Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: Exploring a Classic Through the Official Heritage Collection

The 10th generation Skyline R34 was rolled out in 1998. The body had high rigidity to improve motion performance while securing enough interior space in a smaller body. Its highest-level performance model “GT-R” was released in 1999. “V⋅spec” was the center of talks due to higher traveling performance achieved by exclusive aero parts, specifically tuned suspensions and active LSD, and styling like a racing car. V⋅spec II added in 2000 adopted carbon engine hood with *NACA duct and aluminum pedals which created spartan atmosphere. This car is V⋅spec II of the special color “Bayside Blue.”

*NACA duct: the shape of intake port developed by NACA, the predecessor of NASA

Specifications

Overall length / width / height: 4,600/1,780/1,360mm

Wheelbase: 2,665mm

Tread (front/rear): 1,480/1,490mm

Curb weight: 1,560kg

Engine: RB26DETT (6-cyl. In line, 4-valve DOHC + turbo) 2,568cc

Engine Max. power: 206kw(280ps)/6,800rpm

Engine Max. torque: 392N·m(40.0kgm)/4,400rpm

Suspension (front/rear): Multilink / Multilink

Brakes (front/rear): Ventilated disc / Ventilated disc

Tires: 245/40ZR18