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February 20, 2009

The Nissan Skyline BNR32 GT-R "N1"

By Steve Neill

Steve Neill

This is part two of my Japanese supercar series. Last time we checked out the Honda NSX, which captured the hearts and souls of many enthusiasts. Today we’re going to look at not the GT-R in general, but the rarest of the first new generations of GT-Rs: the R32 GT-R N1.

Continue reading after the jump!

GTR N1

Everyone knows the story of how the BNR32 GT-R broke records in racing, and slaughtered its rivals in Group A Endurance around the globe. It was so good and so viscious, that it was outlawed from racing in that class. Its performance and ingenuity were a legendar secret, and not many people knew that the average GT-R sports car you could buy for less then $100,000 could slaughter a Ferrari F355 in almost every category. Speed, handling, and outright supremacy were always the number one goal of the Nissan team, and in 1991, to gear up the GT-R for racing in Japan, they introduced the GT-R N1.

What made the GT-R N1 so special was what it lacked. Essentially it was the same concept as the Mitsubishi Evolution RS, as it lacked anything that a racer didn’t need. It didn’t have a stereo, it didn’t have air conditioning, and even the rear window wiper was removed. It had lightweight aluminum wheels, looked exactly like a standard GT-R, and was essentially a bare-bones race car that was legal for the road.

GT-R N1

After having a very limited run of 141 cars in 1991, the GT-R N1 returned in 1993 in Victory Spec Form, as shown above. Mechanically, and in theory, the car was the exact same as the 1991 car. However, visually, it had a few changes. Most easily distinguishable were the NISMO vents in the front bumper (the two square vents above the intercooler opening) and the V-Spec II wheels. This N1 was only available in V-Spec II format, and not V-Spec I format. Also, the car featured a subtle Nismo rear trunk spoiler below the standard GT-R spoiler, and V-Spec II sideskirts, which had a dip below the rear wheels for aerodynamics. The headlights were single unit High Intensity, and the only color offered was white, just like on the original N1 of 1991.

GT-R N1

As for the mechanics of the GT-R N1, it was pretty much bone stock GT-R. The RB26DETT Inline 6 Twin Turbo engine which Nissan had so heavily worked on for the standard GT-R was dropped under the hood with no modification whatsoever. The suspension was set at a negative camber rating with adjustable camber zones for easy access to alteration, the ABS was removed, and to top it all off, the exhaust was anodized and chrome tipped. Inside the GT-R N1, you would find standard GT-R seats. However, there were no rear seats. The insulation was removed within the doors and trunk, and they would shudder shut when closing, with a loud thump. The car ended up weighing about 125KGs less then the standard GT-R.

The high tech AWD Attesa ET-S (all wheel limited slip torque split differential drivetrain) and Super Hicas (4 wheel steering) system remained, even though they were requested to be removed by NISMO in the assembly process. I don’t know the full details, but I’ve heard from two owners of N1s, that they were retained at the last minute in order to keep the car high tech.

I chose to write an article about this car because I believe that to this day it’s Nissan’s best attempt at a race car for the road. The R390 GT1 only had two road versions produced, and they’re both locked up somewhere. The Z-Tune was a collector special if you will, and not so much a race car for the road. What the N1 offered the was the chance to start something new, with barely anything. Just a car, and a dream. That in the end resulted in only 228 N1s ever being built. And you definately do not need a Bose sound system when you’re hitting 160 miles per hour on the Fuji Speedway Straight.

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Posted at 2:38 am in BNR32, GT-R, Nissan, Steve Neil

Comments

jimbojones132
Mar 2, 2009 at 7:49 pm

I’ve got to agree with NismoN1 and Sean on the (mis)details of the N1. I also own a ’92 N1 and it does have different turbos, different block, water/oil/fuel pumps. Still has the back seat but no ABS/AC. Info seems to vary from site/site so no ones fault..just helpful to includes all the variances that exist.

I think someone keeps a list of Porsche 959′s, as you can trace most of them back to the original owner. Would be great to know if anyone is tracking where the 228 R32 N1′s ended up; sadly, many are probably destroyed/no longer in use but it would be great to see how many are left. If anyone knows of someone tracking them, let us all know!

