The fifth-generation Skyline (nickname: “Japan”) was launched in August 1977. All the cars in the series met the 1978 exhaust emission regulations, and the new TI-EX model featured halogen headlights. The GT family included GT, GT-L, GT-EL, GT-EX, and GT-ES models. A minor change in 1979 changed the front mask, and another in 1980 introduced the turbo GT-E.

Overall length / width / height	4,600/1,625/1,390mm
Wheelbase	2,615mm
Tread (front/rear)	1,370/1,350mm
Curb weight	1,210kg
Engine	L20E (6-cyl. in line, OHC), 1,998cc
EngineMax. power	92kW (125PS)/6,000rpm
EngineMax. torque	167Nm (17.0kgm)/4,000rpm
Suspension (front, rear)	Strut, semi trailing-arm
Brakes (front/rear)	Disc/drum
Tires	185/70HR14
Model Number	HGC211