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NissanBNR341999–2002US Legal

Nissan Skyline GT-R

The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R is the final evolution of the legendary Skyline GT-R lineage.

280 hp
1560 kg
AWD
Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR34
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine CodeRB26DETT
Displacement2568cc
Bore × Stroke86mm × 73.7mm
Compression8.5:1
ValvetrainDOHC 24-valve
Fuel SystemSequential multi-point injection
Stock Boost10 psi
Redline8000 RPM
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

7 factory variants produced across the BNR34 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. GT-R (Standard)

    1999-01~4,000 built
    • RB26DETT 280 PS
    • MFD display
    • 5,650,000 yen

    The base R34 launch model.

  2. GT-R V-Spec

    1999-01~3,000 built
    • Carbon front splitter
    • ATTESA E-TS Pro
    • Active LSD

    Enthusiast-focused trim with stiffer setup.

  3. GT-R V-Spec II

    2000-10~3,500 built
    • Carbon hood
    • 18-inch wheels
    • Brembo calipers
    • Larger intercooler

    Mid-cycle refresh with aggressive track upgrades.

  4. GT-R M-Spec

    2001-05~600 built
    • Ripple Control dampers
    • Leather interior
    • Comfort tuning

    Touring variant for luxury GT drivers.

  5. GT-R V-Spec II Nur

    2002-02750 built
    • N1 block
    • Titanium rear wing
    • Gold Brembo calipers
    • Dedicated gauge cluster

    The ultimate track R34. Named after the Nürburgring.

  6. GT-R M-Spec Nur

    2002-02285 built
    • N1 block
    • M-Spec comfort
    • Ripple dampers

    Nur-block power with touring ride quality. Extremely rare.

  7. Nismo Z-Tune

    200520 built
    • 2.8L stroker RB26
    • 500 PS catalog
    • Nismo chassis kit
    • Carbon body panels

    Post-production Nismo special. Only 20 built. $1M+ today.

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
$980,000
V-Spec II Nur · Bring a Trailer
Average Sale
$471,000
Across 5 tracked sales
Latest Result
$980,000
2024-03 · Bring a Trailer
DateVariantSale Price
2024-03
V-Spec II Nur
Bring a Trailer
Midnight Purple III. Record BaT sale for an R34.
$980,000
2023-07
V-Spec II Nur
RM Sotheby's
Bayside Blue. Concours condition.
$650,000
2022-05
V-Spec II
Bring a Trailer
Millennium Jade. First legally imported year.
$310,000
2022-02
Standard
Bring a Trailer
First eligible year for US import.
$220,000
2021-11
V-Spec
Bonhams
JDM import to Europe.
$195,000

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 (32)

🇺🇸 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 1999 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.