Cal26stang
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm

pretty special stuff, I like them best in black and silver though

Brett
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:32 pm

I apologize for dissing your car, but……I am tired of people making the Skyline to be the most amazing thing on wheels. Honestly, there are more amazing and more difficult cars out there to handle. You want an amazing car from the 80′s look at the Ferrari F40. That is an amazing car or how about the old Lotus Seven? Light as hell and could corner like it was on rails. I think the Skyline is an amazing technilogical machine but I just don’t care for them.

NismoN1
Feb 23, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Trans Am,

No applogies necessary mate. Was just trying to convey that it’s all relative, and i enjoy a good debate
There is only one point I’m going to bring up again and that is hp from NA v Forced. I think you need to compare like for like. take away the turbo’s and you’re comparing a 2.6L motor with 5.7LS1′s for example. That’s double the size. If you’re talking strictly NA like for like, Nissan’s VQ motor is the only motor in the world to have have made the Edmunds top 10 motors of the year, every year since the list was introduced. It’s the motor in your G35′s and 350Z’s.Toyota make some stunning V8 motors. My point is that NA v Forced means nothing unless you look at 2 motors of similar capacity.
I think the only way to settle this is for you to bring one of the V8′s down to Australia (I’m in Sydney). We then drink many many many beers, have a few steaks, drink some more beer and continue our chat:-)

Steve Neil
Feb 23, 2009 at 7:52 am

Alriiiight. Well we all made our points, and all of them were good points. This battle could go on for centuries, and tbh, I’m actually kind of proud to say there IS a battle. What is driving without a little competition huh? In the end though, there is no winner, and every person has knowledge within their areas. Everyone views a certain sector of the automotive world with one very focused eye…
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But that means that they only have one unfocused eye to view the rest of the automotive sector with.

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 23, 2009 at 2:27 am

I still believe that your cars are really nice, and they’re a dream for any gear head and I’m one of them.

I really apologise if I have insulted you in any way, I just wanted to make my point clear. We may vary in opinions, and I might be completely wrong, however the goal is to share knowledge, and learn from each other.

Ok correct me if I’m wrong:

1. Naturally Aspirated motors are more reliable than Forced Induction motors. Skylines and Supras have to go boosted to make any decent power, whereas I can make 500hp and stay NA…I didn’t say boosted engines are not reliable; it’s just safer to run NA.

2. Obviously, Mustangs, F-bodies and Mopars became racing icons in the ’60s, and they still are after 44 years. These cars were in novels, big posters, songs…etc. Character..!!

3. GM made history by producing about 90,000,000 Small Block Chevys, powering family cars, muscle cars, SUV, boats and even small planes. Now that’s a greater history than Skyline’s, but it doesn’t mean that Skyline didn’t have one.

4. The other thing is, american muscle cars are more beefed, bigger, more king size, that’s what I meant when I said, (Japenese booster look like toys), no offense.

5. For Skylines and Z cars I’m a fan all the way, like I said I’m pretty amazed with the 11.9 secs for 1/4 mile you made with your car, note that your car has very little mods on, I really apologise again.

NismoN1
Feb 23, 2009 at 12:48 am

Trans am
You are very correct in that it’s a matter of opinion, but the “faults” if you may, you pointed out of Jap cars gave me a chuckle.

they look like toys – as you said matter of opinion. Personally i think an R34 GTR has just as menacing looks as an Aston or any muscle car

less potential – how big is your turbo. It’s funny how when Jap cars are mentioned everyone says it’s all about the turbo. No one for some reasons mentions V8′s with serious power being all about superchargers?

be careful on high boost – Not really. It all depends on your car. Can you wind up the revs on your V8′s without touching anything and have it be reliable? Gimme up a break! My N1 as i said make close to 300kw at the wheels all day every day with nothing but a retune and exhaust and pod filters. Track days are a favorite pass time. Please explain what is not reliable? My car is currently running at close to a 100% increase in factory power on an UNTOUCHED MOTOR. ALL DAY EVERY DAY. Please do that to your V8′s on a completely untouched motor and ancillary’s and then discuss reliability.

