Introduced for the 1994 model year (late 1993 in some countries), the R33 was the eighth generation of Nissan Skyline. The R33 Skyline was mechanically similar to the R32 Skyline, though the four-cylinder option was dropped. The R33 is somewhat less appreciated among American collectors as it is generally a bit larger and heavier than the earlier R32, though with handling improvements it is typically faster than the earlier car around most racing circuits. The R33 was offered in coupe and sedan body styles, as well as in a range of variants with notable examples such as the GTS, GTS25-T, and the legendary GT-R. The R33 Skyline was built until 1998, and was succeeded by the R34 Skyline for the 1999 model year.