1998 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V-Spec
Highlights
- The last of the original, iconic Skylines
- Extensive upgrades including V-Spec II BNR34 engine
- Very high and likely unique specification
- Recently imported from salt-free Japan
- Professionally upgraded at considerable cost
- Ready for US and Canadian markets
- Produces a blistering 650 BHP
The Appeal
Icon is a word bandied about a lot these days, but the R34 Skyline justifies the title. The last of the original Skylines, Nissan turned everything up to 11. This was a sports car that could easily mix it with supercars.
Only a handful were officially imported to the UK, meaning that enthusiasts ever since have been clamouring to import them from Japan. These cars are so good that they don't just appeal to dedicated JDM enthusiasts, they are collectible by simple lovers of brilliant sports cars.
Only a handful were officially imported to the UK, meaning that enthusiasts ever since have been clamouring to import them from Japan. These cars are so good that they don't just appeal to dedicated JDM enthusiasts, they are collectible by simple lovers of brilliant sports cars.
Nissan’s enthusiasm for improving and upgrading the R34 was quickly picked up by specialists. There are innumerable ways to make this already brilliant car even better, but the key is to make sure that any work is managed and implemented by someone who knows what they are doing.
This is just such a car. The very high end specification makes it quite possibly unique. Certainly it has to be one of the best R34 GTRs in the world.
It left the factory as a GT-R V-Spec but has been extensively upgraded since - work that is recorded in the history file. This includes a BNR34 GT-R VSII Nur base engine. The suspension, brakes and many other areas have, naturally, been improved to match.
The upgrades have been professionally and carefully applied to deliver perhaps the ultimate R34 GTR, one that is at home in regular driving as attacking tracks.
It left the factory as a GT-R V-Spec but has been extensively upgraded since - work that is recorded in the history file. This includes a BNR34 GT-R VSII Nur base engine. The suspension, brakes and many other areas have, naturally, been improved to match.
The upgrades have been professionally and carefully applied to deliver perhaps the ultimate R34 GTR, one that is at home in regular driving as attacking tracks.
It spent its life in salt-free Japan before arriving here in early 2023, which explains the very good condition. This potent car has clearly been cared for. There are few about and this one must surely be amongst the best available on these shores, if not further afield.
This car is the perfect option for the buyer looking for a high specification, professionally evolved R34 GTR that is designed to be driven and enjoyed.
This car is the perfect option for the buyer looking for a high specification, professionally evolved R34 GTR that is designed to be driven and enjoyed.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1999
- Japanese market car imported to UK in March 2023
- Two registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Japanese service and registration documentation
- VIN: BNR34001138
- Last MOT expired on 5th February 2024 with no advisories and 8,698kms on test
- Now showing 9,788 kms
- Extensively modified car with full specification list shown below
The Condition
- White paintwork in very good order with some light modifications noted below
- Bronze 18in six spoke Volk Racing Wheels TE37s in very good condition
- Yokohama tyres showing good condition and tread
- Straight panelwork with no visible accident damage and none reported
- Well-detailed with neat features such as bronze wind deflector and rear privacy glass
- Standard R34 GT-R interior with grey fabric seats in good condition
- Interior is very well kept for year with only the lightest of wear visible to seat bases
- Some modifications incorporated discreetly including auxiliary dials and switches in glovebox
- Also fitted with a later high-end Panasonic stereo in good condition
- Good carpets with fitted protective mats
- Original steering wheel and other GT-R trim
- Fitted with Nismo orange dials
- Full inspection including dyno run/printout will be provided by Redline Tuning prior to collection/delivery
Modifications include:
- Genuine V-spec Carbon rear diffuser
- Z Tune style Carbon bonnet
- Ganador Carbon effect wing mirrors
- Genuine Nismo side skirts and rear spats (Installed by seller)
- New genuine Nissan Front diffuser (Installed by seller)
- Nismo 320Km/h meters
Surely much of the appeal of this modified R34 is that it retains much of the standard aesthetics that turned these cars into such icons. Finished in understated white, the paintwork and bodywork is very well kept no doubt helped by the salt-free Japanese roads.
Outside there are some choice hints at this car's potential, ones that create a more aggressive and poised appearance, such as the genuine V-Spec carbon rear diffuser.
