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After the success of the R31 GTS-R, the R32 GT-R returned with twin ceramic turbochargers, all-wheel steering, electronically controlled all wheel drive, and 280 hp (206 kW) at 6800 rpm. The RB26DETT engine actually produced about 320 hp, but was limited electronically. After removing the limiter, the car would put out 300+hp and could do 0-100 km/h in 4.7seconds and quarter mile in 12.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest GT-Rs to date. The GT-R had a significantly larger intercooler, larger brakes, and aluminium front guards and bonnet. Other distinguishing features include flared front and rear wheel arches.

The R32 GT-R was built as a Porsche 959 killer, and was designed specifically for Group A racing. It destroyed the Porsche lap records, and went on to win every race it entered between 1989 and 1997. It was such a fierce competitor, it earned the nickname Godzilla in Australia, the monster from Japan. The name has stuck, and become synonymous with its huge success. It caused much trouble in Japan as well, maintaining complete superiority. Such was GT-R's dominance that it is seen by some as a significant factor in the demise of Group A Touring Car racing, the formula being scrapped soon after. JTCC was similarly blighted by the R32 GT-R, and splintered soon after, leading to the switch to the Supertouring category and also indirectly to the GT500 category of today.


Much like the continued popularity of the Nissan Silvia, the BNR32 Skyline GT-R continues to populate circuits and drag events around Japan. The first to come with the RB26DETT engine and the also the least technologically sophisticated, the BNR32 is considered by many to be the "rawest" of the modern GT-R's. Tuning garages all across Japan have built countless monsters out of the BNR32 and have released parts for every aspect of its design. Popularity is still very strong and new parts are continuing to be released today.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline#GT-R_3


Production 1989 - 1994 Body Type 2-Door Coupe Engines RB26DETT I6 (GT-R) Transmission 4-speed AT, 5-speed MT Drive 4WD / FR Suspension Zenki: multilink, Kouki: multilink / leaf-spring Length 4,530 - 4,580 mm With 1,695 mm Height 1,325 - 1,340 mm Wheelbase 2,615 mm Curb weight 1430 kg Fuel capacity 75 liters
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look up 1992 bathurst highlights on youtube. there is like a 2 hour long video. It was known as godzilla because it was the Japanese monster that won 29 out of 29 races. It was so far ahead of its time. If you have not watched the full 1992 bathurst race i suggest it. A lot of history behind the car.

Edit: ill also add that the r32 was removed from the race because of its advanced 4wd. nothing was quicker at the top of the mountain. The only cars that came close where the sierra cosworths, however they where running much higher boost and where designed more for straights. To make it a more fair playing ground they also removed the turbos.

If you watch the 1992 race you will see why a lot of people really hated the r32 GTR. It won that last race after it crashed out because when a race is black flagged they take the winner of the last completed lap (in this instance Jim+skaife).

29 out of 29? Crazy... You can understand why it was so dominiate after seeing them around and knowing their capablities 20 years on. I am quite suprised they allowed 4WD / Turbos (Let alone twin) in a race like that. In the 90's was the R32 GTR only on show in Australia races? (I'm asuming Japan as well - but any in America or anywhere else?). I'll have to get on youtube tonight and watch the R32 GTR feng it around.

Cheers.

edit: Richard - Are these GT-Rs world renown? I know GT-Rs have a huge presence in Australia and a big name - but you don't hear too much about them in the US. (I know the R34 GTR was illegal to buy over there) but the R32/R33 ? Is the Nissan GTR only whispered in the corners of the world? Given America has a big presence on the Internet you'd think there would be more articles and what not about these GT-R's.

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yeah that yanks don't understand and never had them imported except tiny volumes, there are a fair few GTRs in Canada because they also had a 15 year import rule. Actually if I remember correctly there was 1 company importing small volumes to the US and they got shut down (and not replaced) after some sort of dodgy stuff

they are very well known in Japan, Australia, UK and known in SE Asia and Europe. Not much from North America, they seem to think cars require v8s to be interesting

yeah that yanks don't understand and never had them imported except tiny volumes, there are a fair few GTRs in Canada because they also had a 15 year import rule. Actually if I remember correctly there was 1 company importing small volumes to the US and they got shut down (and not replaced) after some sort of dodgy stuff

they are very well known in Japan, Australia, UK and known in SE Asia and Europe. Not much from North America, they seem to think cars require v8s to be interesting

I forgot the name of the company but they only imported 14 legal GT-Rs until the new law took place and ran them out of business. I believe now that there are 14 R34 GTR's henging about the US and attract crazy amounts of attention. I think the R33 GTR's are legal over there though.

Does Japan race the R34's / R35's?

Yeah I'm generally in bed by 9:30....unless I'm on a feeding frenzy, in which case I just don't have time for SAU anyway. Because food. hahaha

They call it a midnight snack for a reason ! :P

I envy you :( I eat one thing and BANG straight to da gutts.

Oh trust me, I can't eat whatever the hell I want....I'm just in a position where it doesn't matter too much. I eat ridiculous amounts of "decent" food, but I still put on fat...just not overly concerned right now.

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Oh trust me, I can't eat whatever the hell I want....I'm just in a position where it doesn't matter too much. I eat ridiculous amounts of "decent" food, but I still put on fat...just not overly concerned right now.

Carrots !

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