As for your comment that American muscle has more history/character, let me guess your American The GTR is one of history’s greatest cars, and continues to be with the current R35. It’s iconic and revered in any country around the world that has a performance car scene. If you think it’s not, please name one. I really don’t know how much more character you’re looking for.

I’ve got nothing against any cars, and in fact love American muscle. One of my dream cars is a jet Black Camaro SS. I just can’t understand why people always feel the need to put down cars that are simply great. Does it have faults, of course it does name a car that doesn’t.

Steve Neil
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:41 pm

Thank you for the compliment, however, you overshadow it with a complete insult in your previous post. If anything, American cars are less reliable, and parts are far more abundant in the West. As for them looking like toys, it only takes one look at my car to see it is not true. It is only a few inches smaller then a current Mustang. Not to mention, that my boss in New Zealand has just finished the worlds first 3.3 litre Skyline GT-R engine, which would make no replacement for displacement crush boost over blower, correct?

His 3.3 litre RB33DETT makes over 1200 horsepower at full RELIABLE boost, and over 1400 lbs/ft of torque. Enough to send most Mustang owners cowering in a corner, do you not think?

Alas, I do see your point, however, I do not understand why you put down Japanese cars… A quote for you:
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To look into darkness is clarity. You must use the source of your own inner light to illuminate what cannot be seen.

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:03 pm

and yeah, one more thing, the 1st gen stangs are the only stangs that can match F-bodies, from 1973 till present, the F-body Legends shines over any other muscle car. Steve Neil, sorry for going off subject, and you have one super nice R32, keep up the clean work, and am pretty amazed with the 11.9 sec for the 1/4 mile

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 22, 2009 at 10:51 pm

American Muscle
Drag race monster
need to change lots of parts to make power
sounds better
has better character – History
more potential (bigger CI)
more reliable

Japanese boosters
Track full of curves master
modification friendly
farts
they look like toys
less potential – how big is your turbo
becareful on high boost

different people like different things, in europe, they think my grandma’s hatchback is a cool car.
personally I say
GM > Ford, Nissan > Toyota. tony, thanks for schooling me, I know the Eleanor only came with the movie (Gone in 60sec), but it’s still the best car I’ve ever seen.

NismoN1
Feb 22, 2009 at 6:47 pm

Awesome articel Steve.

That’s actually my N1 in the first picture, and can tell everyone it is simply an unbelievable car. They defintely do have internal engine mods, and are able to run a bit more power than standard GTR’s. I had the ECU remapped and tuned, with a boost increase and it now runs 276.5rwkw. The only mods are an exhaust and pod filters from a power perspective. The car achieved that with no sweat and we had to stop there as the air flow metre’s were maxing out. Mine is a 92 modle and the other 2 pictured are the 93/94 model N1 which was based on the V-Spec.
And as other’s have said anyone bagging a GTR simply needs to get over their own insecurities. Should we all bag Porsche, Lambo, Veyron etc etc for running AWD? What about STI, and EVO’s.
Simply put, at it’s time the car was nothing short of amazing. The fact that an R32 will still put anying in it’s price range to shame some 20yrs later says alot.

Anyway, thanks again Steve, great article.

tony
Feb 22, 2009 at 8:59 am

the shelby eleanor gt500 is not a real car..the gt500 super snake is real. the “eleanor” is just a fiction of the movie Gone in 60 seconds. It was just a custom made by UNIQUE PERFORMANCE for the movie. They still make them out of 67 and 68 fastbacks. Shelby never made a mustang with the eleanor look so everyone of those you see are actualy jacked-up custom mustangs.

ps…. gtr rocks!!!!! wish i could have one!!!

nick
Feb 21, 2009 at 7:26 pm

real nice ride…

Steve Neil
Feb 21, 2009 at 3:05 pm

BigherBZ, I knew about the block of the N1 engine, but describing all it’s discrepancies and changes from a standard RB26DETT block would surely take 2 or 3 paragraphs that only a person with a diploma in Mechanics would understand.

