The R34 Skyline GT-R was released in 1998 and was in production until 2002. The model stood out thanks to a cutting-edge display unit, and its RB26DETT twin-turbo I6 engine delivered outstanding horsepower. The R34 was able to outperform its predecessors because to a shorter wheelbase and a more streamlined design.
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Skyline GT-R Nissan
A sports automobile built on the Nissan Skyline platform is known as the Nissan Skyline GT-R (Japanese: Ri Chan sukairainGT-R, Hepburn: Nissan Sukairain GT-R). The first “Skyline GT-R” vehicles, with the model code KPGC10, were made between 1969 and 1972. They were successful in Japanese touring car racing competitions. In 1973, a limited number of second-generation vehicles bearing the model number KPGC110 were produced in its place.
The GT-R moniker was brought back in 1989 as the BNR32 (“R32”) Skyline GT-R following a 16-year absence. The R32 GT-R was utilized to win the Japanese Touring Car Championship four years in a row in Group A standard versions. Prior to a regulation change that banned the R32 GT-R in 1993, the R32 GT-R enjoyed success in the Australian Touring Car Championship, where Jim Richards and Mark Skaife both used it to win the championship in 1991 and 1992, respectively. The Australian auto magazine Wheels gave the R32 GT-R the moniker “Godzilla” in its July 1989 issue due to the vehicle’s technological advancements and performance. Following that, Wheels continued to use the moniker for every subsequent Skyline GT-R generations, most notably the R34 GT-R, which they dubbed “Godzilla Returns” and hailed as “the best handling car we have ever driven.” In tests conducted by automotive journals, the R34 GT-R accelerated from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.4 seconds and completed a quarter-mile (402 meters) in 12.2 seconds from a standing start time. At the time, it was one of the production cars with the fastest acceleration.
The ATTESA E-TSAll-wheel drive system and the Super-HICAS four-wheel steering were just two of the cutting-edge technology on display in the Skyline GT-R, which quickly rose to the position of Nissan’s performance flagship. The automobile is still in demand today for import drag racing, circuit racing, time trials, and competitions sponsored by tuning publications. The Skyline GT-production R’s ceased in August 2002. The GT-R (R35), a brand-new car built on an improved version of the Skyline V36 platform, took the place of the previous model. Despite their obvious differences, the two cars were made at the same factory and have identical design elements.
The only Skyline GT-R export markets were Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand in 1991, and the UK (in 1997, thanks to the Single Vehicle Approval process) as used Japanese imports. The Skyline GT-R was never produced outside of Japan.
Despite this, the automobile has gained notoriety as a Grey import sports car, especially in Western countries (mainly the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, Canada, and the United States). The Fast and the Furious, Initial D, Shakotan Boogie, Wangan Midnight, Need for Speed, Forza, Driving Emotion Type-S, Test Drive, and Gran Turismo are just a few examples of popular culture works that have made it well-known. Nismo declared that it would restart manufacturing replacement body panels and engines for all Skyline GT-R models in 2019.
The vehicle was recognized as one of the top automobiles in the world and as the sole authentic Japanese supercar at the time by BBC’s Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson.
[Edit] Tenth generation (R34; 1998]
The RB25DET NEO engine was first made available in May 1998 in the HR34, ER34, ENR34, and BNR34. It is more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. The R32 Skyline’s RB20DE engine was reinstated in the upgraded NEO form, and the RB20E engine was dropped from the R34 base model (GT). The RB20DE NEO engine and five-speed gearbox in the R34 GT made it the most fuel-efficient straight-six Skyline to date (of any shape). Some models still come with a 4-speed automatic transmission, although it has been modified with tiptronic-style manual controls. From 1998 to 2000, the 25GT Turbo coupe (commonly abbreviated as GT-T) was marketed in Singapore and Hong Kong for the export market. From 2001 to 2002, the facelifted 25GT Turbo was sold in New Zealand with the GT-R V-Spec. The R34 25GT Turbo model Skylines were only marketed in these three nations outside of Japan. The Skyline was sold at all Nissan Prince Store locations in Japan, which were now known as Nissan Red Stage.
Nissan unveiled the 25GT-X and 25GT-V as two new variants for the base car. The 25GT-X, which was only offered as a sedan, offered optional upgrades over the 25GT and 25GT Turbo’s base models, including tinted rear windows and a pop-up LCD display in place of the turbo models’ triple cluster.
The 25GT-V, a normally aspirated variety powered by the RB25DE, was another variation that featured the enhanced 4-piston front and 2-piston rear Sumitomo calipers, limited-slip differential, and 17″ alloy wheels that were exclusive to the turbo vehicles.
The R34 underwent a facelift in August 2000 that included a new, sleek front bumper, standard Xenon headlights across the board, and side-airbags integrated into the outer seat bolsters for the driver and passenger. The steering wheel and gear shift knob were now constructed of genuine leather in a 2-tone pattern, while the pedals were switched from rubber to metal. The latter was branded with the Skyline “S” emblem rather than the Nissan insignia. Previously gunmetal-grey, the center console and dials now had an iridium-silver appearance.
Exterior aero, which consisted of newly designed front and back bumpers, side skirts, and a wrap-around spoiler on the rear that was exclusively available for the coupe, was one of the R34’s optional exterior add-ons. Shock absorbers, a variable sports exhaust system, an aluminum intercooler, sway bars, an oil cooler, and a limited slip differential were among the optional tuning NISMO equipment for the R34.
