choice.
And why did you put a V12 engine in it?
I think that 2.6 liters is not enough for a supercar. The V12 used in my project is extremely close to what would be two RB26 engines linked together. I wanted a car with 1000 hp. I know this can be done with a RB26 but the level of reliability of an engine boosted to only 12 PSI to achieve this number
should be much better. The V12 is all aluminium and weighs less than 200 kg without accessories.
What where the main difficulties with making this machine?
Technically, everything is awfully complicated (but I like it this way). Finding sponsors is also a serious problem.
Have you done most of the work alone?
95 %. I don't weld but I do pretty much everything else myself. I machine a
lot of parts, I also made the bodywork.
Which other important mods have you done to this vehicle?
The R34 body shell has been seriously modified. It has been cut to make room for the engine, transmission and wheels. A complete WRC style rollcage has been welded inside, incuding new suspension mounts.
Are you planning to participate in famous races with this car? Or is it more for meetings?
I'm not interested to build a car with intake restrictors, limited
aerodynamics and tons of weight ballast so the car will not enter any official competition. It will be used for exhibitions only.
And are you planning other mods for this car?
Make it, wider, lower, lighter and more powerful
When will the car be finished?
The car is now running. It needs of course a lot of tuning and some more improvement. I would say between six months and two years...
Official Site And Owners Blog Is Found Below:
http://skylinev12.neufblog.com/skylinev12/
