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Check Out This Stunning 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R For Sale on Exotic Car Trader
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. View post: Walmart is selling a 'quality' electric bike for $200 off, and shoppers say it's 'one of the best' Godzilla has arrived Few cars can truly claim the cross-media fame and dominance that the Nissan Skyline R34 can. Aptly nicknamed 'Godzilla,' the R34 made headlines anywhere it showed up, from Fast & Furious to Gran Turismo to your local cars & coffee show. Once the R34 became legal to import into the U.S., it was game on for anyone who grew up driving this car on their PS2 and now had enough disposable income to bring it to their driveway. This particular example on Exotic Car Trader with only 14,024 kilometers (8714.11 mi) is pretty much the ideal spec, and it can be yours if your wallet can swing it. 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line review: Is this the EV that will convert you? Watch More 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec — Source: Exotic Car Trader A legend in the flesh (or metal) This 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R is a V-Spec (Victory Specification) model, which gave it the much lauded ATTESA (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain) E-TS Pro AWD system and an active rear LSD. While AWD is nothing new these days, the way Nissan did it in the 90s was pretty advanced. The ATTESA system used two accelerometers mounted under the center console, which sent lateral and longitudinal data to the ECU. The ECU then controlled power delivery to the front wheels via an electronic torque split converter. The 'Pro' version was introduced as an option on the R33 GT-R but became standard on the R34. While it kept the accelerometers, it added the aforementioned hydraulic active limited-slip rear differential. That AWD system was further complemented by Nissan's Super-HICAS (High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering) all-wheel steering system, which used a hydraulic or electric actuator to turn the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels when driving over 50 mph. It's finished in the quintessential Bayside Blue and sports a Nismo-style body kit, which includes a Nismo-style Carbon Fiber hood and front bumper. The rear has the just-as-classic adjustable 2-stage rear spoiler with a carbon lip, while the Advanced Aero System adds front & rear carbon fiber diffusers. This R34 sits on 18' Nismo wheels, as they all should, wrapped in Nitto NT05 and backed by Brembo 6-Piston front and 4-Piston rear brakes, with slotted brake rotors. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec — Source: Exotic Car Trader Under the hood is the RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 engine that has long been a JDM holy grail, mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission. Aftermarket modifications are limited to an air intake, ARK performance exhaust, and Fwin radiator. As for horsepower output, Nissan claimed 276 hp but only to abide by the Japanese automakers' gentleman's agreement not to make a car faster than that. Independent tests carried out by automotive publications, however, showed that the power output was closer to 327 hp. The interior remains largely stock, thankfully, meaning you won't find a quick-disconnect NRG steering wheel here. The JDM gods smile upon us with bucket seats, mild carbon fiber interior trim, and that incredibly 90s 5.8″ multifunction LCD screen. The dashboard does, unfortunately, house an aftermarket Carrozzeria touchscreen radio head unit, but that's nothing that a quick eBay search can't fix. 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec — Source: Exotic Car Trader Final thoughts Of the 11,578 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34s produced, 4,193 of them were V-Spec models. Given its fame and relatively low production numbers, R34s command a hefty price, and this one is no different. The seller is asking $349,999, which, if you ask me, is questionable at best. Then again, this is an extremely low mileage example in the spec that most enthusiasts drool over, so perhaps I'm just not the target audience for an R34. If that's a good price for you, and you can pick up the car from Auburn Hills, Michigan, we would gladly accept your invitation for a ride. Thanks in advance! About the Author Gabriel Ionica View Profile
The Advertiser
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Nissan GT-R returns to Australia
Nissan has added a colour from its legendary GT-R – which was discontinued this year – to the options list of its Z sports car, one of three new paint choices in Australian showrooms for the 2025 model year. The Nissan Z is produced in the same factory in Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan where every Nissan Skyline GT-R plus the most recent R35 GT-R, which dropped the Skyline name, has been made since 1969. Bayside Blue is a colour first used on the wild-looking 1995 R33 Skyline GT-R LM, which was a road-going homologation special designed to compete at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The colour was named after the Bayshore Highway in Tokyo, Japan – a prominent road in the city's underground car culture, made famous in countless racing video games. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It was also used on the next-generation R34 Skyline GT-R, introduced in 1999, and made a comeback on the R35 GT-R in 2019 for a 50th anniversary of the GT-R nameplate. For the 2025 model year, the blue GT-R paintwork is available on the standard Z coupe – but not the high-performance Nismo version – at no extra cost. It's one of three new colour choices for the 2025 Z, with a Super Black roof option added for the existing Ivory Pearl and Plasma Red exteriors, offered on both Z and Z Nismo coupes. A Super Black roof was already offered with Brilliant Silver across the lineup, and with the Nismo-exclusive Slate Grey. Other exterior finishes include Black Diamond on both the standard and Nismo coupes, with the standard coupe also offered in Gun and Rosewood metallic finishes. Pricing for the Z is unchanged, with the standard Z ringing up at $76,140 before on-road costs and the Nismo priced at $94,605 before on-roads. The Z is now Nissan's only sports car, and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque, with the Nismo upping those outputs to 309kW and 520Nm. The standard coupe is offered with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, both available for the same price, but the Nismo is auto-only. The flagship Z continues to offer various mechanical and aesthetic enhancements, in addition to the bump in power and torque. The R35 GT-R bowed out of Australian showrooms in October 2021 – one of a number of sports cars axed due to tougher safety regulations – with 993 sold here since its introduction in April 2009. Orders for the R35 closed in Japan in March 2025 ahead of the last examples set to be delivered to customers there by October. Despite widely publicised financial challenges – which forced a change of global CEO – Nissan says it remains committed to sports cars, and has previously indicated it plans on a new-generation 'R36' GT-R which may be an electric vehicle (EV). The GT-R made a huge impact in Australia when the R32 Skyline GT-R dominated Group A touring car racing from its arrival in 1990, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship three times and two Bathurst 1000 races. It was the first Japanese car to win the Bathurst race and remains so to this day, but that position is under threat as Toyota will enter Supercars with its Supra sports car in 2026. The R32 was the first road-going GT-R offered in Australia, despite the GT-R being made in Japan since 1969, with Nissan offering only 100 units here. The follow-up R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R models weren't sold here but have a cult following on our roads as grey (private) imports. MORE: Everything Nissan Z MORE: Everything Nissan GT-R Content originally sourced from: Nissan has added a colour from its legendary GT-R – which was discontinued this year – to the options list of its Z sports car, one of three new paint choices in Australian showrooms for the 2025 model year. The Nissan Z is produced in the same factory in Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan where every Nissan Skyline GT-R plus the most recent R35 GT-R, which dropped the Skyline name, has been made since 1969. Bayside Blue is a colour first used on the wild-looking 1995 R33 Skyline GT-R LM, which was a road-going homologation special designed to compete at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The colour was named after the Bayshore Highway in Tokyo, Japan – a prominent road in the city's underground car culture, made famous in countless racing video games. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It was also used on the next-generation R34 Skyline GT-R, introduced in 1999, and made a comeback on the R35 GT-R in 2019 for a 50th anniversary of the GT-R nameplate. For the 2025 model year, the blue GT-R paintwork is available on the standard Z coupe – but not the high-performance Nismo version – at no extra cost. It's one of three new colour choices for the 2025 Z, with a Super Black roof option added for the existing Ivory Pearl and Plasma Red exteriors, offered on both Z and Z Nismo coupes. A Super Black roof was already offered with Brilliant Silver across the lineup, and with the Nismo-exclusive Slate Grey. Other exterior finishes include Black Diamond on both the standard and Nismo coupes, with the standard coupe also offered in Gun and Rosewood metallic finishes. Pricing for the Z is unchanged, with the standard Z ringing up at $76,140 before on-road costs and the Nismo priced at $94,605 before on-roads. The Z is now Nissan's only sports car, and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque, with the Nismo upping those outputs to 309kW and 520Nm. The standard coupe is offered with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, both available for the same price, but the Nismo is auto-only. The flagship Z continues to offer various mechanical and aesthetic enhancements, in addition to the bump in power and torque. The R35 GT-R bowed out of Australian showrooms in October 2021 – one of a number of sports cars axed due to tougher safety regulations – with 993 sold here since its introduction in April 2009. Orders for the R35 closed in Japan in March 2025 ahead of the last examples set to be delivered to customers there by October. Despite widely publicised financial challenges – which forced a change of global CEO – Nissan says it remains committed to sports cars, and has previously indicated it plans on a new-generation 'R36' GT-R which may be an electric vehicle (EV). The GT-R made a huge impact in Australia when the R32 Skyline GT-R dominated Group A touring car racing from its arrival in 1990, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship three times and two Bathurst 1000 races. It was the first Japanese car to win the Bathurst race and remains so to this day, but that position is under threat as Toyota will enter Supercars with its Supra sports car in 2026. The R32 was the first road-going GT-R offered in Australia, despite the GT-R being made in Japan since 1969, with Nissan offering only 100 units here. The follow-up R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R models weren't sold here but have a cult