I said it was essentially the same RB26DETT as the standard GT-R because in all theory, it is, as it makes the same torque, and horsepower, however the changes which were made in order for it to breathe and circulate power better were VERY great.

Steve Neil
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

The Shelby GT500 Mustang is a great car, but swing it into a corner, and it handles like a wet bar of soap on shower floor.

Steve Neil
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

You mean 2JZ-GTE right? Not 2JZETT? Cause, that would be an awfully hacked up engine lol.

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:28 pm

RB26DETT > 2JZETT
Supra is an outstanding performer, but a Skyline will eat it alive

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This is for you Daniel,
I think the best car ever made in the history of car industry is the Shelby GT500 (Eleanor) 1967

kori
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:26 pm

HAHAHHA i knew it’d be the supra…awesome.

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Daniel, you must have got me really wrong there!! I like pushrod V8, and F-bodies have more charisma than Skylines specially in the 80s and early 90s, they had more toys as well, my GTA has keyless entry(factory), cruise control and other stuff. They were quicker than many import rivals, take this for example; 1989 Pontiac 20th Anniv. Trans Am (0-60)5.1s (1/4 mile)14.2s, and 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula (0-60)6.5s (1/4 mile) 14.8s, whereas 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo for example (0-60)6.6s (1/4 mile)15.2, and 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo (0-60)7.1s (1/4 mile) 15.6, Steve Neil might help with Skyline factory 1/4 mile times. Now if you compare a modified 500hp Trans Am GTA to a modified 500hp Skyline R32, I personally would take the Trans Am any time, the truth to be said, we can’t deny Skylines being great cars, and would go around Nürburgring quicker. It’s application and culture. If you try to convince the Japanese that F-bodies are better cars than Skylines and Supras, they will think you have a brain desease.

Luis
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:20 pm

I gotta see that post about the supra

bigherbz
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:10 pm

great article on the gt-r r32 however there is one thing that was not mentioned about the car! yes it did have some engine modification! if you can call it that! the n-1 used the engine block from the gt road going car! the motor was not exactly the same as stock off the showroom floor gt-r motor. btw I work in a nissan parts dept I know these sort of things!

Steve Neil
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:47 am

Next week, we’ll look at the Toyota Supra.

Daniel
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:27 am

haha, sweet to be talkin with ya man. Its cool, gotta write about what you know. Still find these write ups thoroughly entertaining.

Daniel
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:22 am

You know what I would like to see, a comparison between the skyline and a 1989 Trans Am TTA. That should be your next write up. Tell me that wouldn’t be a good match up. You’d be ignorant to say it wouldn’t.

Steve Neil
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:21 am

Daniel, I appreciate your input, and I would totally write about American cars if I knew a single thing about them… Maybe someone else can?

I know all that I can about Japanese cars, and have studied them all my life, so unfortunately, this is all I can offer. I hope it’s enough…

Daniel
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:12 am

Skylines are truly awesome cars. Good post. I feel you should cover American muscle as well however. There’s this common notion that American cars can’t handle or perform on the track and I see it time and again in peoples posts. TRANS AM GTA- do you realize when the 3rd generation f-body’s came out in the early 80′s the firebird had a drag coefficient of 0.28. That was astounding for the time. When you look at your vehicle you’ll notice things like you windshield wipers are tucked underneath your hood and aren’t exposed, the f-body’s windshield slope was set at 60 degrees (about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had ever tried before, the firebird’s lights were also pop up, etc. The f-body of the 80′s and up until 2002 were amazing vehicles in power and handling not to mention the efforts to make these vehicles streamlined. I know, I have an 83 and 2000 trans am. Stop comparing new imports to old 60-70′s american muscle…no shit the imports will blow them away in handling characteristics. American Pride my friends…whatever happened to pride in American design and innovation? Times are hard and once we give up on ourselves what do we have? 2009 CAMARO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2009 CAMARO!!!!!!!!!!!

chuk
Feb 21, 2009 at 5:35 am

trans am gta- Its awsome to finally see someone who drives american muscle withut having to bash on imports and appreciates both for what they are. They were both made as youy said with different cultures and intentions in mind so saying one is better than the other can be erroneous sometimes. Personally I prefer imports but that doesnt take away from the fact that If i had the money I would surely not just have a skyline gtr but algo a camaro ss or a gt500 by its side. Once again awsome post. Definetly (in my opinion) The skyline is the best car to ever come out of japan.

