NISSAN / SKYLINE

Skyline GT-R R34

The last Skyline GT-R generation. This guide focuses on the BNR34 GT-R, not every R34 Skyline.

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R34 / Skyline

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WHY THIS CAR MATTERS

More than the badge.

The R34 GT-R is not simply an R34 Skyline with a badge. The BNR34 brought the RB26DETT and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive to the final Skyline GT-R generation. It is compact by modern GT-R standards, but a buying decision lives in the details: authenticity, corrosion and the quality of any past work.

You sit low, with the long bonnet ahead and a car that still feels mechanically busy. The RB26 rewards careful maintenance. A beautifully presented exterior is no substitute for a straight shell and documented work.

GENERATION AT A GLANCE

The exact car.

Figures below refer to the cited Japanese-market example or launch range, not every car with this badge.

Years: 1999–2002
Chassis: BNR34
Example: 2000 V-Spec II, Japanese-market heritage car
Engine: RB26DETT · 2,568 cc twin-turbo inline-six
Power: 280 PS / 6,800 rpm (period Japanese rating)
Torque: 392 Nm / 4,400 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed manual on cited example
Drive: ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive
Weight: 1,560 kg for cited V-Spec II

FIND YOUR VERSION

Badges are only the start.

GT-R

The BNR34 baseline; distinguish it from R34 GT/GT-T Skylines.

V-Spec / V-Spec II

Equipment and aero differ; confirm the exact factory identity before paying a premium.

N1 / later special cars

Rare versions need independent documentary verification, not a badge or body kit.

BUYING GUIDE

Look underneath.

Useful checks before paying a deposit. A specialist inspection remains essential.

Verify BNR34 chassis identity and trim against original documents.
Inspect sills, arches, underbody and previous repair areas on a lift.
Review RB26 service history, cooling, oil leaks and turbo-related work.
Check clutch, gearbox and all-wheel-drive operation on a proper road test.
Treat high-power tuning claims as a request for invoices, mapping records and mechanical inspection.

JMH IMPORT INSIGHT

At the Japanese auction.

Ask for the original auction sheet and translation, underside photographs and repair-history detail. An auction grade cannot prove rust-free structure or original V-Spec equipment.

UK OWNERSHIP

After it arrives.

Arrange insurance before purchase, then confirm parts, fuel and specialist servicing for the actual modified or standard car. Check the current UK registration and import steps before committing.

Read the general UK import overview ↗

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