Pre-Order the GT Spirit – 1:18 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R LB Super Silhouette Red 2020 – Resin Model

The R34 represents the fifth and final iteration of the Skyline to carry the revered GT-R badge, a lineage stretching back to 1969. Its predecessor, the R32, earned the nickname “Godzilla” for smashing performance records abroad.

The R34, produced for just three years (1999-2002), featured a purposeful, aggressive four-seat coupe shape. Nissan embraced enthusiast culture by releasing special editions including V-Spec (Victory), M-Spec (Mizuno), N1, and the ultimate Z-Tune. The platform became fertile soil for tuners worldwide.

The legendary RB26DETT straight-six twin-turbo engine officially produced 276hp due to Japan’s ‘gentleman’s agreement’. In reality, most stock examples tested at 327-330 bhp. Performance: 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds, 165mph top speed.

The cast iron block was engineered to handle over 500hp from factory. Enthusiasts achieve 600hp with everyday reliability, with extreme builds reaching 1,200hp. Key upgrades include adjustable cam gears, E85 fuel, and single turbo conversions for maximum response and power.

The R34’s iconic, timeless JDM lines are purposeful yet elegant. Designers utilized forged alloy wheels and aluminium panels for weight savings. V-Spec II models featured a carbon fiber bonnet with NACA duct.

The Liberty Walk LB-ER34 Super Silhouette pushes aesthetic boundaries to extremes. This one-off project pays homage to wildly box-flared Group 5 Japanese touring cars of the 1980s, with massive diffusers and towering rear wings—proving the R34’s chassis is a canvas for performance art.

ATTESA E-TS PRO: V-Spec models featured this advanced AWD system with G-sensors electronically splitting torque up to 50/50 between axles, plus side-to-side at the rear via Active LSD.

Super-HICAS: Four-wheel steering system for improved cornering above 50mph. Many enthusiasts remove it for more predictable handling at high power levels. Transmission upgrades with shorter ratios (4.11 differential) and front LSD are considered essential for serious builds.

The cabin balances purpose with era-appropriate technology. The distinctive 5.8-inch Multi-Function Display (MFD) displays tuner-friendly data on boost pressure, temperatures, and torque split—revolutionary for its time.

The M-Spec ‘luxury’ variant featured heated leather seats with different foam for smoother ride. Overall build quality is high with remarkably preserved dashboards, though driver’s seat bolster wear is common.

The R34 scores 10/10 for Racing Heritage (JGTC dominance) and 10/10 for Culture Influence (Fast & Furious, Gran Turismo icon). Today it’s a blue-chip collectible with values between $180,000-$240,000 USD for pristine examples.

UK collectors cherish the 80 V-Spec GT-Rs imported 1999/2000 through Middlehurst Motorsport. Ultra-rare variants include Nür versions and the pinnacle NISMO Z-Tune (20 examples, near £500,000). Minor factory details transform a great performance car into a priceless collector’s asset.