Outside there are some choice hints at this car's potential, ones that create a more aggressive and poised appearance, such as the genuine V-Spec carbon rear diffuser.
Inside the interior betrays few of the modifications that this car has received. The seats and cabin are largely GT-R standard, only opening the glove box reveals a host of tasty dials and switches to control the innumerable enhancements. There is also a HKS boost controller.
Elsewhere there is a modern Panasonic infotainment system and a general sense of a cared for car with few signs of wear or use.
The Mechanics
- Factory GT-R V-Spec with host of modifications detailed below
- All work undertaken by R34 specialists using high end branded parts
- V-Spec includes 4WD ATTESA E-TS Pro System and Active LSD
- Well maintained car recently arrived from salt-free Japan
Engine:
- BNR34 GT-R VSII Nur base engine (24U Block)
- Forged pistons
- Forged conrods
- Umeda/Tomei Oil pump
- Trust/Greddy T78-33D Single Turbo conversion
- Trust/Greddy stainless exhaust manifold
- Trust/Greddy downpipe
- Trust/Greddy external wastegate
- HKS V CAM
- Greddy air cleaner
- Greddy Suction pipe
- Greddy Plenum
- HKS muffler
- Aftermarket catalyser
- Oil catch tank
Fuelling:
- 800cc SARD injectors
- SARD fuel pressure regulator
- SARD Swirl pot with X2 internal pumps
- Nismo lifter pump in main tank
Cooling:
- Greedy Intercooler
- Greddy oil cooler kit
- SARD racing radiator
- SARD air separator tank
- Carbon cooling panel
Electronics:
- HKS Fcon v-pro ecu
- HKS Vcam controller
- HKS EVC boost controller
- ETS 4wd torque split controller
- Apexi fuel pressure gauge
- Wideband
Wheels/Brakes/suspension:
- Brembo 6 pot front brake kit with 2 piece rotors
- Brembo 4 pot front brake kit with 2 piece rotors
- Volk racing Te37s
- HKS Hypermax coilovers
- Aftermarket Adjustable front tension rods
- Aftermarket front and rear lower arms
- Aftermarket front and rear upper arms
- Aftermarket rear camber arms
Clear thought has gone into the upgrades applied to this one-off Skyline.
- Brembo calipers: provide superb stopping power that remains consistent over extended, high demand periods, which is critical in challenging conditions
- HKS Coilovers: deliver a great balance of comfort and performance. They provide surprising good ride plus reduced body roll in aggressive cornering manoeuvres
- Aftermarket suspension set-up: gives driver full control to set up the geometry to optimise performance to individual requirements
- Upgraded fuelling and cooling systems: ensures the fuel keeps flowing while the Sard radiator and Greddy oil cooler keep the engine cool even during intense driving
- Boot Swirl Pot: ensures a steady supply of fuel with no fuel starvation even in high G-force corners
- HKS V-Cam system: operates continuously to vary valve lift and timing, providing efficiency at low and medium speeds and more power at higher revs and enables turbo to spool up at quicker rate to work across wider rev range
- Trust T78 Single Turbo: highly regarded for its large capacity and crank horsepower potential whilst minimising turbo lag
- N1 24U Nur engine: upgraded with multiple forged parts to improve the RB26 engine and fitted with Umeda/Tomei oil pump to prevent oiling problems and maintain consistent oil pressure even in extreme conditions
Contemporary reviewers waxed lyrical about the scintillating performance of the standard R34 GT-R. And yet this was a car capable of so much more, as this example proves. It features upgrades informed by Nissan’s factory improvements but goes considerably further. The specification channels the knowledge and experience of its specialist tuners to deliver a car vastly more capable than the way it left the factory.
A quick scan of the specification list above confirms this point. There is clear evidence of informed upgrades - we've explained the rationale behind the key ones above. The goal was to create a very high-specification car that would work equally well on the road and track. It is clear that aim has been entirely fulfilled. This is a devastatingly capable car that is perfect for the enthusiast who relishes the show but is all about the go.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1998
- Make Nissan
- Model Skyline
- Colour White
- Odometer 9,784 Kilometres
- Engine size 2560
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Weston-super-mare
- Location Somerset
- Country United Kingdom
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