Still tremendous, though. More than a match for today's crop of sports cars thanks to all the outrageous tech on-board. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox.
Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy. The total production run was 43, cars. The R33 generation was mostly just an evolution of the R It featured the same engine, but torque increased slightly to pound-feet. The mph time was down to 5. A monster R model made horsepower thanks to bigger turbos and increased displacement to 2. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in four seconds flat.
Launched in , only 44 Rs were built. For most customers, the V. Spec model was the sportier choice, with firmer suspension, a lower ride height, and an active limited-slip rear differential. That would soon spread to the production car.
The Rgeneration of the GT-R benefitted from the racing and testing done for the two previous generations. It still made horsepower "officially," and turbo lag was reduced, torque was increased, and a new Getrag 6-speed manual replaced the 5-speed. The body was also stiffer, the aerodynamics were improved, and several weight-saving measures were employed, including the use of a carbon fiber rear diffuser.
The car was also shorter, as was the front overhang. The Hicas all-wheel steering system was gone, and so was the 6-speed manual, replaced by a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The multifunction display was created by the same programmers who did the "Gran Turismo" video game. The remaining 16 cars were split around the UAE areas. Another two being unknown but LHD.
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Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. However, if you're more the speculating kind, it's likely that the R34 will become the most collectible of all the GT-Rs.
The early cars are interesting, but are aging out of the focus of the bulk of the market. Millions of kids grew up on the R32, R33, and R34, and that is where the future is. They'll continue to offer exceptional performance to keep up with modern machinery while delivering an analog driving experience that won't be matched by tomorrow's hybridized and battery-powered performance cars.
And since all R34s are going to be expensive, you might as well look for an unmolested rare one. A V-Spec variant is worth the premium over a standard car, as interest will likely continue to climb. Further, as prices rise on the modern GT-Rs, be aware that forgery will be on the rise as well. Rebuilt cars have already been floating around, so doing due diligence on a vehicle's provenance is well worth the hassle.
A good potential source, rather than looking overseas, is up north in Canada, which has a shorter year grey market. The very last of the run has some reliability upgrades. Know your paint code numbers, as some rarer colors are more valuable. It's better to buy a clean car if you can, but unwinding a poorly tuned GT-R back to stock is a bit like buying a rescue dog: Often the reward is worth it.
A standard R33 is a great driver's car, and values might drop a little with the R34's approaching importability. Make sure a specialist checks out any purchase. New versions are expensive, but you can tune an early R35 to be just as quick and engaging as a much more expensive current GT-R. Anything left will be well preserved. It's more likely that you'll be trying to avoid a fake hakosuka GT-R rather than chasing down mechanical problems.
In particular, the area around the rear wheels and rear quarters can start to bubble. Water can also leak in and pool if the weatherstripping has perished. It's arguably easier to fix mechanical issues than cosmetic problems. Later cars and the R33 got a wider collar for the gear that drives the oil pump.
The sending units can also go bad here. This is sometimes done for feel, but can also be covering up a problem. Watch for a grinding third gear, and for worn synchros in fourth and fifth. In the R34's six-speed, first gear can start to pop out.
The upgrade can be problematic for establishing mileage. Nissan denied warranty claims for what they considered abusive launches in the early cars, and the GR6 transmission does not handle abuse well. Join Now. New Cars. Car Culture. Type keyword s to search. By Brendan McAleer. Jay Leno's Garage YouTube. Related Stories. Brendan McAleer. Related Story. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses.
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