Nissan Skyline R32 Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Sep 05, 2020

Did you ever get a chance to visit some of the popular rallies held in the country? If you have, then you certainly must have seen a couple of Nissan Skyline GT-Rs there. And they are not found there by accident. The Nissan Skyline GT-R was designed to participate in races and win them, as well as to perform like a road car.

 

Only a few cars have changed the automotive industry as the Nissan Skyline R32 GTR. It has earned a forever place in the hearts of the people, with an appeal that has greatly contributed to its legendary status. All the manufactured Nissan Skyline R32 sedan was from Japan. The sole export markets were Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. It was later also exported to the UK as well.

 

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 has become one of the most iconic and sought-after sports cars. That is partly due to the various pop culture depictions. The car has been featured in the Fast and Furious franchise and the Gran Turismo. It has also been found in various car racing games such as Need for Speed, Forza, and Wangan Midnight.

 

Nissan Skyline in Motorsports:

The GT-R was initially aimed at the Japanese car racing community. Nissan was so successful in Japan that it went on to win 29 races in a single season. It would not be wrong to say that the Skyline was the car that brought this much popularity to Nissan.

 

It was a similar story in Australia. The GT-R won many races and finally the 1992 Bathurst classic, which was the jewel in the crown.

 

Overview:

Being a sports car, the Nissan Skyline R32 GTR is based on the Nissan Skyline range. The initial generations of the Skyline GT-R were produced from 1969 to 1972. The initial range paved the path to much and more success, including multiple wins in local Japanese touring car racing.

 

It was after almost sixteen years when the next generation for the GT-R was manufactured in 1989. It was revived as the BNR32, or for short R32. The car was a new age in sports, winning the JTCC group A series championship for four consecutive years. The car also saw success in the Australian racing community, winning the Australian Touring Car Championship for three years. Top gear referred to the Nissan Skyline Gt-R as the only true Japanese contribution to supercars. Jeremey Clarkson went on to call it one of the best cars in the World.

 

Engine:

The R32 GT-R is powered by a 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine. It includes a variable valve timing, pair of turbochargers, and a double-overhead camshaft. The engine delivers a punchy and smooth performance. It applies a five-speed manual transmission or the more impressive all-wheel-drive layout.

 

Driving Experience:

Nissan R32 GT-R has a similar feeling of value and hugely powerful mechanicals. The motor turns over with a profound thunder and subsides into an unshakable inert. The grasp is firm and the gearshift of the manual 'box is grandly mechanical. The guiding power helped. Once up to speed it feels profound and prompt. As of now, this current vehicle's feeling of direction is indisputable.

 

The motor is a genuine character. Grunts and chuffs and his-choo wheezes accompanying each crush and unwind of the choke. It fabricates fires up gradually from the start. Yet once the turbos start to blow there is a solidifying of the motor note and more obstinate grasp from the powers of accelerative G force. On the off chance that you need a genuinely interesting driving experience, the R32 is difficult to beat.

 

 

R32 GT-R Checklist:

The Nissan Skyline R32 GTR may be a perfect buy for sports car lovers. But there are things that you need to consider and check when buying. We have listed down some of those factors that you can fix or better yet, avoid.

 

The Body:

The body of the R32 is made from a mix of aluminum and steel which is prone to corrosion and rust. Especially the hood and fenders can get rusty and corroded, so it is always wise to check that. It is recommended to use the plastic washers to fasten the fenders and hood into place. They greatly help reduce the possibility of corrosion and protect the body from rust.

 

The Interior:

There is a good chance that when you buy a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, the instrument cluster is swapped. But that is not a big deal. Instead, you should look at the status of the pedals and other wear and tear items. You might also notice a little bubbling of the dashboard on the passenger side.

 

Almost all the interior parts are readily available in the market. But you need to take care when swapping the steering wheel. Check if you are getting an early style wheel or a modern one. Getting the wrong one would make Nissan’s four-wheel steering wheel null.

 

The Engine:

Even the engine is very robust and powerful, that does not mean that it is also perfect. There are some weak links in the engine which we have found. The intake manifold shape is designed in a way that makes one of the cylinder detonation prone.

 

The oil pressure gauge can be faulty. The throttle bodies are prone to leakage as well as the fuel injectors. Also, the rear turbo compressor housing is close to the front turbo turbine, which can lead to turbo failure.

But that does not mean that any of the things should make you change your mind. You can always get an aftermarket intake manifold and other tunings to get rid of the engine issues. So do not let these factors put you off.

 

Pros:

✓ The ATTESA E-TS AWD transmission is superb

✓ Twin-turbo charged as standard

✓ The iconic car which is envied by all car enthusiasts

 

Cons:

✓ It may be legal, but still is expensive

✓ Some mechanical work is difficult

✓ Insurance is not easy nor cheap