This is a 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune. Designed by Kōzō Watanabe and internally designated the GF-BNR34 (R34 for brevity), the R34 was the final generation of the Nissan Skyline GT-R.
The R34 was first unveiled at the 1998 Tokyo Motor Show, with sales commencing in January 1999. Available in standard, V·Spec and V·Spec N1 trim, the R34 was shorter than its predecessor, the R33, and front overhang was reduced; the car was shortened due to customer concerns. Inside the car was a new multi-function display, showing live readings of engine and vehicle statistics. The car's valve covers were painted in Cherry Red, a break from previous generations.
The R34 was powered by a 2.6L RB26DETT twin-turbocharged inline-6 making 276 hp mated to a Getrag 233 6-speed manual. The car featured the ATESSA E-TC all-wheel drive system, with the higher-spec V·Spec models having the "Pro" system, an active LSD, firmer suspension, lower ground clearance and a carbon fiber air diffuser. Production of the R34 ended in 2002 with 11,578 produced; it is now a legendary car in the eyes of enthusiasts.
The Z-Tune was a special version of the R34 built as "a proper time attack machine". Unveiled at the 2000 NISMO Festival, the Z-Tune was in effect the ultimate iteration of the Skyline GT-R. It was powered by a 2.8L RB26DETT Z1 twin-turbocharged inline-6 making some 591 horsepower; a detuned version intended for the roads would debut in 2002. The cars were effectively stripped and rebuilt from the ground up at NISMO's Ōmori factory. 19 were produced.
Now this casting was designed by Phil Riehlman and introduced in 2010 as a New Model. This casting has seen thirty-eight known releases, the last being this one in 2026.
