Nissan Skyline GT-R / GTS-T / GTS-4

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1. Intro
2. Available Listings
3. Sold Listings
4. Pricing
5. Compliance
6. Articles
7. Resources
8. Videos

Written by Steve Neill (Tuner)

R32 Skyline

The Nissan Skyline HCR32 and BNR32 were produced from Early 1989 to Late 1993 in Coupe and Sedan form. It was later replaced by the subsequent HR33/ENR33/ER33/ECR33 and BCNR33 Coupe and Sedan generation produced from Mid 1993 to Mid 1997.

The HCR32 (GTS-4 and GTS-t) featured a robust RB 2.0 Litre Engine (RB20E/RB20DE/RB20DET) with a steel block in a comfortable rear wheel drive package. The RB20 came in Turbo and non Turbo form, Direct Injection and non Direct Injection power producing 125 Horsepower to 227 Horsepower. A few early HCR32's featured the CA18 from the 180SX Sports Coupe, and the Cefiro Sports Sedan.

The BNR32 GT-R only came as a two door coupe, featuring a 2.6 Litre, Twin-Turbocharged Fuel Injected Direct Injection Engine (RB26DETT). It came with all wheel drive (ATTESA-ETS for: Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain + Electronic Torque Split) , a fortified 4 wheel turning system (Super Hicas) and was a top performer of it's time, garnering several victories in International and Privateer Motorsports.

Its lightweight, fully fortified frame, and electronic wizardry put it ahead of cars from top makes like Ferrari and Porsche, and leading competitors like Mazda's RX-7 and Toyota's Supra. It came in standard GT-R, GT-R Victory Special (V-Spec - Better Brakes, Recalibrated Suspension and Rubber) N1 (National Series - Extremely Lightened with Better Brakes and Rubber) and Victory Special II (V-Spec II - Evolution of the original V-Spec) variants.

Video: R32 Skyline GTR Test Driven by Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear

R33 Skyline

In the middle of the 1993 model year, the HCR32 GTS-4 and GTS-t models of the Skyline were replaced by the R33 Series of Skyline, in both GTS and GTS-4 form.

The body was fortified yet again, and strengthened through the use of lighter materials, with stronger density. Suspensions were recalibrated from the R32 series, and brakes were upgraded all round. You could own Sedan and Coupe form yet again, with an RB20 in early generations, to a new 2.5 Litre RB25 engine, using the same principles as the RB20. The CA18 was put to rest, and a new turbocharger system using a more reliable bearing system was installed in all turbo models.

The epitome of the R33 range was indeed the BCNR33 GT-R.

Using the same RB26DETT as the BNR32 GT-R, it was given slightly more torque, and a more responsive ECU then the R32 GT-R's. The engine was essentially the same, and the suspension and drivetrain was improved greatly, still employing the All Wheel Drive and All Wheel Steering technologies. Brakes were also bumped up, and all R33 GT-R's featured Brembo brakes from the R32 V-Spec and N1 models. The R33 GT-R came in standard GT-R, V-Spec, V1, and V-Spec II models yet again.

All Nissan Skyline models came with either a 5-Speed Manual transmission, or a 4-Speed Automatic. They are great performers, and very reliable. They handle greatly, and can easily be tuned to incredible levels, if the owner so chooses. Some RB26DETT's have been bumped up to over 1200 RELIABLE Horsepower using meticulous Stroking and Boosting methods. The factory Steel Blocks of all RB models are durable well past the 500 Horsepower mark. The interiors are finished in cloth or leather, and are very simple, and ergonomically sound.

You are guaranteed a very fun, fast, and enjoyable all round car with any Nissan Skyline.

R34 Skyline

The BNR34 GT-R was available in Japan from 1999 to 2002. Due to current Canandian import regulations, it will not be legal for import into Canada until 2014.

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JDM Nissan Skyline Pricing

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Nissan Skyline Articles

• Nico - R32 Skyline Factory Service Manuals (FSM)
• Nico - RB Series replacement parts
  
  
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Nissan Skyline Compliance

Compliance has recently become an issue with all imported vehicles in BC. Though the Skyline was never imported into North America, we do have compliant lighting available.

Terra2 Imports has all required compliance parts to comply your Skyline to meet and exceed BC’s, and any other province's, regulations. The cost of compliance will vary between vehicles depending on what parts are required.

• DOT/SAE Compliant Headlights (Special Order)
• Daytime Running Light Module (In stock)
• Rear side markers (In Stock)
• Illuminated Front Side Markers (In Stock)

Terra2 R32 Skyline Compliance Parts & Sevice:

• DOT/SAE Compliant Headlights
  Options:
  • Replace with USDM Honda Accord headlights: ~ $500 parts & install
  • Replace internals of stock headlights with DOT parts: ~ $700 parts & install
    
    
• Daytime running light relay
  DRL relay: $100 parts & install
  
  
• Reflectors and Marker lights
  Will try to keep as stock as possible
  

As the Skyline was never imported into Canada by Nissan, it will require these modifications to meet the safety regulations set forth by the CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement). Photographic proof of compliance is required prior to registration in most provinces.

Nissan Skyline Resources

• Wikipedia - Nissan Skyline (GTR)
• Australian Skyline Owners Club - Message Forums
  
• UK GTR Owners Club - Message Forums
• NICO - Skyline Message Forum
• UK Skyline - Tech Site
• BNR32 - Personal Skyline Buildup
• North America GTR Owners Club - Message Forums

Nissan Skyline Videos

Drift - Skyline GTS-T (Andrew from Z-tune.ca) sliding around at Aggasiz Speedway
More: Attempt #1, Attempt #3, Attempt #4



Drag Race - R32 Skyline Vs 300ZX Twin Turbo



Walkaround - R32 Skyline GTS-T Type M


Time Attack - R32 Skyline GT-R @N�rburgring Racetrack



Drift - R32 Skyline GT-R playing around in a wet parking lot.
Warning: Epic Trance Music

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