Predicted Price Increase
Today’s collector car market is a chaotic place because of the internet and auction companies like Collecting Cars and Bring a Trailer that send vehicles to almost any location on the planet. Given that it was one of the most popular brands in the Japanese performance vehicle market for more than three decades, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R badge is possibly the most sought-after. Because of its unquestionable influence on popular culture and JDM culture, unmodified examples sell for an average of $119,000. However, don’t be alarmed by these prices because they will only increase up over the following few years. Early Skyline R34s will be legal to import starting in 2024 under the current import law, which permits vehicles older than 25 years. When the time comes, expect an exceptional increase in R-34 GT-R pricing as certain specialized importers give choices to buy and hold one until they turn 25.
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6-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder with 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. AWD. Transmission
The R34 is powered by a well-known straight-6 engine.
R34 Skyline: Is it legal?
One of the most well-known and sought-after Japanese vehicles in America is the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R. As a result, many auto fans wonder whether the R34 is legal in the United States. The bottom line is that owning an R34 is permissible in America. However, obtaining one is quite challenging. This is due to the fact that when R34s were first being produced, it was prohibited for them to be brought into the nation. The regulatory regulations that all imported cars must adhere to were not met by the R34.
After the initial production run was completed, a business by the name of MotoRex brought a small quantity of R34s into the nation. The company’s purported use of a legal loophole turned out to be dubious, and the authorities ultimately shut it down. The MotoRex R34s, however, were kept by the clients who had purchased them.
An R34 can only be imported into the country as a “Show and Display” vehicle, which is entirely legal. These rules are meant to apply to vehicles that are part of a private collection or museum. Only a few R34 vehicles, though, have received import approval under these rules.
What is the value of an R34 Skyline?
Currently, base-model r34 Skyline GT Rs rarely sell for less than $100,000, while the rarest models, like the V or M spec Nurs, fetch over $300,000 at auction.
What is the remaining Skyline R34 fleet?
The Nissan GT-R is known as the Godzilla in the world of sports cars and supercars for obvious reasons. After the Nissan R32 Skyline GT-commercial R’s success, the phrase gained use. The R35 GT-R, the model for the most recent generation, is just as capable of taking down monsters as its forerunners while having a completely new design. One of the most well-known vehicles in the GT-R series, which dates back to 1957, is the R34 (Nissan started making it by 1969 though). So, in honor of Car Crazy India’s photos, let’s have a look at the few Nissan R34 Skyline GT-Rs in India today.
There are currently just 4 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-Rs in existence. The grey vehicle you see here was imported to Delhi in the middle of the 2000s and was a luxurious vehicle at the time. It is now, however, abandoned someplace in Coimbatore, which is really upsetting.
The blue Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V Spec from Chennai, which is an uncommon sight, comes next on the list. To be clear, the most recent generation model (the R35) does not use the Skyline name, but we’ll get to it later. The blue R34 in the photo below has nice-looking golden wheels and is housed in the same garage as other JDM legends including a Twin Turbo Toyota Supra and India’s only RHD Acura NSX.
The next vehicle is this gorgeously wrapped GT-R from Bangalore. Along with that distinctive wrap job, it has lovely golden alloy wheels, which enhances its aesthetic appeal. From 1999 to 2002, Nissan produced Skyline GT-Rs in the R34 series.
The fact that this GT-R is also the most potent model of the vehicle in India is an additional intriguing feature. It generates around 700 Bhp of power! That is a crazy number considering how few automobiles in India today have that much power.
The silver Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R you can see below is the fourth and last one in this group. This car was first seen in Mumbai in the early 2000s after being imported there. However, it was subsequently sold to a Chennai consumer. Given that it has only occasionally been seen in the open, it is a somewhat uncommon sight.
Let’s get into the specifics of this performance icon. It was debuted in 1999 as a replacement for the R33 GT-R and was technologically superior in every way. It had a 2568cc inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine that produced 280 PS @ 6,800 rpm to propel it. Numerous accounts claim that the car’s true power output was far beyond 300 PS, however Nissan lowered the official rating because of certain rules. The last Skyline series vehicle to make other sports cars wet their pants, the R34 was, is, and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
What Nissan Skyline is the rarest?
The GT-R is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Nissan’s performance vehicles, and the popular Skyline GT-Rs from the past only serve to reinforce this notion.
The most well-known run of all the Skylines occurred between the R32 and R34 models, with the R33 serving as something of an ugly duckling in between the R32’s Bathurst victory and the R34’s Fast and Furious renown.
Despite this reputation, the R33 GT-R has subsequently gained the same level of notoriety as the other two, and as a result, its price has risen dramatically.
The renowned NISMO 400R, which is not only one of the rarest vehicles ever produced by Nissan but is also probably the coolest vehicle ever, sits directly at the top of the R33 GT-R line.
Only 19 of the 40 NISMO 400R models built in 1996 are believed to still survive. While Midnight Purple may be the most well-known GT-R color, this was the final GT-R to ever be painted Deep Marine Blue, another fan favorite.
The 400R was a four-wheel drive vehicle with a 2.8-liter RB engine that generated 400 horsepower (298 kW). Power was transmitted to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
In addition to being extremely rare, this automobile included many NISMO components that could only be found on this particular model and could not be purchased separately.
The NISMO LMGT2 wheels on this vehicle serve as an illustration of this. Although they have subsequently been made, these incredibly rare wheels were only available for the 400R, and sets of them have been known to fetch over $20,000.
Given this, it should come as no surprise that the vendor is demanding a hefty sum for the vehicle; however, the current asking price of more than $3 million is well beyond the means of the majority of Skyline aficionados.