Vehicle Description
There was a second round of horsepower wars in the 1990s, this time
with Japanese automakers competing to build their versions of the
ultimate performance car. Sports cars like this range-topping 1993
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec were putting out impressive horsepower
numbers that were matched by advanced suspensions, powerful brakes,
and drop-dead gorgeous styling. Nicknamed 'Godzilla', the GT-R was
specifically designed by Nissan to homologate the Skyline for Group
A racing, and the V-Spec upgraded version that was introduced in
1993 is an ultra-rare car that is widely considered to be one of
the greatest performance cars ever built. This particular beauty
shows only 101,797KM (or 63,253 actual miles) and features an
upgraded drivetrain that boasts north of 700HP, a big upgraded
turbo, and killer good looks that make it one of the more
impressive examples on the Western market today.
Why should this R32 be on your short list? First of all, it's
regarded as one of the all-time great Japanese cars ever built.
Secondly, it's been tastefully upgraded yet loses none of the
spirit that made these cars such instant legends. It's beautifully
finished in a shade akin to Spark Silver Metallic (car was
originally code AH3 Red Pearl Metallic according to the trim tag),
and carries all the beautiful Skyline GT-R design cues that made
these 3rd generation cars so popular: the sculpted bumpers, vented
front fascia, muscular fenders, sloping hood, abrupt rear window,
the sharp angle between the deck lid and rear fascia, and those
iconic headlamps and taillamps. Compared to the subdued wedge
design of the previous generations, these cars were absolute
jaw-droppers the moment they hit the streets. This particular
Godzilla takes the already killer look and steps it up even further
with a carbon fiber Seibon hood, front lip, and ducktail spoiler,
along with the exposed upgraded intercooler in the bottom grille
and a set of bright CCW 17-inch wheels. The paint absolutely
glistens and the bodywork is laser-straight and the fantastic shape
of this Nissan has aged extremely well. Fit and finish are typical
old-school Nissan high-quality, with exacting gaps, a precise feel
to the doors, and everything seals up properly. The paint has a
shine that matches the car's pedigree, and anywhere you go, this
monster draws a crowd of enthusiasts young and old. Nobody runs
from this Godzilla.
Sporty cloth buckets still look comfortable and show commensurate
wear despite living in a car that could easily cause you to soil
yourself. Simple yet effective inside, the ergonomics are spot-on,
with an instrument cluster full of bright, easy-to-read gauges and
a wrap-around cockpit feel that emphasizes the car's sporty
profile. With all the upgrades to the drivetrain, the instruments
needed some augmenting, so an NRG hub, Apexi FC Commander tuner,
Greddy turbo timer and AEM boost, fuel/air gauges were added to
give the driver a full accounting of everything going on under the
hood. Factory options included power windows, locks, mirrors, and
A/C, which still blows cold, and the stock radio was upgraded to an
Eclipse double din touchscreen head unit that features all the
modern goodies. A Greddy steering wheel anchors the cockpit, while
the leather-wrapped shifter for the 5-speed manual transmission
falls easily to hand so the driver can concentrate on the miles
whizzing by. The backseat area is all stock, and while the
upholstery on the seats, door panels, and carpets throughout the
cabin are original, the inside of this GT-R is still very
presentable and comfortable. There's even a bit of trunk space out
back, which is wild when you think that a borderline super-car like
this still has plenty of space for your luggage and friends.
Under the hood is wear this Godzilla roars, where the original,
numbers-matching 2.6L Inline 6 (RB26DETT) motor has been upgraded
with a big, T4 single turbo. Built and tuned by GS Motorsports, the
list of drivetrain mods is extensive, including a Power FC ECU, HKS
cams, Splitfire coil pack, and Greddy performance parts that
include upgraded cam gear, timing belt, pulleys, and a Greddy
titanium exhaust, just to name a few. It's been tuned for E85 gas
and boasts around 700 horsepower, which means this AWD coupe is
going to challenge pretty much everything on the street and track.
It looks great under the hood too, with a Mines strut bar, Gretty
intake manifold, custom catch can and cam cover, along with an
aluminum radiator that all add sparkle to the engine bay. The
5-speed manual transmission shifts cleanly through all the gears
thanks to the help of an Exedy triple-plate clutch kit, and an
electronic front differential locker was installed to switch this
baby into a RWD drifter with a flip a switch. Yeah, it's fast, and
boy does it handle well. The sport suspension works with K-sport
coilovers, and with power steering and powerful Brembo four-wheel
disc brakes assisted by ABS, you can hit the corners with
confidence. Finishing off the aggressive import look is a bright
set of 17x9.5 CCW rims wrapped with 245/45/17 Nitto performance
radials that are downright grippy.
A true icon, if you grew up during the Japanese supercar wars, you
know this is the one to own. With less than 1,500 GT-R V-Spec I
units ever built, this Godzilla is quickly shooting up the list of
most valuable imports to own. We have a strong feeling that we'll
be looking back at our list price in a couple years to reminisce
about the time these cars were still within reach. If you want
incredible performance and a sound investment, look no further.
Call today!