Stivan J.
Feb 21, 2009 at 12:33 am

Very nice Ride! I hope to own the The new 09 GTR in which im in love dearly! As for Now Im still modifying my Skyline GT350! But I definitely agree with you Skyline Gtr32 hands down is a sick car one of the first in its time to create amazing history. I been all bout Nismo since I was 16 years old and never have n e of my car let me down I start with a 1990 240sx, to a 1991 300zx, to a GT350 and Ill still stick with nismo all the way!

Trans Am - GTA
Feb 20, 2009 at 10:10 pm

If I had a bigger wallet, then the R32 is cetainly my next car, It’s obviously a better car than many American muscle, and that includes the vette. It’s the overall lightweight and sophisticated AWD makes this machine outperform many V8 powered cars on the Nürburgring, even with today standards. Now, if you want a great track car that handles well, buy a Skyline GT-R, don’t try to convert an LT1 1/4 mile beast to become a track master, that’s a mountain of money/time stupildy spent. Now, I don’t want to bash on American muscle, they are great cars, I myself own a ’92 GTA that I wouldn’t let it go, it all depends on money, application, culture and nostalgia.

Mahfoodh

nes
Feb 20, 2009 at 9:50 pm

Great post! More of these posts please! I still like the R33 better.

Red
Feb 20, 2009 at 9:02 pm

man fuck the haters. people who hate on certain cars are just showing their insecurities about their own; they feel the need diss so that they can feel like their superior over others. just ignore them and theyll go away, they just want the attention so dont give it to them. beautiful GT-R and excellent article btw.

Brad
Feb 20, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Brett, have you ever seen or driven a real car? JW… you seem to not have any clue what an automobile is or how it works… I think you typed the url wrong for this site. You probably meant mylittlepony.com

kori
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:10 pm

Now…let’s see that Toyota post you mentioned earlier

Steve Neil
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Wish granted.

chuk
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:47 pm

i love this post. Now im only 20 and i drive a 350z which i bought a couple years ago as my first car and i hope to one day be able to buy a skyline seeing how hard it is to get a hold of one in the states. I really feel like there should finally be a post here that makes the haters understand, These cars where made light, powerful, and reliable these things wer meant to destroy cars 2 3 smts even 4 times their price. and to the person that said that changin the suspension on an lt1 would make it better..u have no idea how ignorant you make muscle car enthusiasts sound. I have respect for muscle cars in a 1\4 mile but these cars where made for drivers not for 1\4 miles. these things are meant to be driven hard on curves chicanes andd straights something noo muscle car will ever be able to win at againts one of these cars. yet one of these cars still has a chnace at a 1\4 mile. I really hope a post about this is made one day.

Steve Neil
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:45 pm

Thanks for the clarification Sean. I’m only a young guy, with an okay GT-R, but it’s good to have a pro back up my claims.

And Kori, I don’t know buddy, I guess some people don’t know how to keep their mouth shut. No worries though! Just get through another day and pretend like nothing happened!

kori
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:38 pm

STEVE!!!!!!!!

Why can’t we escape these haters?????

Sean Morris
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:31 pm

Compare a 1989 Corvette , or a 1989 Camaro , 1989 Mustang against a 1989 R32 GT-R, and see where they stand.

Modified, its like saying how long is a piece of string, or more correctly how big is your pocketbook.

I like cars , over the last 10 years I have specialized in the Nissan Skyline GT-R, but I own a GMC Syclone and GMC Typhoon of my own, and I had a Buick Grand National for a number of years. I have owned a 69 Corvette, and a bunch of other random things though the years.