following on our roads as grey (private) imports. MORE: Everything Nissan Z MORE: Everything Nissan GT-R Content originally sourced from: Nissan has added a colour from its legendary GT-R – which was discontinued this year – to the options list of its Z sports car, one of three new paint choices in Australian showrooms for the 2025 model year. The Nissan Z is produced in the same factory in Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan where every Nissan Skyline GT-R plus the most recent R35 GT-R, which dropped the Skyline name, has been made since 1969. Bayside Blue is a colour first used on the wild-looking 1995 R33 Skyline GT-R LM, which was a road-going homologation special designed to compete at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The colour was named after the Bayshore Highway in Tokyo, Japan – a prominent road in the city's underground car culture, made famous in countless racing video games. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It was also used on the next-generation R34 Skyline GT-R, introduced in 1999, and made a comeback on the R35 GT-R in 2019 for a 50th anniversary of the GT-R nameplate. For the 2025 model year, the blue GT-R paintwork is available on the standard Z coupe – but not the high-performance Nismo version – at no extra cost. It's one of three new colour choices for the 2025 Z, with a Super Black roof option added for the existing Ivory Pearl and Plasma Red exteriors, offered on both Z and Z Nismo coupes. A Super Black roof was already offered with Brilliant Silver across the lineup, and with the Nismo-exclusive Slate Grey. Other exterior finishes include Black Diamond on both the standard and Nismo coupes, with the standard coupe also offered in Gun and Rosewood metallic finishes. Pricing for the Z is unchanged, with the standard Z ringing up at $76,140 before on-road costs and the Nismo priced at $94,605 before on-roads. The Z is now Nissan's only sports car, and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque, with the Nismo upping those outputs to 309kW and 520Nm. The standard coupe is offered with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, both available for the same price, but the Nismo is auto-only. The flagship Z continues to offer various mechanical and aesthetic enhancements, in addition to the bump in power and torque. The R35 GT-R bowed out of Australian showrooms in October 2021 – one of a number of sports cars axed due to tougher safety regulations – with 993 sold here since its introduction in April 2009. Orders for the R35 closed in Japan in March 2025 ahead of the last examples set to be delivered to customers there by October. Despite widely publicised financial challenges – which forced a change of global CEO – Nissan says it remains committed to sports cars, and has previously indicated it plans on a new-generation 'R36' GT-R which may be an electric vehicle (EV). The GT-R made a huge impact in Australia when the R32 Skyline GT-R dominated Group A touring car racing from its arrival in 1990, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship three times and two Bathurst 1000 races. It was the first Japanese car to win the Bathurst race and remains so to this day, but that position is under threat as Toyota will enter Supercars with its Supra sports car in 2026. The R32 was the first road-going GT-R offered in Australia, despite the GT-R being made in Japan since 1969, with Nissan offering only 100 units here. The follow-up R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R models weren't sold here but have a cult following on our roads as grey (private) imports. MORE: Everything Nissan Z MORE: Everything Nissan GT-R Content originally sourced from: Nissan has added a colour from its legendary GT-R – which was discontinued this year – to the options list of its Z sports car, one of three new paint choices in Australian showrooms for the 2025 model year. The Nissan Z is produced in the same factory in Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan where every Nissan Skyline GT-R plus the most recent R35 GT-R, which dropped the Skyline name, has been made since 1969. Bayside Blue is a colour first used on the wild-looking 1995 R33 Skyline GT-R LM, which was a road-going homologation special designed to compete at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The colour was named after the Bayshore Highway in Tokyo, Japan – a prominent road in the city's underground car culture, made famous in countless racing video games. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It was also used on the next-generation R34 Skyline GT-R, introduced in 1999, and made a comeback on the R35 GT-R in 2019 for a 50th anniversary of the GT-R nameplate. For the 2025 model year, the blue GT-R paintwork is available on the standard Z coupe – but not the high-performance Nismo version – at no extra cost. It's one of three new colour choices for the 2025 Z, with a Super Black roof option added for the existing Ivory Pearl and Plasma Red exteriors, offered on both Z and Z Nismo coupes. A Super Black roof was already offered with Brilliant Silver across the lineup, and with the Nismo-exclusive Slate Grey. Other exterior finishes include Black Diamond on both the standard and Nismo coupes, with the standard coupe also offered in Gun and Rosewood metallic finishes. Pricing for the Z is unchanged, with the standard Z ringing up at $76,140 before on-road costs and the Nismo priced at $94,605 before on-roads. The Z is now Nissan's only sports car, and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque, with the Nismo upping those outputs to 309kW and 520Nm. The standard coupe is offered with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, both available for the same price, but the Nismo is auto-only. The