Why aren't the Nissan Skylines legal in the U.S.? i know this is a stupid question but i don't know. please answer.

 

Emissions as far as I know. Pretty solvable I think hence why some have been imported.

 

I've heard on other web sites there is a legal downgraded version of a skyline coming to the U.S. in 2007, has ne one heard of this or did someone just make it up.

 

I had a guy at work that was telling me something about they are coming out with them with the differnet engine options

 

There are plenty of reasons the R32-R34 Skylines aren't legal as is, but they can be made legal if you throw enough money at them.

The next-generation Skyline will be available in the US but I hadn't heard that it would be downgraded. It should have a 450hp V6 and be based on the current Infiniti G35 Coupe.

 

I've heard it was mainly emissions, but also some people say, although I'm not sure it's true, that right-side drive is a factor. (?)

 

If a U.S. one comes out it shouldn't be based off something else i want a skyline based of the skylines that i can't get now.

 

Well the Japanese won't be getting the Skylines based off the Skyline you can't get now either except for used models. They are no longer making them.

 

emissions? arent the japs more strict then we are? and if we're so worried about emissions would it be illegal to import it to say Virginia where you dont have to check emissions at inspection?

 

My guess is that the UNITED STATES Department of Transportation has a hard time testing and inspecting a car that isn't sold in the UNITED STATES.

.. but that's just a hunch.