The Skyline GTR Nismo 400R is said to be among the finest driving experiences in the world.

But, in a car with a myriad of electronic gizmos and cutting edge technology for its time, how can that be?

With just 44 cars in its production run the Nismo GTR 400R is revered as the holy grail of Skyline ownership, and yet, there seems to be a lot more to it.

The GTR Nismo 400R is such a unique driving experience because it does something that many modern cars are incapable of: demanding driver involvement. That’s how it can be a sea of technology and computers, while also being a joy for whoever is skillful enough behind the wheel.

In the video below, we get a review and an extended answer to our question.