2,568cc DOHC Twin-Turbo Inline 6-cylinder
ECCS Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
276bhp at 6,800rpm
6-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc Brakes

*One of approximately 38 R34 Vspec N1 models built
*USA NHTSA Show or Display eligible
*Features the extremely rare Mine's parts catalog including engine
*Numbers matching engine and large plethora of original parts included
*Mildly tuned for additional power, response and reliability

THE NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

Routinely voted by the classic car magazines as one of the greatest Japanese cars of all time, Nissan's high-tech Skyline GT-R burst onto the motoring scene in 1989 to universal acclaim. Built specifically to contest Group A, the original R32 GT-R Skyline dominated the Australian racing scene, earning the nickname 'Godzilla' and ultimately, banishment from the ATCC. Debuting at Mallala in June 1990, the R32 race program was run by Gibson Motorsport and from the outset it was clear the car had the potential to be a race winner but it wasn't until 1991 that everything came together for the team and drivers Jim Richards and Mark Skaife crushed the opposition, including a win at the all-important Bathurst enduro. Despite increased minimum weight and reduced boost bar for 1992, the Skyline continued its winning ways, famously scoring a repeat win at Bathurst in the toughest condition - and a hostile reception from the crowd when Richards and Skaife took the podium.

In road going form, the R32 was powered by a twin-turbo RB26DETT in-line six allied with a sophisticated 4WD system and HICAS all-wheel steering, the R32 was a devastating road car. On paper, these cars were stated to produce 276hp, however these were usually underrated numbers to please the limiting laws in Japan. Unofficially the Skyline held the lap record on the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife. From 1995 through 1998 brought in yet another iteration of the venerable Skyline GT-R, the R33 version was introduced. The R33 brought a much-needed redesign and a wonderfully more modern look. The R33 was the eighth generation of Nissan's Skyline. The R33 Skyline was mechanically similar to the R32 Skyline, though the four-cylinder option was dropped. The R33 saw handling improvements; it is typically faster than the earlier car around most racing circuits. The R33 was offered in coupe and sedan body styles, as well as in a range of variants, with notable examples such as the GTS, GTS25-T, and the legendary GT-R. The R33 Skyline was built until 1998 and was succeeded by the R34 Skyline for the 1999 model year.
Enter the R34, which many consider to be the best iteration of all the Skyline's. The R34 was an evolution of all the things improved from every previous generation Skyline, rolled up into one amazing package. These packages did vary; the BNR34 series of Skyline's could be ordered in standard, Vspec, Vspec II, M-spec, Vspec II nür, M-spec nür and finally the most rare and desirable package the Vspec N1/Vspec II N1.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 is the rarest, most powerful, fastest, and lightest weight production R34 Skyline GT-R. As a homologation special for the Super Taikyu N1 racing series, only 56 R34 N1 models were sold to the public, making it the rarest and most desirable of the myriad production Skyline GT-R models. Generally sold only to race teams and tuning shops seeking the highest-performing model of the Skyline GT-R, it is extremely uncommon to find a carefully preserved N1 street car available for sale. A veritable time machine on wheels, this era-correct Skyline GT-R V-spec N1 represents a particularly unique opportunity, having been carefully built as a part-for-part recreation of and tribute to the Mine's Motorsport N1 demo car - perhaps the most famous R34 N1 of them all.

From the factory, the N1 model features all of the trappings of a traditional homologation special. All N1 models were offered in only one color code, a single-stage QM1 White, due to it being the lightest weight and radiating the least amount of heat. The drivetrain of the N1 is built around the N1 engine block, a stronger block specially produced to withstand the rigors of circuit racing. The N1-specific forged engine internals breathe through higher-flowing factory ported N1 exhaust manifolds and larger R34 N1 turbos, making the R34 N1's power plant the most powerful in a production Skyline GT-R of any generation. Cooling is handled through an N1-specific water pump, while a higher pressure N1-specific oil pump feeds an N1-specific oil cooler located behind the passenger side front bumper. This particular example features a secondary oil cooler on the driver's side, along with an extended Mine's 8-liter baffled oil sump and Reimax oil pump, helping to maintain oil temperature and pressure through extended circuit sessions.

