Pure Performance R34 Nissan Skyline GTR

Author: Glenn Munn

Article:
In 1999 the Nissan Skyline R34 GTR came to life, the latest
model, and the best GTR yet. Styling is superb with an all new
much more aggressive shape; it looks like a car to be reckoned
with. The R34 GTR looks and feels like it got the best from both
of the R32 and R33 models in one package.

The interior is simple, sporty, and luxurious, with plenty of
head and leg room for taller drivers. Seats are comfy for long
trips yet still hold you in when cornering hard. Centre gauges
have been replaced with a LCD screen. This shows loads of
information like, throttle position, boost pressure, torque
split, a built in G-meter, and it has a com-port so you can
download your trips data onto a laptop.

In an effort to reproduce the handling feel of the much loved
R32 GTR the wheel base was shortened b 7.5cm, chassis rigidity
was improved by 50 percent, and the suspension was greatly
improved. Revised multi-link rear suspension featured at the
rear with McPherson struts with an additional link up front. Ten
years had passed since the R32 but the same techno wizardry
(HICAS and ATTESSA) remains but these features where greatly
improved.

The RB26DETT engine still remains but again improvements where
made and because of this the engine has become smoother and
quieter. The torque curve has improved and remains flatter
throughout the rev range, 400nm is achieved at 4,400rpm this has
made the engine more flexible.

Turbo chargers where also revised featuring a dual ball bearing
core which reduced lag and improved the power band. The gear box
was replaced by a 6 speed getrag which features, shorter ratios,
and a shorter throws. Acceleration times have improved, 0-100 is
achieved in 4.9 seconds and the 400m sprint in completed in
12.9.

These refinements make driving the GTR a pleasure with every
aspect improved. Steering is responsive and grip is phenomenal
making this GTR a true cornering machine. Ride quality is on the
firm side but harsh bumps are absorbed well, but this is a
sports car after all.

Nissan certainly got it right with the R34 you get the extra
space and luxury that the R33 provided, as well as the race like
feel of the R32. Simply put this Nissan Skyline is well hell of
a sports car. For more information on I recommend you visit this
website. http://nissanskyline.6te.net

Glenn Munn Skyline enthusiast



About the author:
Glenn Munn has been a sports car Enthusiast for many years. More
information and tuning guides for all popular skyline models can
be found at his website href="http://nissanskyline.6te.net">Nissan Skyline