The GT-R version of the tenth-generation Skyline (R34) was launched in January 1999. As with the R32 and R33, it performed well on the circuit, and in the 2002 Japan GT Championships it provided much excitement for its fans.

Nissan Skyline R34’s top version is basically an evolution of the old R33 GT-R, but with a much sharper design and a truly improved chassis, making this the best Skyline GT-R ever and, in comparison to other sports cars, one of the fastest cars in the world:

To develop an engine that generates high power/torque of more than 368 kw (500ps)/540 N/m (55 kg/m) and provide the high durability required for road-driven cars. The techniques and knowledge that NISMO accumulated throughout years of racing have been adoped into the Z2 engine resulting in quality that some may even find extreme for a road driven vehicle.

The 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 was the resurrection of old Skyline virtues, in that each of its many versions were very sporty and balanced in handling. The car came in sedan, coupe and finally also in GT-R form and for the first time in history, was available with rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.

All versions – sedans and coupes, got the RB20DE engine, a normally aspirated 2.0l inline-6 with 155hp. Turbocharged models like the GTS-t came with the RB20DET engine, already known from the R31 GTS-R, but with an increased output of 212hp. Later Nissan Skyline R32 versions got the normally aspirated RB25DE engine, a 2.5l DOHC inline-6 with 180hp.

The Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R did not only have excellent All Wheel Drive handling characteristics, but also featured one of the best production engines of all times. The RB26DETT, a 2.6 ltr. DOHC inline-6 twin turbo with 280hp makes the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.8 seconds. The RB26DETT is a pure racing engine, derived directly from Group A racing. Tuned  versions of this engine have been seen to reach up to 1300hp. 

The Nissan Skyline R33 series was very similar to its predecessor, the Nissan Skyline R32 series. The GT-R was continued, as was the optional all-wheel-drive layout of the Nissan Skyline  sedans and coupes. The car was still very sporty, although it had grown a little in size and weight and had thus become less agile.

The weight disadvantage was compensated in the engine department though, by the new normally aspirated RB25, a 2.5l inline-6 with 190hp for the GTS-4 and GTS25 versions, and the far more powerful RB25DET, a 2.5l inline-6 turbo with an output of 255hp, which worked in the GTS25t. 

Nissan kept the GT-R RB26DETT engine with an unchanged 280hp, but had a broader torque band which made the engine more flexible. Also standard were improved versions of ATTESA-ETS and Super-HICAS.

Nissan SKYLINE Turbo’s

HR32  33  34 – GT-R  GTS4  GTs-T 

GALLERY – Nissan Skyline Nationals 2008 Shepparton Victoria Australia