'71 NISSAN SKYLINE 2000 GT-R

Set Name: 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R

Release Date: 2027

SKU#: JNL55

Pcs: 833

MSRP: $

Age Rec.: Y10+

Main Color: White and Red

Includes:

• One buildable 71 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR.

• One Die-cast 71 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR at 1:64 scale.

• One decal sheet.

Notes:

• This set is part of the Hot Wheels Elite Series | (1:16 Scale)

• This set was unveiled at 2026 Paris Motor Show on October 13, 2026.

• Name Breakdown: Skyline 2000 GTR

  • Skyline: Is a reference to the boxy shape of the car, which resembles the tall buildings of a city skyline.

    • "Hakosuka" is a popular Japanese nickname for the Nissan Skyline. "Hakosuka" is a blend of two words.

      • Hako (ハコ): Means "box" or "boxy," describing the car's sharp, box-shaped styling.

      • Suka (スカ): A shortened abbreviation of Sukairain, the Japanese pronunciation for Skyline.

  • 2000: Refers to the vehicle's 2.0-liter (2,000 cc) engine displacement, specifically the high-performance S20 inline-six engine.

  • GT-R: Although Nissan is a Japanese automaker, they adopted the Gran Turismo Racer designation. At that time, Japanese automakers utilized Western-style Italian racing designations to attract buyers and highlight their motorsport heritage.

    • GT: Gran Turismo ("grand touring")

    • R: Racing

• The license plate on the car reads "HA-KO," which translates to "Box."

The Build:

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Instruction Manual:

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October 12, 2026:

On October 12, 2026, at the Paris Motor Show, Mattel Brick Shop unveiled the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR as their first car release for 2027.

"A legendary build is on the horizon. 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R. ✨

⏳ Coming soon."

Posted October 12, 2026

"A legendary build is on the horizon. 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R. Coming soon."

Specs & History:

Debut: The 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R was introduced in October 1970 and publicly released in March 1971 in Japan.

Price: The '71 Nissan Skyline had an MSRP of roughly $100,000 when it debuted. Today it values for about $250,000.

Production number: A total of 1,945 Skylines were produced between 1969 and 1972.

Specs:

• Engine: S20 2.0-liter (1,989 cc) DOHC 24-valve inline-6 with three Mikuni Kogyo Solex carburetors

• Horsepower: 160 hp (118 kW / 160 PS) @ 7,000 rpm

• Torque: 160 hp (118 kW / 160 PS) @ 7,000 rpm

• Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox

• Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a limited-slip differential

• 0-60 mph: 7.8 – 8.3 seconds

• Top Speed: approximately 120 to 125 mph

Hot Wheels 1:64 Versions:

The Hot Wheels 1:64 scale 1971 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000 GT-R was designed by Sonny Fisher (as a modification of Jun Imai's original Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-X casting) and debuted in 2023 as part of the Fast & Furious (Series 3) line

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