#Evolution of skyline gtr full#
#Evolution of skyline gtr series#

RB26DETT EngineĪs with all Nissan engines, if they are serviced regularly and looked after they are reliable however as power goes up through modifications, it is natural that reliability will decrease. As a side note its well worth buying a car which has already been SVA approved, unless of course you are experienced in this process. In general the Skyline R34 GTR is such a specialist and complicated car it is well worth having it checked by a specialist but I’ve listed below some basic things which can be looked at to determine whether it is worth paying a specialist to check the car more thoroughly. Most Skylines are cherished by their owners and as such will probably come with a thick wad of receipts, this is especially true for official UK cars, JDM cars usually come with little or no receipts from Japan so expect less history for these cars. R34 Skyline Buying Tipsįinding an unmodified Skyline is next to impossible so don’t let light modification put you off, for cars which have substantial modifications check receipts to ensure the tuning has been carried out by a reputable and experienced company. V Spec II with carbon fibre bonnet, a stripped out GT-R N1 with blueprinted engine, V Spec Nur and V-Spec Nur II, GT-R Z Tune, NISMO S-Tune and NISMO R-Tune and M-Spec which was slightly more civilised suspension with any handling compromises and different colour options.

The Japanese market JDM had a variety of specifications to choose from. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: R34vs.R35 どっちのGT-Rがいいか!? 土屋圭市【Best MOTORing】2010 ()

#Evolution of skyline gtr full#

The R34 Skyline was imported into the UK from August 1999 all of which were the top of the range V-Spec versions which were equipped with 3 additional oil coolers, revised ECU map, full Connelly leather interior, underbody diffusers, stiffer suspension, active rear limited slip differential, extra display feature on the in car display and were available solely from Middlehurst Nissan in Lancashire. 60mph was reached in 4.6seconds and 100mph in 10.8seconds. Braking was taken care of by Brembo with aerodynamics consisting of carbon fibre underbody fins and a large rear spoiler. The Skyline used a developed version of the HICAS 4 wheel steer system. The R34 was released in January of 1999 with a stated 276bhp from the now legendary RB26DETT motor, although the actual power output was closer to 320bhp. The R34 Skyline is the ultimate evolution built on the knowledge gained from these championship wins.

#Evolution of skyline gtr series#

The Skyline established its reputation with a crushing history in motorsport, dominating every race series in was ever entered in. To many, the Nissan Skyline R34 is the pinnacle of the Skyline dynasty up to this point and the pinnacle of Japanese Supercars in general. A profile of the Nissan Skyline R34 including its history and development as well as checkpoints for prospective buyers. An R34 buying guide covering the different models, updates, features and things to look for.