Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (2002)

Overview:

On 14 January 2005, NISMO resurrected the R34 GT-R for one last tour of duty before the introduction of the anticipated next generation GT-R. Labeled as the R34 Z-Tune, the NISMO engineers made the car the most powerful road-going GT-R in the World. The heavily spread rumor of a 10 second 1/4 mile time only added to the Z-Tune's supercar status, thus placing it in the realm of super exotics like the Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Murcielago and Porsche Carerra GT at less than half the price in some cases. With the production of R34 GT-R ending in 2002, the only option for NISMO was to find R34 GT-Rs with less than 20,000 miles in pristine condition. Using these GT-Rs as the foundation, and with a lot of technology borrowed from the JGTC GT500 class GT-Rs and endurance racing GT-Rs, the so called Z-Tune had a heavily modified 2.8 L Z2 version of the RB26DETT instead of the stock 2.6 L Z1 engine, forged pistons, forged connecting rods, NISMO spec camshafts, and an upgraded ECUgave the Z-Tune 500 HP (370 kW) and 540 N·m (400 lb·ft) of torque. Other modifications included extensive chassis stiffening, an F1 quality SACHS coilover system worth $35,000 USD, a specially designed Brembo Braking system as well several other exclusive features. The car quickly became affectionately known as the "Mother of all GT-Rs" and its price tag reflects that, at about US$ 175,000. NISMO has stated that this car will be a limited edition, and all 20 of 20 built have already been sold! With the limited quantity, the Z-Tune is one of the rarest productions cars made by a major Automotive company.

Performance/Specifications:

Engine

• Type: RB26 2.6-liter DOHC inline-6
• Injection: Duttweiler Performance.
• Ignition: MSD.
• Intercooler: Spearco.
• Turbo: Turbonetics.
• Fuel: Sunoco Racing Fuel.
• Lubricant: Castrol.

Drivetrain

• Transmission: Nissan original equipment.
• Clutch: Nissan original equipment.
• Shifter: Veilside.
• Driveshaft: Nissan original equipment.
• Headers: Nissan original equipment.
• Mufflers: Nissan original equipment.
• Tubes: Cobb.
• Fuel pump: Nissan original equipment.
• Hoses: Nissan original equipment.

Suspension

• Springs: Kaizo Industries.
• Shocks: Kaizo Industries.

Wheels

• Type: Rays Volk RE30
• Front size: 19-by-11.0 inches.
• Rear size: 19-by-11.0 inches.

Tires

• Manufacturer/Model: Continental Sport Contact 2
• Front: 285/35R19
• Rear: 285/35R19