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NissanBNR321989–1994US Legal

Nissan Skyline GT-R

The original Godzilla. The R32 GT-R dominated Group A touring car racing and established the Skyline GT-R legend. Its ATTESA E-TS AWD system and twin-turbo RB26DETT make it a formidable platform for builds from 300 to 1000+ horsepower.

280 hp
1430 kg
AWD
Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR32
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine CodeRB26DETT
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

5 factory variants produced across the BNR32 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. GT-R (Standard)

    1989-08~40,000 built
    • RB26DETT 280 PS
    • ATTESA E-TS
    • Super-HICAS
    • First Group A variant

    The birth of modern Godzilla.

  2. GT-R V-Spec

    1993-02~1,400 built
    • 17-inch BBS wheels
    • Brembo brakes
    • Larger intercooler

    Enthusiast refinement of the standard GT-R.

  3. GT-R V-Spec II

    1994-02~1,300 built
    • Wider rear tires
    • Final R32 spec

    Last of the R32 GT-Rs before replacement.

  4. GT-R N1

    1991228 built
    • Reinforced N1 block
    • Oil cooler
    • Stripped interior
    • Race homologation

    Factory race homologation variant. Extremely rare.

  5. GT-R Nismo

    1990560 built
    • Nismo aero kit
    • Factory tuning
    • Racing homologation

    Limited factory Nismo-branded variant.

Market

Auction History & Market Values

Recent public auction results for the Nissan Skyline GT-R across Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, and other major houses. Tracks collector demand trends over time.

Record Sale
$260,000
N1 · RM Sotheby's
Average Sale
$160,000
Across 3 tracked sales
Latest Result
$85,000
2024-01 · Bring a Trailer
DateVariantSale Price
2024-01
Standard
Bring a Trailer
Early import, original RB26 intact.
$85,000
2023-05
V-Spec II
Bring a Trailer
Final R32 V-Spec II in original paint.
$135,000
2022-09
N1
RM Sotheby's
Race homologation N1 with original logs.
$260,000

Auction data compiled from public sale results at Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams, and BH Auction. Prices shown are final hammer prices.

Parts

Compatible Parts (33)

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Nissan Skyline GT-R is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1989 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.

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