Key Specifications
| Spec |
R32 GT-R |
R33 GT-R |
R34 GT-R |
| Production Years |
1989-1994 |
1995-1998 |
1999-2002 |
| Chassis Code |
BNR32 |
BCNR33 |
BNR34 |
| Manufacturer |
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Assembly |
Tochigi, Japan (dedicated GT-R line) |
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| Body Style |
2-door coupe |
2-door coupe |
2-door coupe |
| Layout |
Front engine, all-wheel drive (ATTESA E-TS) |
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| Wheelbase |
2,615 mm |
2,720 mm |
2,665 mm |
| Overall Length |
4,545 mm |
4,675 mm |
4,600 mm |
| Overall Width |
1,755 mm |
1,780 mm |
1,785 mm |
| Overall Height |
1,340 mm |
1,360 mm |
1,360 mm |
| Kerb Weight |
1,430 kg |
1,540 kg |
1,560 kg |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) |
56/44 |
55/45 |
55/45 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
72 L |
65 L |
65 L |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) |
0.40 |
0.35 |
0.34 |
Engine, RB26DETT (All Models)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,568 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
86.0 mm x 73.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Power (claimed) |
206 kW (276 hp / 280 PS) @ 6,800 rpm |
| Power (actual, typical) |
220-240 kW @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque (claimed) |
353 Nm (260 lb-ft) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque (actual, typical) |
360-380 Nm @ 4,400 rpm |
| Turbocharging |
Twin Garrett T28 ball-bearing turbochargers |
| Turbine Wheel Material |
Ceramic (Si3N4), steel upgrade strongly recommended |
| Boost Pressure (stock) |
0.55-0.7 bar |
| Intercooler |
Air-to-air, front-mounted |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multipoint injection, 6 individual throttle bodies |
| Injectors |
Nismo 440 cc (stock) |
| Block Material |
Cast iron |
| Head Material |
Aluminium alloy |
| Camshaft Drive |
Dual overhead cam, timing belt |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, solid lifters (shim-over-bucket) |
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 L (with filter) |
| Coolant Capacity |
9.0 L |
| Redline |
8,000 rpm |
RB26DETT N1 Specification (R34 Nur)
| Spec |
Value |
| Power |
206 kW (claimed), actual approx. 250 kW |
| Differences |
Hand-balanced rotating assembly, enhanced oil jets, metal head gasket, revised turbo specification |
Transmission
| Spec |
R32 GT-R |
R33 GT-R |
R34 GT-R |
| Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Gears |
5-speed |
5-speed |
6-speed (Getrag V160) |
| Manufacturer |
Nissan FS5R30A |
Nissan FS5R30A |
Getrag |
Gear Ratios
| Gear |
R32/R33 (FS5R30A) |
R34 (Getrag V160) |
| 1st |
3.214 |
3.827 |
| 2nd |
1.925 |
2.360 |
| 3rd |
1.302 |
1.685 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
1.312 |
| 5th |
0.752 |
1.000 |
| 6th |
, |
0.793 |
| Reverse |
2.937 |
3.272 |
Transfer Case (ATTESA E-TS)
| Spec |
Value |
| Type |
Electronically controlled multi-plate wet clutch |
| Default Torque Split |
0:100 (rear only) |
| Maximum Front Torque |
50% (under slip conditions) |
| Control |
ECU with G-sensor, wheel speed sensors |
| V-Spec Addition |
ATTESA E-TS Pro with active rear limited-slip differential |
| Fluid Capacity |
1.5 L (Nissan-specified ATF) |
Differential
| Spec |
Standard |
V-Spec |
| Rear Differential |
Viscous LSD |
Active LSD (electronically controlled) |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.545:1 (R32) / 3.545:1 (R33/R34) |
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| Front Differential |
Open |
Open |
Suspension
R32 GT-R
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Independent, double wishbone |
Independent, multi-link |
| Springs |
Coil |
Coil |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
| Anti-roll Bar |
Yes |
Yes |
R33 GT-R
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Independent, multi-link |
Independent, multi-link |
| Springs |
Coil |
Coil |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
| Anti-roll Bar |
Yes |
Yes |
R34 GT-R
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Independent, multi-link |
Independent, multi-link |
| Springs |
Coil |
Coil |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
| Anti-roll Bar |
Yes |
Yes |
Super-HICAS (Four-Wheel Steering)
| Spec |
R32 / R33 |
R34 |
| Type |
Hydraulic |
Electric |
| Maximum Rear Steer Angle |
~1.5 degrees |
~1.0 degree |
| Activation Speed |
Above ~80 km/h |
Above ~80 km/h |
| Common Modification |
HICAS lock bar delete |
HICAS lock bar delete |
Brakes
| Component |
R32 GT-R |
R33 GT-R |
R34 GT-R |
| Front Type |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Front Diameter |
296 mm |
296 mm |
324 mm |
| Front Caliper |
4-pot aluminium |
4-pot aluminium |
4-pot Brembo (V-Spec) |
| Rear Type |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Rear Diameter |
297 mm |
297 mm |
300 mm |
| Rear Caliper |
2-pot aluminium |
2-pot aluminium |
2-pot |
| ABS |
Yes (4-channel) |
Yes (4-channel) |
Yes (4-channel) |
V-Spec Brakes (All Generations)
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Caliper |
Brembo 4-pot |
Brembo 2-pot |
| Disc Diameter |
324 mm (R33/R34 V-Spec) |
300 mm |
Performance (approximate)
| Model |
0-100 km/h |
Quarter Mile |
Top Speed |
| R32 GT-R (stock) |
5.6 s |
~13.5 s @ 165 km/h |
250 km/h (limited) |
| R33 GT-R (stock) |
5.4 s |
~13.3 s @ 168 km/h |
250 km/h (limited) |
| R34 GT-R (stock) |
4.9 s |
~12.8 s @ 174 km/h |
250 km/h (limited) |
| R34 GT-R V-Spec II |
4.7 s |
~12.5 s @ 178 km/h |
250 km/h (limited) |
All GT-Rs were electronically limited to 180 km/h for the Japanese market. The speed limiter is easily removed via ECU modification. Actual top speed is limited by aerodynamics to approximately 250-270 km/h (stock).
