Nissan’s RB26DETT power plant is a 2.6-liter, twin-turbo inline-six making 276 hp. Larry Chen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. This dominance frustrated international enthusiasts, ...

The R33 LM race car was stripped to 1150kg, had its front drive shafts pilfered to make it rear-wheel-drive and the legendary RB26DETT engine tuned to Group N spec, aka 400bhp.

Produced between 1989 and 1994, the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R is a legend in the JDM world, famed for its RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-6 engine and formidable motorsport pedigree.

Nissan RB26DETT. However, the RB26DETT is not without its flaws. Common issues include a weak oil pump drive, head gasket failures under extreme stress, and various reliability concerns when pushed ...

The RB26DETT’s extraordinary longevity stems from its overbuilt construction and conservative factory tuning. The cast iron block provides exceptional rigidity and cylinder wall stability, while the ...

Nissan has unveiled its electric R32 Skyline GT-R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, replacing the hero coupe’s iconic RB26DETT engine with a dual-motor electric drivetrain. If you can still read through ...

And when it comes to the pesky issue of sound and powertrain engagement, the R32 EV features artificial noises in the cabin “inspired” by the real RB26DETT as well as simulated, paddle ...

Nissan has officially taken the covers off its electric R32 Skyline GT-R, more than a year after the Japanese marque teased the conversion project on social media. The legendary sports coupe ...

However when you swap in one of Nissan's best motors- the RB26DETT and slap a giant turbo on it, it becomes an absolute monster. In this review, the smiles were too real.