Difference Between Series 1, 2 And 3 R33 Gt-r?

[dilmah]

Hi,

Sorry if this question has been asked 247099998 times before, but I searched everywhere and couldn't find a definite answer when it came to GT-R specifics. I'm guessing it will differ slightly from the differences between the GTS-T series'.

What is the differences between the following and how do you tell them apart easily?

• R33 GT-R Series 1
  
• R33 GT-R Series 2
  
• R33 GT-R Series 3
  

Is it to do with the shape of the lights, bonnet, xenon lights, airbag standard/optional (driver and/or passenger), active LSD?

Thanks!

[dilmah]

anybody?

[deant1]

I never realised there was 3 series of the standard GTR :S i had a quick look and found this info but that's just different named GTR's Not too sure how reliable this info is either...

1995-1997 (R33)

The R33 was developed in 1995 as a successor to the venerable R32 model that Japan had gotten to know well. The engine in the R33 was nearly identical to the R32. It used the same turbochargers, and the same specification of transmission, although the syncros were made to be stronger. The base model R33 GTR weighs 1750kg.

The R33 GTR launched in January 1995 with the base model GTR and the Vspec model. The Vspec mode weighed 10kg heavier, and had sportier suspension resulting in lower ground clearance. The Vspec also featured the newer Attesa-ETS Pro all wheel drive system, which included an Active Limited Slip differential. The Vspec model also included a four wheel independant channel ABS braking system.

At the same time as the release of the R33 GTR, and GTR Vspec. Nissan released an R33 GT-R Vspec N1 model. Changes on the R33 N1 model are similar to the R32 N1 model. The car was made lighter, by removing the ABS, air conditioning, sound system, rear wiper, and the trunk carpet. The R33 GT-R Vspec N1 received the slightly revised R33 N1 engine.

A special edition R33 was released on November 3rd 1997. The car was called the 400R, with R standing for Racing. Developed with Nismo, it featured an overbored RB26DETT engine, the RBX-GT2, with polished ports, an upgraded exhaust, composite parts, and a more free flowing turbo and intercooler system. The car developed a staggering 450 Horsepower, and allowed the car a top speed of over 200mph.

Info from: http://www.answers.com/topic/nissan-skyline-gt-r

I like how the v spec gets ABS then the v spec n1 gets abs removed. why add it in the first place !

Edited May 2, 2007 by deant1

[a20089]

The base model R33 GTR weighs 1750kg.

Rubbish. Try Wipipedia for a better idea.

External differences for the R33 GTR are hard to seefor each series. Probably a more experiance person may be able to answer.

Saying that, many have been modded so much visual clues might be misleading.

[deant1]

Just found a website of another link that lets you compare cars. http://english.auto.vl.ru

The model numbers changed only in the year 1997. And from what iv read the differences are as follows:

1995 R33 GTR

6 cylinder DOHC24 valve IC twin turbo

5 speed floor shift with OD

1997 R33 GTR

Water cooling serial 6 cylinder DOHC24 valve IC twin turbo

5 speed manual

Rear fog lamp

Xenon headlight (Discharge lamp)

Apart from the obvious two, xenon lights and rear fog lamp i'm not sure if the other two i'v listed are the same but the website didn't bother listing the full specs for one of them?? Since i'm assuming they are both watercooled and i don't have a clue what 5 speed floor shift with OD is?????

Edited May 3, 2007 by deant1

[fritter]

I have the series 3 r33 gtr

the series the comes with red stitching and inserts on the interior as well as the rear fog and xenon headlights. the gearbox is 5 speed manual without OD meaning that it is just another gear with similar ratios. So when u shift into it you are still accelerating forcefully. With the 5 speed OD ( series 1 and 2) the use of the 5th gear is for coasting/fuel economy.

[deant1]

I have the series 3 r33 gtr

the series the comes with red stitching and inserts on the interior as well as the rear fog and xenon headlights. the gearbox is 5 speed manual without OD meaning that it is just another gear with similar ratios. So when u shift into it you are still accelerating forcefully. With the 5 speed OD ( series 1 and 2) the use of the 5th gear is for coasting/fuel economy.

So is yours a 1997 or higher? just wondering if the website info is correct!

[PhilGTR]

So is yours a 1997 or higher? just wondering if the website info is correct!

I also have a S3 gtr 33 Vspec and u get dual airbags, red stitching on seats and steering wheel, large front lip, xenons and i got a momo steering wheel as standard too not sure wat else?

[deant1]

so what's the deal with series 2??? They also have the red stitching... not sure about everything else.

[wrxhoon]

The gear ratios are the same in all 3 R33 GTRS and 5th is O/d on all, series III has improved synchros though.

Series III is the only one with red inserts in the seats ( others are blue). S III has bigger lower lip , rear foglight, an opening( cutout) on the passengers side front blinker, xenon h/lights that have a different top bracket to the other 2, GTR on the fuse cover in the engine bay and some s III have factory leather trim as well.

Series I cars have one airbag standard but some will have 2 ( was a factory option). Series I have different steering wheel to the other 2 and different dash suround ( flat ( not bubbly). Some series III had momo steering wheels .

I'm sure there are other differences that don't come to mind right now .

By the way none of them weigh anywhere near 1750 kg, depending on the spec GTR , they are all about 1500-1540 kg

[deant1]

Thanks allot wrxhoon!

[fritter]

So is yours a 1997 or higher? just wondering if the website info is correct!

yeah mine is 1998