The N1 model also features significant weight reduction over other R34 models. Lighter weight materials are used in key areas of the interior, lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. Certain luxury-oriented items such as interior leather trim, convenience lighting, floor climate control ducts, and trunk trim are omitted. The radio, navigation, and air conditioning systems are omitted from the factory, though this particular example had factory Nissan air conditioning added as a dealership-installed option at the original time of purchase. Special N1-specific lightweight rear glass is installed, along with factory deleted rear wiper and rear fog light. Rounding out the performance increases, the V-spec N1 models had larger rear brakes from the factory, improving brake balance and resisting brake fade under performance driving.

This Skyline GT-R V-spec N1 was purchased in Japan in 2016. As one of few examples sold to the road-going public, this vehicle has no known racing history. The primary notable history of the vehicle has occurred while in the possession of the current owner. On 04/24/2022 the dashboard of this R34 was signed by Hiroshi Tamura, the original designer of the BNR34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The vehicle was featured on the cover of DSport magazine as well as a feature in Motor Trend/Super Street. The crowning achievement of this vehicle came in late 2022 when the NHTSA approved the petition for show or display eligibility - a tremendous accomplishment of recognition for the rarity and historical significance of the Skyline GT-R V-spec N1.

Starting in 2016, the vehicle was disassembled down to the bare chassis for cleaning. Aside from a rock chip repair, the lightweight single-stage paint was retained on the body, front fenders, trunk, and rear bumper. Over the course of six years, parts were meticulously acquired from all over the world to build an era-correct tribute to the famous Mine's N1 demo car. Based on research completed on a trip to Mine's headquarters in Japan in 2016, dozens of out-of-production Mine's parts were accumulated and assembled onto the vehicle as a part of its rebuilding. This includes but is not limited to a complete era-correct Mine's Stage II Complete Engine and drivetrain, complete Mine's carbon fiber aero package, extremely rare Mine's BBS magnesium wheels, limited-production titanium strut tower bar, and a host of other incredibly rare and specific parts. The depth and complexity of this build cannot be overstated - Mine's founder Michizo Niikura himself was shocked to see the details of the tribute build when he and master engine builder Toshikazu Nakayama inspected the completed car in 2022. The Mine's associates even inquired at the time to see if spares of the rarest parts - namely the Mine's BBS magnesium wheels - could be acquired from the seller.

No irreversible modifications have been made to the car. Critical original parts like the original numbers-matching motor, turbos, and bodywork were all retained in their factory configuration and will be included in the sale of the vehicle. Still images during the initial assembly of the Mine's Stage II Complete Engine are included. These stills have been verified as authentic by cross-referencing weld marks and other similar unique characteristics of the motor in this vehicle.

Included with the car is the original 24U numbers-matching N1 long block, original N1 turbos, original carbon fiber rear diffuser, original hood, original front bumper, original rear wing, original seats, original steering wheel, original shift knob, original strut tower brace, original air inlet duct, original speedometer, original spare tire, original service booklet, warranty booklet, original N1 ECU for the vehicle, and original Mine's-tuned ECU for the installed engine.

The Mine's Stage II Complete Engine has been dyno tuned to 650bhp on 100 octane fuel. The engine is in sound mechanical condition with no known issues, featuring good compression and no smoke or blow-by. The clutch - last inspected roughly 200km ago - is in good condition with no known issues in the transmission, clutch, or differentials. The chassis has no known damage or rust with no known issues. The bodywork has no known damage and paint is in good condition. Front bumper, GT-R V-spec II carbon fiber hood, and rear wing are not original to the vehicle - original parts are included with the sale. Save for a small chip repair, the paint on the body, doors, fenders, trunk, and rear bumper is original. Front bumper, hood and side skirts have been repainted. The original front bumper, along with the original hood and rear wing with original paint are included and are in fair condition. The upgraded AP Racing brakes from Mine's are mid service life. The vehicle's electrical system has no known issues. An aftermarket ECU is installed non-destructively to preserve the factory wiring harness.

Rarely seen or offered for sale - especially in the United States - this Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec N1 represents a spectacular and uncommon opportunity. With many N1 models being turned into race cars, demo cars, or even destroyed in racing incidents, finding an example preserved and immaculately prepared for street driving in original condition is going to be hard to duplicate. As the rarest and highest-performing model of the venerable Nissan Skyline GT-R platform, any R34 N1 is special. With this example tuned to perfection using the most legendary and sought-after components of the Japanese supercar era, this JDM "Mine's Tribute" N1 is a wonderful opportunity acquire one of the finest well-sorted Japanese hero cars ever to be offered for sale.