The awkward middle child of the 'Godzilla' triumvirate or the Skyline GT-R for those with a more discerning eye?

For a car never sold new in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline GT-R has an enviable reputation here ... rear-biased all-wheel drive, a dual-clutch transmission, 2+2 seating and chunky coupe styling.

Just 44 examples of the Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo 400R were hand-built at ... a carbonfibre bonnet and forged three-piece wheels. The revised bodywork makes way for a 50mm increase in track ...