The RB26DETT was never just another engine code on a cam cover. It was the compact, overbuilt straight-six that turned the Skyline GT-R from an obscure Japanese coupe into a feared presence in global ...

The Nissan GT-R, often referred to as “Godzilla,” has earned its reputation as a giant-killer in the world of performance cars, largely due to its exceptional engineering and innovative technology. At ...

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced by Nissan from 1989 to 2002, the unit at the heart of three Skyline GT-R generations is among the greatest straight sixes ever created. The origins of this ...

Nissan's 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 known as the RB26DETT, which powered three generations of the Skyline GT-R, is respected the world over for its ability to punch seriously high above its ...

An age-old debate exists between the camps of Nissan and Toyota fans, discussing the virtues and shortcomings of Nissan's RB26DETT and Toyota's 2JZ-GTE. These powerful inline-6 mills propelled ...

The Nissan GT-R is an anchor of modern car culture due to its engineering excellence and rare JDM origins. Its advanced technology, like the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system and RB26DETT engine, set ...

Nissan's SR20 is a popular choice for engine swaps, especially for early versions of the Nissan Z car. However, one owner of a 180SX has ditched its stock SR20 motor in favor of an RB26 engine from a ...

Having all but conquered the world and crowned itself as the king of the import world, the Nissan Skyline GT-R was put out to pasture. Although legendary, the GT-R's potent RB26DETT power plant, ...

Photo: Toyota Motor Company/Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The world is moving on from internal combustion engines, but for most gearheads, talking about which electric motor is better is as boring as ...

The RB26, the turbocharged straight-six engine that famously powered the previous three generations of Skyline GT-R, is going back into production, according to Nissan's Japanese Nismo division. It ...

A no-reserve R33 Skyline GT-R V-Spec in Deep Marine Blue, imported and modified, with the legendary RB26 and AWD.