godzilla

Definition

The legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R—a Japanese performance car that earned its monster nickname by obliterating American and European competitors throughout the 1990s. It's the car that proved Japan could dominate the racing world with cutting-edge engineering and raw power.

Example Usage

I heard that distinctive turbo whistle and knew a Godzilla just passed me on the highway.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=godzilla&defid=110878)

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