flagship Z continues to offer various mechanical and aesthetic enhancements, in addition to the bump in power and torque. The R35 GT-R bowed out of Australian showrooms in October 2021 – one of a number of sports cars axed due to tougher safety regulations – with 993 sold here since its introduction in April 2009. Orders for the R35 closed in Japan in March 2025 ahead of the last examples set to be delivered to customers there by October. Despite widely publicised financial challenges – which forced a change of global CEO – Nissan says it remains committed to sports cars, and has previously indicated it plans on a new-generation 'R36' GT-R which may be an electric vehicle (EV). The GT-R made a huge impact in Australia when the R32 Skyline GT-R dominated Group A touring car racing from its arrival in 1990, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship three times and two Bathurst 1000 races. It was the first Japanese car to win the Bathurst race and remains so to this day, but that position is under threat as Toyota will enter Supercars with its Supra sports car in 2026. The R32 was the first road-going GT-R offered in Australia, despite the GT-R being made in Japan since 1969, with Nissan offering only 100 units here. The follow-up R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R models weren't sold here but have a cult following on our roads as grey (private) imports. MORE: Everything Nissan Z MORE: Everything Nissan GT-R Content originally sourced from:
Auto Express
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Nissan Patrol Nismo is here to cheer up GT-R fans
Nissan's Nismo division is having a bit of a resurgence of late by tweaking the all-electric Ariya and in other markets, the Z sports car, too. As with the Ariya, it's time for another unlikely Nissan to get the performance sub-brand's treatment, say hello to the Patrol Nismo. Unfortunately, as is the case with the V6-powered 370Z-successor, the Nissan Z Nismo, the Patrol Nismo won't come to the UK. Instead, sales will be solely restricted to the Middle East – somewhere the standard Patrol has become massively popular, thanks to its sand dune-busting off-road ability, reliability and tuneable, robust engines. Nissan has extracted 70bhp more than the regular Patrol, despite the Nismo version using the same twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 engine, which shares some elements with the twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 found in the old R35-generation GT-R. In the Patrol Nismo there's now a whopping 495bhp and 700Nm of torque, a tune Nissan says was a 'direct result of extensive customer insights and feedback' from the Middle East. Advertisement - Article continues below Performance figures haven't been announced yet, but the eight-seat Patrol Nismo is 200mm longer than a Range Rover and weighs a chunky 2,817kg, so despite that powerful engine, it's unlikely to give any GT-R owners a fright. That said, the nine-speed automatic transmission has been recalibrated with quicker shifts available through the steering wheel-mounted paddles. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The Patrol Nismo also receives a revised power steering system, a new Nismo-tuned electronic damper set-up and even a bespoke Nismo exhaust system that is engineered to 'deliver a deep, resonant note', according to Nissan. While the Nissan Patrol isn't the most aerodynamic car around, Nismo has actually gone to the trouble of adding some body parts to improve the hot SUV in this area. The new fins and wings surrounding the lower body contribute to generating downforce, along with a new rear diffuser and spoiler. A revised mesh on the front grille provides better cooling to the radiator, while new intakes reduce brake disc temperatures by six per cent – just what you need in the Middle East. Five exterior paint finishes are available: White Pearl, Grey Metallic, Blue Metallic, Black Pearl and a Nismo-exclusive Stealth Grey. Along with the typical red accents you find on Nismo cars, there are larger 22-inch forged aluminium wheels that are 23 per cent lighter than the standard car's rims. The Nismo's colour scheme extends to the interior, where you'll find red Nismo-branded sports seats, carbon-fibre 'inspired' surfaces, an aluminium accelerator and a red 12-o'clock marker on the steering wheel. Buy a car with Auto Express. Our nationwide dealer network has some fantastic cars on offer right now with new, used and leasing deals to choose from... Find a car with the experts Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal The BMW M5 Touring is M car royalty, with a thoroughly impressive PHEV powertrain. It's our Deal of the Day for 29 June Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019 Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019 From poor electric car sales to crashes in F1, Mike Rutherford thinks its been a crazy few weeks in the automotive world New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD Honda EV plans are gathering momentum, and they'll be realised in the groundbreaking 0 SUV next year
Top Gear
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Spotted! Lando Norris's 1,000bhp Liberty Walk GT-R being towed through London
F1 ace's specially liveried Nissan is heading to Silverstone… via Big Ben Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Sure, Big Ben is really quite big, but is it as big as a specially liveried Nissan GT-R with 1,000bhp heading to a really really quite big event this weekend? No. No it is not. Spotted here crawling across Westminster Bridge is McLaren F1 ace Lando Norris's very own GT-R. A Liberty Walk GT-R with many horsepowers and an eye-catching livery that matches his helmet design, strapped to the back of an army truck headed for Silverstone.
