Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Quick Specs

Horsepower206 kW / 280 PS @ 6,800 rpm in Nissan factory reference specification
Torque392 Nm / 40.0 kgm @ 4,400 rpm in Nissan factory reference specification
Curb WeightApprox. 1,560 kg for Nissan Heritage V-Spec II reference; exact weight varies by version
EngineRB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo DOHC inline-six
Transmission6-speed manual
DrivetrainFront-engine, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive
Model Years1999–2002 for the BNR34 Skyline GT-R
Body Style2-door coupe

This block focuses on the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, chassis code BNR34. Specifications vary by version, including standard GT-R, V-Spec, V-Spec II, M-Spec, Nür models, and N1-related versions. Nissan Heritage V-Spec II figures are used here as a stable factory reference point.

Core Specifications

ModelNissan Skyline GT-R
Chassis / Platform ReferenceBNR34
MarketJapan domestic market primary reference
Model Years1999–2002
Body Style2-door coupe
LayoutLongitudinal front-engine
Transmission6-speed manual
EngineRB26DETT 2.6-liter twin-turbo DOHC inline-six
DrivetrainATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive; V-Spec and later performance versions use ATTESA E-TS Pro-related equipment depending on specification
Body StructureSteel unibody Skyline coupe architecture with GT-R-specific drivetrain, bodywork, suspension, braking, and aero changes
Curb WeightApprox. 1,560 kg for V-Spec II Nissan Heritage reference; M-Spec Nür reference lists 1,580 kg
Fuel RequirementPremium gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine CodeRB26DETT
ConfigurationInline-six
Displacement2,568 cc
AspirationTwin-turbocharged, intercooled
ValvetrainDOHC, 24 valves
Block / HeadCast-iron cylinder block with aluminum-alloy cylinder head
Fuel SystemElectronic fuel injection
Horsepower206 kW / 280 PS @ 6,800 rpm in Nissan factory reference specification
Torque392 Nm / 40.0 kgm @ 4,400 rpm in Nissan factory reference specification
Notable Engine FeaturesRB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six, individual throttle bodies, intercooling, and GT-R-specific calibration and supporting hardware

Dimensions & Chassis

Overall Length4,600 mm
Overall Width1,780–1,785 mm depending on Nissan reference
Overall Height1,360 mm
Wheelbase2,665 mm
Front Track1,480 mm
Rear Track1,490 mm
Front SuspensionMultilink
Rear SuspensionMultilink
BrakesVentilated disc brakes front and rear
Steering / Chassis SystemsSuper-HICAS four-wheel steering system; ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system

Wheels & Tires

Tires245/40ZR18 in Nissan Heritage V-Spec II reference
Wheel Diameter18 in reference specification
Wheel TypeGT-R-specific alloy wheels; design varies by version and model year

Wheel and tire specifications vary by standard GT-R, V-Spec, V-Spec II, M-Spec, Nür, and N1-related versions.

Model-Year Notes

1999
  • BNR34 Skyline GT-R introduced as the final Skyline-based GT-R generation.
  • Retained the RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive formula from the modern GT-R line.
  • Used a 6-speed manual transmission and a more compact, sharper body than the preceding R33 GT-R.
2000
  • V-Spec II became a central R34 GT-R version, with Nissan Heritage documenting the 2000 BNR34 V-Spec II at 1,560 kg curb weight.
  • Factory reference output remained 206 kW / 280 PS at 6,800 rpm and 392 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
2001
  • R34 GT-R production continued with multiple versions and equipment differences across standard, V-Spec II, M-Spec, and related configurations.
  • M-Spec models emphasized a more road-oriented grand-touring character relative to V-Spec-focused versions.
2002
  • Final production year for the BNR34 Skyline GT-R.
  • Nür-associated late-production versions, including V-Spec II Nür and M-Spec Nür, became among the most collectible factory R34 GT-R versions.
  • The next GT-R would arrive as the R35 Nissan GT-R, no longer using the Skyline nameplate.

Where This Fits In

Nissan Skyline GT-R R34

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 is the final Skyline-based GT-R. It follows the R32 and R33 GT-R generations and precedes the standalone R35 Nissan GT-R. Its importance comes from combining the RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six, 6-speed manual transmission, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, Super-HICAS rear steering, and a compact two-door Skyline body at the end of the classic GT-R line.

Chassis Code BNR34
Model Years 1999–2002
Layout Front-engine
Drivetrain AWD
Engine RB26DETT 2.6L I6
Induction Twin-turbocharged
Transmission 6-speed manual
Body Style Coupe

Model Lineage

Where The R34 GT-R Fits

The R34 belongs to the modern Skyline GT-R sequence that began when Nissan revived the GT-R name on the R32. The R34 is not a standalone successor to the Skyline line; it is the final Skyline GT-R before the GT-R became its own model family with the R35.

  1. 1969–1972

    Skyline GT-R C10

    Original Skyline GT-R, using the S20 inline-six and establishing the GT-R name before the long gap that preceded the modern AWD generations.

  2. 1989–1994

    Skyline GT-R R32

    Revived the GT-R name with RB26DETT power, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, multilink suspension, and motorsport-driven engineering.

  3. 1995–1998

    Skyline GT-R R33

    Larger and more refined than the R32 while retaining RB26DETT power, all-wheel drive, and the core Skyline GT-R performance formula.

  4. 1999–2002

    Skyline GT-R R34

    Final Skyline-based GT-R, using the BNR34 chassis, RB26DETT engine, 6-speed manual transmission, ATTESA E-TS AWD, and Super-HICAS.

  5. 2007–2025

    Nissan GT-R R35

    Successor to the Skyline GT-R lineage, using a dedicated GT-R platform, VR38DETT V6, dual-clutch transmission, and advanced AWD system.

Variants & Versions

R34 Skyline GT-R Versions

These versions are best understood as same-generation R34 GT-R variants rather than separate lineage steps. They share the BNR34 GT-R foundation but differ in aero, chassis equipment, trim, comfort emphasis, motorsport preparation, or late-production Nür-associated specification.

Standard GT-R Core BNR34 model with RB26DETT power, 6-speed manual transmission, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, Super-HICAS, and the basic R34 GT-R body and chassis specification.
V-Spec Performance-focused version with added aero and chassis equipment compared with the standard GT-R, including systems associated with sharper handling and track-oriented use.
V-Spec II Updated V-Spec model. Nissan Heritage documents the 2000 BNR34 V-Spec II with RB26DETT power, 1,560 kg curb weight, and 245/40ZR18 tires.
M-Spec More road-oriented R34 GT-R version with a greater emphasis on ride quality, cabin trim, and grand-touring use compared with the V-Spec-focused cars.
V-Spec II Nür Late-production Nür-associated version and one of the most collectible factory R34 GT-R models, generally understood as a final-period special specification.
M-Spec Nür Late-production Nür-associated M-Spec version. Nissan Heritage lists the M-Spec Nür reference at 1,580 kg with the RB26DETT and 206 kW / 280 PS output.
N1 Competition-oriented version associated with motorsport preparation and reduced nonessential equipment, intended for racing-related use rather than luxury-road-car positioning.
V-Spec N1 N1-related variant connected to the V-Spec side of the R34 GT-R family, with motorsport-oriented equipment priorities and a more specialized use case.
Z-Tune NISMO-built post-production limited model based on the R34 GT-R platform. It is important historically, but it should not be treated as a normal factory production trim.

R34 GT-R variant naming is often compressed in enthusiast use. For accuracy, treat standard GT-R, V-Spec, V-Spec II, M-Spec, Nür, N1, and NISMO-built cars as distinct specification contexts rather than interchangeable labels.

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