Fuel Economy (approximate)
| Driving Style |
L/100 km |
| Highway cruise |
10-12 |
| Mixed driving |
13-16 |
| Spirited driving |
16-20 |
| Track use |
25-35+ |
All models require 98 RON premium unleaded.
Wheels and Tyres
| Model |
Standard Wheel |
Standard Tyre |
| R32 GT-R |
16 x 8J BBS forged |
225/50R16 |
| R33 GT-R |
17 x 9J alloy |
245/45ZR17 |
| R33 GT-R V-Spec |
17 x 9J RAYS TE37 |
245/45ZR17 |
| R34 GT-R |
18 x 9J alloy |
245/40ZR18 |
| R34 GT-R V-Spec II |
18 x 9J BBS forged |
245/40ZR18 |
Electrical
| Spec |
Value |
| Battery |
12V |
| Alternator |
80A (R32) / 90A (R33) / 110A (R34) |
| Spark Plugs |
NGK PFR6A-11 (R32/R33) / NGK PFR6B-11 (R34) |
| Spark Plug Gap |
1.1 mm |
| Ignition System |
Direct ignition (coil-on-plug R33/R34, coil pack R32) |
| ECU |
Nissan ECCS (R32/R33) / Nissan ECCS with MFD (R34) |
| Diagnostic |
Consult system |
Fluid Capacities
| Fluid |
Capacity |
| Engine Oil (with filter) |
5.0 L |
| Coolant |
9.0 L |
| Manual Gearbox |
2.5 L (R32/R33) / 3.0 L (R34 Getrag) |
| Transfer Case (ATTESA) |
1.5 L |
| Rear Differential |
1.5 L |
| Front Differential |
0.5 L |
| Fuel Tank |
72 L (R32) / 65 L (R33/R34) |
Service Intervals
| Service Item |
Interval |
| Engine oil and filter |
5,000 km or 3 months |
| Spark plugs |
20,000 km |
| Timing belt |
100,000 km (critical, failure destroys engine) |
| Coolant |
2 years or 40,000 km |
| Brake fluid |
12 months |
| ATTESA transfer case fluid |
40,000 km |
| Differential oil (front and rear) |
40,000 km |
| Gearbox oil |
40,000 km |
| Air filter |
20,000 km |
| Valve clearance check |
40,000 km |
Engine Oil Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Recommended Grade |
5W-30 or 10W-40 fully synthetic |
| Track Use Grade |
10W-50 fully synthetic |
| Capacity (with filter) |
5.0 L |
| API Rating |
SM or higher |
| Recommended Brands |
Motul 300V, Penrite HPR, Castrol Edge, Mobil 1 |
Model Variants and Production Numbers
R32 GT-R (1989-1994), Total: 43,934
| Variant |
Year |
Key Features |
| Standard |
1989-1994 |
Base GT-R specification |
| V-Spec |
1993-1994 |
ATTESA E-TS Pro, Brembo brakes, BBS wheels |
| V-Spec II |
1994 |
Additional N1-spec components |
| N1 |
1991-1994 |
Homologation special for Group A/N racing. No A/C, no ABS, no rear wiper. Hand-built engine. 228 built. |
R33 GT-R (1995-1998), Total: 16,668
| Variant |
Year |
Key Features |
| Standard |
1995-1998 |
Base GT-R specification |
| V-Spec |
1996-1998 |
ATTESA E-TS Pro, Brembo brakes, RAYS TE37 wheels |
| LM Limited |
1996 |
Le Mans homologation. Revised aero, enhanced cooling. ~188 built. |
| N1 |
1995-1998 |
Racing homologation. No A/C, no ABS, no audio. ~55 built. |
R34 GT-R (1999-2002), Total: 11,344
| Variant |
Year |
Key Features |
| Standard |
1999-2002 |
MFD, electronic HICAS, 18" wheels |
| V-Spec |
1999-2002 |
ATTESA E-TS Pro, Brembo brakes, carbon rear diffuser |
| V-Spec II |
2000-2002 |
Carbon fibre bonnet, revised brake cooling |
| V-Spec II Nur |
2002 |
N1-spec engine, gold Brembo calipers. 718 built. |
| M-Spec |
2001-2002 |
Ripple Control dampers, leather Recaro seats, comfort focus |
| M-Spec Nur |
2002 |
M-Spec with N1-spec engine. 285 built. |
| N1 |
1999-2002 |
Racing homologation. ~45 built. |
Identification
Chassis number location: Stamped on the firewall (engine bay side) and on the compliance plate (driver's door jamb).
Engine number location: Stamped on the right-hand side of the engine block, on a machined pad near the front.
Chassis number format:
- R32 GT-R: BNR32-xxxxxx
- R33 GT-R: BCNR33-xxxxxx
- R34 GT-R: BNR34-xxxxxx
Engine number format: RB26DETT prefix, followed by a sequential number.
How to verify GT-R versus non-GT-R Skyline:
- Chassis code must start with BNR (R32, R34) or BCNR (R33)
- RB26DETT engine (twin turbo, six individual throttle bodies)
- ATTESA transfer case visible under the car
- Front drive shafts present
- Wide body with flared front and rear guards