Background
As one of the winningest nameplates in racing history, Nissan’s mighty Skyline GT-R continued its steamroller-like momentum over the competition in even more-formidable ‘R34’ specification from 1998 through 2002. Featuring a shorter wheelbase and more-streamlined bodywork than before, the aggressive new GT-R extracted the most from its twin-turbocharged ‘RB26DETT’ inline-six powerplant with its ATTESA all-wheel drivetrain and updated chassis tuning. Advanced new features of the R34 GT-R included a 5.8-inch LCD multifunction display to the centre of the dash, showing seven different live readings of engine and vehicle functions including turbocharger boost-pressure plus oil and water temperatures.
Constant and unbelievably intensive development of the new GT-R was performed at Germany’s world-famous Nürburgring racing circuit and handily confirmed the effectiveness of the R34 GT- R, with the new model shattering the existing lap record set there by its R33 predecessor. Later in production, the R34 GT-R was made available in two successively more-potent and better- appointed V-Spec (Victory Specification) iterations which featured the ATTESA E-TS Pro all- wheel drive system and an active limited-slip differential at the rear. Other V-Spec upgrades included firmer underpinnings and lowered ground clearance including front and side air splitters and a rear carbon fiber air diffuser.
The final R34 production models were the Skyline GT-R V·Spec II Nür and Skyline GT-R M·Spec Nür, both based upon the V-Spec II N1. Both are quite rare, with 1,003 examples of the R34 GT-R Nür produced, comprising 718 V·Spec II cars and just 285 were M·Spec Nürs.
