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 ...

If it ain't broke don't fix it — or at least don't stop manufacturing it. That appears to be the lesson for Nissan as it gradually resumes production of the RB26 engine, also known as RB26DETT. This ...

A surprising discovery in the legendary Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R build, revealing an RB26 engine equipped with the stronger N1 ...

The iconic Calsonic Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R is driven flat out by Jake Hill, delivering the unmistakable sound of its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Touring car racing was growing in popularity through the 1980s, with various regional series and championships for modified production-based cars being contested across the globe. Most of these were ...

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, ...