A blue Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, which is a predecessor of the popular GT-R series, has made a surprising appearance in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam with a license plate. This model was highly sought after by car enthusiasts and street racers in the early 2000s. The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 also gained fame through its appearance in the famous Fast & Furious film series starring the late actor Paul Walker.
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 was produced from 1999 to 2002. The car features certain design elements that resemble the famous Nismo Z-Tune modification, such as a “Nismo” grille, aerodynamic front bumper, hood with air vents, and black 5-spoke wheels.
The original Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 6-cylinder inline engine with a displacement of 2.6L. It produces 276 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The car is equipped with a 6-speed manual Getrag transmission and an all-wheel drive system, enabling it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h.
To this day, the Skyline R34 continues to be revered as one of the iconic JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars among enthusiasts. It represents one of the greatest models ever produced by Nissan.
The superiority of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 compared to its predecessors lies in its shorter wheelbase, reduced weight, enhanced aerodynamics, and sleeker body, resulting in higher performance.
In the past, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 was like a forbidden fruit for car enthusiasts in North America. The car was not officially imported and had to go through private importers, which involved complex crash and emissions testing processes.