Check out some of my You Tube Videos. I have a lot of GT-R Videos. Some of the R34 N1. http://www.youtube.com/tyndago

Someone that says the computer controls the car, has no clue at all. I’ll stick them in a GT-R and see what they think.

Steve Neil
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:25 pm

Wow Brett. I’m really glad to see that you’re an experienced professional driver! You know, I drive a GT-R, and you just put down my car… so I have a few words for you:
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1. You obviously know nothing about the mechanics of a modern day car. Every car made utilizes a computerized ECU. The only Computerized systems on the BNR32 is the ECU (In every modern car) and an actively controlled suspension, which allows for 4 wheel turning, which allows the car to turn… which is likely much more then you can say for your dreamcar 1968 GT500.
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2. The car does not drive itself, and in fact, if you ever find yourself stumbling into one (because you obviously wouldn’t be caught dead wandering into one) you’d know that it’s a hell of a car to tame. If you squirt to much throttle through a corner, the rear end tends to slide out quite violently. If you’re going at slow speeds, you find yourself absorbing every bump in the seat of your pants. It isn’t a warmed over Luxury sports car, it’s instead a rough and unfriendly supercar.
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3. You dissed my car. I don’t like your attitude. If you have nothing good to say, get out.

Brett
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:13 pm

Lame, lame, lame you can’t tell me someone who drives one of these is very talented when they have all that damn computer equipment and all wheel drive to make even a retarded monkey look like a good driver. I respect Civics more than these things and I hate those shitty little things.

brivan
Feb 20, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Great read,thanks again.

Xaeta
Feb 20, 2009 at 3:17 pm

As a GT-R owner, I give many props to this.
Just don’t forget the rest of the Skyline GT-R family who rule the roads of Japan.
R32 V-Specs
R33 (honorable mention)
R34 Nur-Specs
R34 Z-Tune (Z2)

I won’t even try to make comparisons to American muscle, so I’ll let the facts speak for themselves.

vince
Feb 20, 2009 at 1:40 pm

great write up i love the skylines….as soon as im done with college i plan on buying 1

kori
Feb 20, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Another great write up man Yet again, covering a favorite of mine. I feel the R32 (ANY model of it) was by far the most amazing Skyline to ever be produced. Im glad i got to know a little more about the N1, I never did too much reading on it.

Now let’s not turn this subject into a tricky one by comparing american muscle to japanese muscle alright?….(but no contest indeed, the R32 would kill.) hahaha

Steve Neil
Feb 20, 2009 at 12:26 pm

LOL No man. An LS1 Camaro wouldn’t keep up. 0-60 in an astonishing 4.4 seconds for an N1, compared to 5.3 for the LS1, and .97 G on the skidpad for the GT-R compared to .92 for even a mildly modified Camaro.

An if you want to go really deep into it, consider a 1200 horsepower RB30DETT against a heavily modified LS1. It’s no contest.

1988montecarloss
Feb 20, 2009 at 12:08 pm

thats an awesome car but in a straight line an LS1 camaro would embarass that thing. and an LT1 would still walk by it. and with suspension bolt-ons probably outhandle it too.

Steve Neil
Feb 20, 2009 at 9:32 am

Thanks for the info Sean! Where were you when I needed you lol?

7ur7le
Feb 20, 2009 at 9:07 am

simply gorgeous

Sean Morris
Feb 20, 2009 at 7:40 am

The N1 cars had metal exhaust wheels on the turbos after 02/92. The N1 was produced up to the end of the production run 1994.

I have seen pictures of an N1 car with air conditioning and ABS.
http://tyndago.googlepages.com/r32differences

We raced an R34 N1 here in the US in World Challenge. We had 2 of 45 N1 R34′s ,and 3 of 12 Super Taikyu versions.

jonathon
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:43 am

I want a GTR. Maybe thats what I will save for instead of retirement. For those who live in america… 125KG is around 275lbs.

Sabby
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:14 am

white looks clean

Maffew
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:13 am

Awesome read… R32′s will ALWAYS be my favorite GTR.