Vehicle Description
PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR IS FOR SALE ONLY TO OUT OF STATE BUYERS OR
DEALERS ONLY - CANNOT BE SOLD IN CALIFORNIA DUE TO SMOG EMISSION
REGULATIONS West Coast Classics are proud to present a very rare
and recently US import 1995 Nissan Skyline GTR VSPEC edition with
139K km (86K original miles).Imported from Japan to the U.S in 2020
and in the desirable 'Midnight Purple' color and upgraded with
18x10 'Work Emotion' Racing wheels with 275 rubber, Nismo mats,
Apexi turbines, tuned ECU, 700cc injectors, upgraded cams, trust
oil cooler, trust front mount intercooler, Koyo aluminum racing
radiator, KKS intercooler piping, adjustable coilover suspension,
Defi gauges/link system, racing pipe, HKS EVC boost controller, HKS
torque splitter, super air flow convertor, Nismo bumper, carbon
front clip, carbon rear splitter, front/rear tow hooks, oil catch
can, etc.Following up on its widely celebrated R32 predecessor,
timing of the arrival of the new Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 on the
world scene in 1995 played a big part in the eventual long-term
success of this iteration of the Japanese performance car. No easy
task when amid spiraling performance and top speeds achieved by the
new generation of Japanese sports cars, a panic-induced gentlemen's
agreement was struck between Japanese car manufacturers and
government officials to limit new model performance rating figures
not to exceed 276 brake horsepower.The R33 nevertheless debuted at
an optimal moment in popular culture. Video games such as 'Gran
Turismo' popularized the Skyline and other performance cars from
Japan of the era, even in the United States and other envious
markets where the GT-R could not be sold. The R33 would perpetuate
the Skyline GT-Rs nickname 'Godzilla', the monster from Japan
earned by the R32 after stellar performances in early 1990's
Australian motorsport, as car enthusiasts embraced Nissan's
performance marque as a force to be reckoned with. Indeed, the R33
would make appearances in the first few 'Fast and the Furious'
films of the 2000's; with its R34 successor notably driven by the
late Paul Walker, making an even greater impression for the Skyline
GT-R name throughout the film franchise.Delivered new to its first
owner Japan, this Skyline GT-R like all examples, a right-hand
drive car equipped with ATTESA all-wheel drive, is presented in its
desirable factory original finish of 'Midnight Purple' over a
two-tone gray interior. Beneath the hood sits a 2.6-liter,
twin-turbocharged, twin-cam, 24-valve inline-six mated to a
five-speed manual transmission, with all the original Japanese
safety stickers and decals still attached and preserved in
remarkable condition. The Nissan shows just over 139,952 kilometers
(86,962 miles) at time of sale and wears 'Federal' sports tires on
alloy wheels shaped by five double-spokes, through which black
'Brembo' brake calipers installed by the factory can be seen.
Notably, while the GT-R has always been a popular target for
customizers to add performance enhancements and body modifications,
this R33 desirably retains mostly all of its original stock
configuration and factory finishes along with a few very desirable
upgrades.Though the Skyline GT-R had grown to amass fans around the
globe, collectors in the United States were not able to lay claim
to their own R33 until recently. Only now through the 25-year
historic import rule can the R33 be imported legally. Having
arrived from Japan last year, this 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R has
obviously received exceptional care from new and is a prime example
of a factory original R33 ready to reward dedicated enthusiasts for
their patience. The celebrated R33 Godzilla; a champion of Japanese
Domestic Market performance Finished in desirable 'Midnight Purple'
over two-tone gray interior 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six
paired with five-speed manual gearbox; all-wheel drive Delivered
new to Japan and imported to the U.S. in 2020; now currently
registered with U.S. title in Washington state. Offered in all
original and unmodified condition; odometer displays just over
4139,952 kilometers (86,962 miles)It is of note that it is now
legal to import and register any of these right-hand-drive cars in
48 states. Hawaii has some safety regulations that can make things
a bit more difficult, and California has its own set of rules.
Before a resident of the Golden State can register any GT-R for the
road, it will have to be modified to pass strict emissions testing.
We understand that G amp;K Auto Conversion in Santa Ana, California
is the only lab to have both California and direct-import
certification. The process can cost upwards of $10,000 and take
over two months, after which the car will still have to pass a smog
test every two years like every other post-1975 model registered in
the state. Therefore please note that we are selling the car to out
of state or dealers only as it currently has a Washington State
title and is not currently California smog compliant.Skylines are a
legendary line of sporty coupes and sedans that were only sold in
Japan and Australia. The 1995 GT-R version's turbocharged 2.6-liter
in-line six, its four-wheel-drive, its considerable racing history,
and the fact that it is was a new version of Nissan's most
sophisticated performance car has made the GT-R a legend in it's
own lifetime.The original Skyline was a Japanese only market,
high-performance, 4-door sedan that debuted at the 1969 Tokyo Motor
Show. By the time the cars second-generation was introduced in
1973, the Nissan Skyline was only available as a 2-door coupe.
Unfortunately, due to the worldwide oil crises at the time and much
stricter emissions standards, less than 200 Skyline GT-Rs were
produced. Sixteen years later, Nissan re-introduced the Skyline
GT-R to a performance-starved public and used the car as a showcase
for the brands latest technology and engineering. The
third-generation car, code-named (R32) also introduced an
all-wheel-drive system that was propelled by a 2.6-liter
turbocharged inline-6-cylinder pushing out 276 horsepower and 260
lb-ft of torque. Drivers could hit Zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds
and reach the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds. The predecessor to this
car appeared in 1989, the year Nissan cooked up the first
twin-turbo and intercooled 4WD Skyline for Group A and N track
racing. Enthusiasts around the world salivated over its technology
which was tweaked to over 300+ horsepower. Some called it "so good,
it's scary." This 1989-1994 generation car is the one that earned
the nickname 'Godzilla', after the giant, mythical fire-breathing
movie lizard. The cars ability to completely dominate everything
from American muscle cars to super exotics from Europe on the
racetrack helped it achieve legendary status.By 1995 the GT-R came
in three forms: standard GT-R; the GT-R V-Spec you see here, which
has a more advanced driveline; and a racing version with a revised
suspension, called the N1. In any form, the new GT-R is technically
peerless. For motivation, twin ceramic turbochargers with an
intercooler feed a 2.6-liter six with 12.0 psi of boost. The
claimed 276 hp (at 6800 rpm) bumps up against the Japanese
automakers' voluntary power ceiling (Nissan insiders say the GT-R's
actual figure is more like 311 hp). At 4400 rpm, there's 271
pound-feet of torque. Redline is a sizzling 8000 rpm.A five-speed
manual feeds the GT-R's four-wheel drive via a center differential
sporting an electronically controlled multiplate clutch. This
"ATTESA E-TS" system sends 100 percent of the torque to the rear
wheels until a wheel sensor detects slipthen it meters up to 50
percent of the torque to the front. Our V-Spec GT-R had yet another
electronically controlled clutch, called A-LSD, which serves as a
separat...for more information please contact the seller.
