Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R (BNR32)
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Specifications
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Skyline R32 GT-R
- Chassis Code
- BNR32
- Year Range
- 08/1989-11/1994
- Category
- Performance
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Manual
- Engine
- RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbo I6
- Eligible For Import Under
- 25 years or older classic car scheme *
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About Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R:
The Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R is one of the true staples of JDM car culture, revered by collectors and enthusiasts around the world. Its extraordinary racing success in Japan and Australia earned it the legendary “Godzilla” nickname, while appearances in Initial D, Gran Turismo and the wider tuning scene have cemented its place in modern car culture.
Powered by Nissan’s legendary 2.6L twin-turbo RB26DETT inline-six, the R32 GT-R combined serious performance with advanced four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, creating a car capable of challenging far more expensive performance machinery.
GT-R — The standard BNR32 specification, featuring the RB26DETT, four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering.
GT-R V-Spec — Performance-focused version with Brembo brakes, 17-inch BBS wheels and revised suspension and drivetrain tuning.
GT-R V-Spec II — Further-developed V-Spec with wider 245/45 R17 tyres and additional performance-focused upgrades.
The later V-Spec models typically command higher prices, although condition remains one of the biggest factors determining value. Buyers should be particularly cautious when selecting cars based on the state of rust, a well-known issue with older Japanese cars, especially when assessing vehicles that have spent years in harsh or poorly maintained environments.
To this day, the R32 GT-R remains a top pick among JDM enthusiasts, and is often considered one of the more accessible ways into Nissan’s legendary GT-R lineage spanning the BNR32, BNR33, BNR34 and R35. Its reputation as a genuine enthusiast’s car means that originality, specification, history and condition can matter more to collectors than simply the retail sticker price.
R32 GT-Rs are a popular choice for importing from Japan into Australia, where better-preserved examples are increasingly favoured by collectors worldwide. With the model firmly established as a modern JDM classic, the collector trifecta of rarity, desirability and condition plays a major role in determining which cars command a premium.
The R32 GT-R remains an icon of Japanese performance — a car that combined racing pedigree, RB26 power, advanced engineering and unmistakable 1990s styling, while establishing a tuning and enthusiast culture that continues to surround the model today.