Top Gear
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
One of the R35's ‘fathers' reckons the next Nissan GT-R might be a hybrid
Supercars Tamura-san tells Top Gear we shouldn't be surprised if new Godzilla isn't a full EV Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading The next Nissan GT-R could very well be a hybrid, according to Nissan brand ambassador Hiroshi Tamura. It could also very well take another ten years to get here, but more on that later. Tamura-san, former GT-R product planner and one of the R35's 'fathers', told that he's not entirely sure Godzilla's return will be powered entirely by electrons. Advertisement - Page continues below 'I'm not sure it will be 100 per cent EV,' he said. 'I believe Nissan will get customer opinions on the next GT-R. And if the customer doesn't want a full, 100 per cent electric car, we shouldn't [build one]. 'But if customers accepted a hybrid, it probably might happen.' You might like There's a fairly large caveat to insert here: though Tamura-san has been at the heart of the R35 GT-R's story – and Skylines before that – through his tenure as Godzilla's product planner, he no longer sits on the GT-R inner circle. That now rests with new CEO and performance car fan Ivan Espinosa and his team. Tamura-san however, is sure they'll ask the right questions. 'We need to show the next trend ,' he said. 'This is a very important role for the GT-R. It's easy to say, 'oh, it might be a hybrid', but in my opinion the most important thing is how the customer, how the audience feels [when driving].' Advertisement - Page continues below He points to his own experience shaping and developing Godzilla's long history when, back at the turn of the century, he was one of the people – along with Kazutoshi Mizuno – tasked with resurrecting the supercar slayer. You'll remember the Skyline GT-R famously went from a long line of straight-six powerhouses that stretched from 1969 right up to the R34, before transforming into a monster V6 in the now-very-much-dead R35. 'The first time we showed the R35 [internally] the reaction was horrible!' he laughed. 'They said 'Tamura-san, it must be an inline-six, you cannot put in a boring V6! 'I know the RB26 has a nice screaming sound, but we needed some excitement, and a new solution, and that's why we selected the V6.' 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. His point: we shouldn't get hung up on what powers the next GT-R. 'People might not expect the solution, but the goal – and the most important thing – is happiness. Not the solution's name. It's creating something new, creating a new trend.' All of this is assuming Nissan even gets the chance to build a new GT-R. From the outside it's easy: a car so ingrained in the company's history that making a new one is a no-brainer. But Nissan's in trouble: it recently announced plans to slash more jobs (now totalling 20,000), close seven factories and put all post-2026 new car development on ice. No word on whether Godzilla was part of Nissan's post-2026 world. Tamura-san however, knows how deep the GT-R connection runs. 'I believe it's something more fundamental; some spiritual connection internally and externally. One of the ways [to make this connection] is to have an emotional car. 'The GT-R is like Gundam tech. It embodies very strong power, controlled by technology. You are the commander. The car is the extension. 'The GT-R is about having strong leadership. That's its connection into our company.' Here's hoping we'll see that face rise from the ocean to scare a whole new generation of supercars once again. Image: Toby Thyer for Top Gear
