This engine was based on nissans le mans gt2 and gt500 racing experiences. For 2020, that means lighter weight, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced handling. Next gen nissan 400z car and driver responds to our. Legendary ultra rare 1 of 19 godzilla, r34 gtr ztune nismo spot. Welcome, everyone, to the 203mph nismo skyline gtr z tune. You can buy this extremely rare 2003 r34 skyline gtr z tune. Legendary ultra rare 1 of 19 godzilla, r34 gtr ztune nismo spotted. For the r34 generation, the gtr nismo z tune is probably the best you can get. The nissan skyline gtr nismo z tune in this case, is a 2005 model, and only has 3,100 km registered on its mileage. The 2020 nissan gtr ranks near the bottom of the luxury sports car class.
Jan 01, 2005 visit car and driver to research nismo gtr ztune car news. Intended to celebrate the 2005 20th anniversary of nismo, the 2003 cancellation of r34 production meant that nismo was only able to create 20 cars, all based on secondhand v. Nismo buys 20 units of used nissan skyline r34 gtr vspecs with less than 19,000 miles 30,000km on the clock completely stripped and resprayed a special nismo color called ztune silver. Nissan nismo skyline gtr ztune for need for speed underground 2. Its interesting to see how nismo s lessons learned in racing the r34 gtr applied back to this car as the design of the parts in the ztune for aero and cooling bear more than a. Most people wouldnt know a nissan skyline gtr if they saw one on the road. The z tune was also the first car to run the nismo gt plenum, the exact same part that the rbpowered gt500 gt cars used to run, supplying an equal amount of air to all six cylinders. The z tune cars were built on used r34 gtrs purchased by nissan in the vspec trim with less than 18,000 miles on the clock. Feb 23, 2007 the development of the z tune was a very slow one. High quality nismo inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. When youve got a championshipwinning gt3 race car in your stable, the changes come at competition speed.
So although the idea of climbing aboard the 500bhp monster that is the nissan skyline gtr ztune seems irresistibly tempting, its equally. Special transporters with selfleveling air suspension are used, while the car is safely strapped down from the wheels onto the flatbed that hydraulically slides in and out of the truck. Special ihi turbos were developed for the z tune and fitted on custom manifolds. First drive of the 2017 nissan gtr, the comprehensively updated version of nissans supercar.
This was already a rare car there was only 44 vspec ii produced in this colour. I dig a little deeper to try and get a fact check on everything related to the next gen z. The nismo r34 gtr ztune, a complete car, created based on an approved car that was carefully selected by nismo. Once again, the gtr nismo not only raises the bar, it completely redefines supercar. There are quite a number of special edition skyline gtrs in the world. Optional air intake z tune to r tune conversion best nismo prices online at nengun performance we have been a trusted supplier of nismo parts for over 10 years and always offer the best prices online, shipped to anywhere in the world. A number alone wont thrill, wont give an unforgettable driving experience. And, while theres no question a car like the gtr nismo belongs on a racetrack, what bends the brain is how much lateral and underpower grip the tyres deliver even when blasting through. Back in 2005 autocar tested the outrageous skyline gtr z tune built to celebrate the performance divisions 20th anniversary. The gtr has ferocious acceleration, and its taut suspension keeps the car composed in turns, but it. I had this video sitting in the corner of one of my drivers and it seems no longer exists and i couldnt find it after a. The difference between the r34 gtr ztune and other r34 gtrs. The nissan gtr is not a cheap car, but its better value for money than cars that are seemingly as fast. I will admit that i was unfamiliar with the car until i saw the fast and furious movies.
Nismo originally designed the concept of the ztune in 2002 when nissan was putting an end to the r34 skyline production. Leading edge car detailing nismo gtr ztune detailing. Nissan nismo r34 ztune laptimes, specs, performance data. Former owner was a r34 gtr collector only drove the car on very rare occasions. This nissan skyline gtr ztune is the worlds most valuable. Labeled as the r34 z tune, the nismo engineers made the car the most powerful roadgoing gtr ever created. Best motoring nissan skyline gt r r34 nismo z tune part 1. Nismo only gave one car its highest tuning trim, the bnr34 skyline gtr. Discover the 2020 nissan gtr nismo technology features including parking assistance, driving aids, navigation, entertainment, and more. Recently car and driver dropped some serious news on the z community.
Mar 24, 2015 each example was stripped and resprayed ztune silver, a special colour exclusively for the ztune. Visit car and driver to research nismo gtr ztune car news. Overall they have been kept up with well, with only a minor amount of bolster wear to the driver s seat as you can see in the photos. Oct 08, 2009 best motoring nissan skyline gt r r34 nismo z tune part 1 of 2. Driver motorsports nissan skyline r34 ztune gtr gtr left front hd poster super car 24 x 16 inch print. Nismo also completely stripped and rebuilt the car from the chassis up as. He instructed nismo to repaint the r34 to lx0 midnight purple iii. The ultrarare r34 ztune is the most desirable of them all. Professional drivers were hired to come up with the optimal handling characteristics to make the ztune a very unique gtr to drive. The next nismo release was the skyline gtr r34 z tune. Best motoring nissan skyline gt r r34 nismo z tune part 1 of 2. Provides specs of the 2005 r34 nismo skyline gtr z tune.
Oct 22, 2016 then nismo set about rebuilding, by hand, the skylines to z tune spec. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The first ztune was built in 2003, using a used 2002 skyline gtr vspec ii. The nissan gtr has updated engine components, refined transmission settings, and revised suspension tuning. It makes sense that the 2020 nissan gtr is known as godzilla among enthusiasts, because its incredibly powerful and the vehicular equivalent of a dinosaur. The newer style 33 gtr seats are a great upgrade over the lesser models offering great support while being comfortable enough for a good road trip.
On 14 january 2005, nismo resurrected the r34 gtr for one last tour of duty before the introduction of the anticipated next generation gtr. There are full details on the fabulous microsite created for the car but. Only 20 skyline gtr nismo ztunes were ever built, with most of them. But not many are as rare or special as this r34 nismo z tune variant. Made for the track its a fitting analogy for nissans latest offering, the longawaited and scintillatingly quick gtr nismo. Nissan skyline gtr r34 bnr34 in bayside blue color.
If anyone tells you otherwise, they dont know what theyre talking about. Gaia e7 custom finish color paint pro mix 94 chameleon purple blue. The base cars were stripped down by nismo and 17 of the 18 z tunes were. Best motoring nissan skyline gt r r34 nismo z tune part 1 of.
A truly iconic vehicle perfect for a avid car collector or maybe even jay leno. Watching someone detail a nissan r34 gtr will be the most. The nissan skyline gtr is an iconic japanese sports coupe in the nissan skyline range. The ztunes exterior is heavily engineered and well thought out. Nissan and nismo built the first ztune back in 2003 as a way to sendoff the r34generation model in style but by the time the green light was given to put the ztune.
Need for speed underground 2 nissan nismo skyline gtr z. The nissan gtr nismo is the most expensive nissan ever duration. Just like a hardcharging race car driver who exerts every inch of effort with the suit on, nissan has wicked up its halo model to a hardedged, no nonsense powerhouse. Leon then shipped the car to nismo for what would be come a multiyear transformation in to the legendary nismo clubman race spec.
Model kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It all started back in 2000 when nismo showed the first prototype of the car at the nismo festival in fuji speedway. Hks stage 1 camshaft exhaust 256 hks adjustable cam gear. There were a handful of limitededition nissan skyline gtr models built over the decades that really captured the worlds attention.