road test
The R34 GT-R was introduced in January 1999 and bettered its predecessor’s performance in almost every department. Basically, the new car is built upon the improved technology of its predecessors. Since Nissan’s market research had found out that most people preferred the smaller R32’s nimbleness to the larger R33’s handling, the R34’s length was reduced by 7.5cm to decrease its dimensions and bring its handling... read more
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facts & figures
Model R34 GT-R V-Spec
General Information
Layout Front-engine / AWD see left
Drag Coefficient [cd] NA
Curb Weight [lb (kg)] 3395 (1540) 2440 (1560)
Trunk Space [cu ft. (L)] NA
Overall Length [in. (mm)] 181.1 (4600)
Overall Width [in. (mm)] 70.3 (1785)
Overall Height [in. (mm)] 53.5 (1360)
Wheelbase [in. (mm)] 104.9 (2665)
Track Front [in. (mm)] 58.3 (1480)
Track Rear [in. (mm)] 58.7 (1490)
Steering Rack & Pinion; Speed Sensitive Power Ass.
Turning Radius [ft. (m)] 18 (5.6)
Tires front 245/40 ZR18
Tires rear 245/40 ZR18
Engine
Type RB26DETT - Inline-6; Twin-Turbo Charged
Valvetrain dohc 4-valve/cyl
Displacement [cc] 2568
Bore & Stroke [mm] 86.0 x 73.7
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Redline [rpm] 8000
Max. Power [bhp at rpm] 280 at 6800 (official) 327 at 6800 (real)
Max. Torque [lb-ft (Nm) at rpm] 293 (400) at 4400
Bhp/Liter 109 127.3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.827
2nd 2.360
3rd 1.685
4th 1.312
5th 1.000
6th 0.793
Final drive 3.545
Suspension
Front MacPherson struts with an additional link, Lower A-Arms, Coil Springs
Rear Mulitlink Setup with Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
Braking
Front - Brakes 300mm ventilated discs with 4-piston calipers
Rear - Brakes 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers
70 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 148 (46)
60 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 120 (36.6)
Performance*
0 - 60 mph [secs] 4.9
0 - 100 mph [secs] 12.3
1/4 mile [secs at mph] 13.7 at 103.5
Top Speed [mph] 155
Lateral acceleration [g] 0.88