Beschreibung
FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION AT WEBB’S AUCTION HOUSE
There are no pre-auction sales
Offered by Webb’s at Auction: Sunday 27 August
Auction & Viewing location: Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau 2104
On view from 23 August
Auction Estimate: $230, 000 - $250, 000 NZD
There is a buyers premium on this lot of 10% + GST
Engine: TBC
Chassis: BNR32-100301
The R32 GT-R NISMO is a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R, which was produced by Nissan from 1989 to 1994. Nismo, short for Nissan Motorsports, is Nissan’s in-house tuning division responsible for developing performance parts and specialised versions of their vehicles.
The R32 GT-R Nismo was introduced in 1990 and featured numerous upgrades over the standard GT-R model. It was designed to enhance the car’s performance capabilities and provide an even more thrilling driving experience. This is one of only 560 limited edition R32s introduced in February, 1990, to homologate several changes required to meet FIA regulations for Group A racing. Of the 560 built, 60 were sent to race in Group A and the other 500 were sold to members of the public. Performance changes applied to the Nismo Edition included the fitment of larger turbochargers, aerodynamic intercooler cooling ducts in the front bumper, deeper rear spats, an additional boot lip spoiler and grippier tyres. Of note however is the fact that the Nismo version was specified without both ABS and rear windshield wipers, resulting in a weight savings of approximately 40kg.
The R32 was only available in Gunmetal Grey Metallic paint and upholstered with grey velour trim, though visual differences compared to other Nismo renditions are minimal. The Nismo badge is present on the rear of the car. Powered by the famed twin-turbocharged 2. 6-litre six-cylinder RB26DETT engine, this motor delivers over 206kW and 353 Nm of torque to all four wheels. A five-speed manual transmission was the only gearbox available on the R32 GT-R, allowing it to go from zero to 100kmph in 5. 3 seconds.
This example is 301 of the 560, has covered 38, 000 kilometres, and comes with its seemingly original spare plus a manual and fitted mats. Modifications include an ARC exhaust system, Mine’s coil overs, an HKS electronic valve controller, a strut tower brace, and Modena wheels. NISMO-specific bodywork includes a modified front bumper, a hood lip spoiler, an additional trunk lip spoiler, and side skirts with sill protectors. The carbon fibre front lip spoiler is an aftermarket addition. Interior mods include a leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel, an HKS electronic valve controller, a Pioneer CD player, and Stack gauges mounted in the centre console. The car has been driven on a regular basis by the vendor, who believes that larger brakes may have been fitted by a previous owner, though this has not been verified. Fitted with 16” wheels.
The car was imported from the USA and registered in New Zealand March 2021. The previous American owner held it for four years before that. It is important to note that all these vehicles were only produced in right-hand drive, so there is no question of a conversion.
Our vendor, who is a collector of exotic sports cars spent a long time searching globally for a Nismo, and always had a desire to own one. Now that he has satisfied that craving he’s ready to pass it on to the next custodian. An example of this calibre will be a true asset to the next owner.
The R32 GT-R Nismo is considered an iconic and highly regarded sports car, known for its exceptional performance, advanced technology, and legendary status in the automotive world. It played a significant role in establishing the GT-R nameplate as a performance powerhouse and set the stage for subsequent generations of the GT-R lineage.
