Vehicle Description
This car has quite the story, as it was brought stateside before
they were even legal. But this very rare JDM has recently been made
fully legal using it's original factory VIN number and cowl tag
which is all fully documented for the next new owner.
You may remember 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 101,964KM (or
63,357 actual miles) and features an upgraded drivetrain that
boasts north of 650WHP, 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 its original code KL0 - Spark Silver Metallic 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 2.6L Inline 6
(RB26DETT) motor has been upgraded with a big, T04R 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 650hp at the wheels
(and that's with it still set at low boost!), 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!