10th Generation Skyline: R34 (1998~2001)
From NAGTROC
| R34 | |
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| Production | 1998–2002 64,623 units sold |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Engine | 2.0 L RB20DE I6 2.5 L RB25DE I6 2.5 L RB25DET I6 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 |
In May 1998 the HR/ER/ENR34 addressed many of the concerns over the change from the R32 to the R33, with more emphasis on sportiness, and marked the introduction of the more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly RB25DET NEO engine. The RB20E engine was discontinued in the R34 base model (GT), and the RB20DE after last being used in the R32 Skyline, was reintroduced in updated NEO guise. The R34 GT powered by the RB20DE NEO, coupled with a 5 speed gearbox, became the most fuel efficient straight six Skyline to date (of any shape). The 5 speed automatic transmission available on some models in the previous 2 shapes was discontinued. In its place Nissan produced a 4 speed tiptronic transmission for all of the automatic versions.
Models:
- GT - 2.0 L RB20DE NEO I6, 140 hp (103 kW)
- 25 GT, GT-X, GT-V - 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 193 hp (142 kW)
- GT-FOUR - 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 193 hp (142 kW) 4WD
- GT-T - 2.5 L RB25DET NEO turbo I6, 280 hp (206 kW, 343 Nm)
GT-R
The GT-R reappeared in 1999, with a revised chassis and other updates. The stronger block from the R33 N1 GT-R was used on all R34 GT-Rs. The standard R34 GT-R turbos changed to a steel turbine. The R34 N1 turbos received a ball bearing core. Both had a higher compressor A/R ratio. A heavier stronger six speed Getrag gearbox was used. The head casting and the camshafts were significantly revised, and incompatible with earlier RB26DETTs. The dump pipe and intercooler were also improved. Nissan also released the special upgraded versions of the R34 GT-Rs called the VII specs. Ther was also other R34 GT-Rs vII specs N1, abbreviation for Nismo 1, with upgraded parts to generally make the car faster than the VII specs.
Models
- R34 GT (sedan/coupe, 2.0l, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT (sedan/coupe, 2.5l, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT Four (sedan/coupe, 2.5l, 4WD, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT Turbo (sedan/coupe, 2.5l turbo, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT-X (sedan/coupe, 2.5l, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT-X Four (sedan/coupe, 2.5l, 4WD, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT-X Turbo (sedan/coupe, 2.5l turbo, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 25GT-V (coupe, 2.5l turbo, rwd, 4AT/5MT)
- R34 GT-R (coupe, 2.6l twin turbo, 4WD, 6MT) - 2.6 L RB26DETT twin-turbo I6, 332 PS (244 kW, 392 Nm) (advertised as 280)
- R34 GT-R V-spec (coupe, 2.6l twin turbo, 4WD, 6MT) - Additional aero parts, brake ventilation ducts, diffuser.
- R34 GT-R V-spec II (coupe, 2.6l twin turbo, 4WD, 6MT) - As above + carbon fibre bonnet with NACA duct.
- R34 GT-R V-spec II N1 (coupe, 2.6l twin turbo, 4WD, 6MT) - As above V-Spec II + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 750 made.)
- R34 GT-R N1 - Blueprinted N1 motor, no A/C, no stereo, no rear wiper, basic interior trim. (only 45 made.)
- R34 GT-R M-spec (coupe, 2.6l twin turbo, 4WD, 6MT) - Leather interior, softer suspension with "Ripple Control" dampers, heated seats.
- R34 GT-R M-spec N1 - As above M-Spec + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 250 made.)
- R34 R-tune - 2.8 L RB26DETT Z2 twin-turbo I6, 500 PS (368 kW, 540 Nm) Z1 and Z2 (Nismo variant)(Only 20 Made)
- R34 Z-tune (Nismo variant)