"official" History Of The Skyline Gtr

[NISMO]

Hey Guys,

Are there any "Official" books which outline the history of the GTR? R32 specifically?

Also does anyone know if there were any Nissan brochere's for R32 N1 GTR's?

I'm hoping to get my car to original concourse spec and want to see whats what. Trying to find definitive info on R32 N1 GTR's is harder than the needle in haystack.

So if anyone knows where to get, or has any official info on R32 GTR's which contains info on N1's, please let me know.

Cheers

Bobby

[GTR-N1]

There's a wonderful hardcover book called

"SKYLINE GT-R" by Andy Butler

Sorry it's at home and I forget the Publisher. But I think it was published around 2004

It contains a whole chapter on each GT-R...

Chapter each on Maintenance, What to look for when buying, Modifications, future R35, V35 etc.

It's also a coffee table book as well as a reference!

Hope this helps,

Terry

Oh yes, and it's in English! Soyonara!

[GTR-N1]

Hiya,

Now I'm home, I can tell you that the Publisher is...

'Haynes Publishing'

Title: "SKYLINE GTR" 'The Ultimate Japanese Supercar'

Author: Andy Butler

CONTENTS:

i) In The Beginning

ii) GT-R BNR32

iii) GT-R BNR33

iv) GT-R BNR34

v) Well, The Badge Says Skyline...

vi) So, You Really Want One Of These

vii) Keeping It Sweet

viii) Tuning The RB26DETT

ix) And Once You've Tuned The Engine

x) GT-R On Track And Off-Road

xi) Technology In Action

xii) Skylines Around The World

xiii) The GT-R Is Dead Long Live The GT-R!

xiv) Specifications And Production Figures

xv) The Professionals

Cheers,

Terry

[funkymonkey]

screw the english books. the good stuff is in the japanese books. I'm yet to come across any english books that cover the development process, detail the evolution and even show cool concept drawings and actual prototype models that never made it.

buy this.... its 187 pages covering the first ALSI model thru to the V35 (it had just come out when it was published)... costs about $20-$23 including postage.

A sample:

you'll thank me later.

There's also an R32 GT-R race evolution book, which covers the evolution of the R32 GT-R and its exploits on the track in japan. I got both of em on my last japanese book group buy. Pretty sure there's a pic of it in that thread.

[GTR-N1]

Hey Guys,

Are there any "Official" books which outline the history of the GTR? R32 specifically?

Also does anyone know if there were any Nissan brochere's for R32 N1 GTR's?

I'm hoping to get my car to original concourse spec and want to see whats what. Trying to find definitive info on R32 N1 GTR's is harder than the needle in haystack.

So if anyone knows where to get, or has any official info on R32 GTR's which contains info on N1's, please let me know.

Cheers

Bobby

Hiya Bobby,

Andy Butler's book (160 pages of data & pics).

Pages 34-37 have quite a few details about the R32 GTR N1 coming out on 11/03/90 as a basis for the Group A Evolution race car.

It tells how weight was trimmed to compete with the Sierra Cosworth's 'fighting weight' etc etc.

E-Mail [email protected] for details of the book that contains everything from 1965 Prince to 2002 Nur

This is a true Collector's book.... a Must Have!

BTW. I don't have any shares in the company LOL.

funkymonkey's book ^^^ would be great for your collection too.

Cheers,

Tez

[NISMO]

Thanks Guys, really appreciate it.

I saw that somewhere yesterday Terry and will definitely be getting it.

Shan,

Does that have pics/details of the early R32 N1's?

[Rezz]

"Skyline GT-R Memorial" has a 'chapter' on the early R32 GT-R N1, but it's only a paragraph talking about the differences and some shots of the practically identical GT-R Nismo. Externally AFAIK it's only the intercooler grille which is added to the N1 in comparison to the Nismo, everything else, bonnet "mold" (little extension thing), front bumper intakes, no rear wiper etc are all the same. No interior/under bonnet shots. Want a scan?

[funkymonkey]

best bet would be the "GT-R Magazine" (yes a magazine dedicated just to GT-R's) special on R32's... had a pretty good run down in difference of specs. My copy's in melbourne or I'd post up a scan for you.

[NISMO]

Yes please Rezz and Shan, anything you've got I would love to get a copy of.

One of the other things I'm trying to find out is engine specs. My chassis is definitely N1 but the engine is not 24U. I read somewhere that the N1 also came with a Group A engine which is stamped 05U which mine is. But all regular GTR's are also 05U.

The engine has a red coil pack cover which looks like it's how it came, which again i was told that the red coilpack covers in the R32 are for Group A engines.

Sorry to be a pain guys, it's just if it is a group A motor then the car is even rarer than i thought as it's pretty much all stock.

Cheers

Bobby

[GTR-N1]

If it's the rare Grp A Bobby and it's looking very much like it, may I congratulate you on your purchase.

Definitely get Shan's book and translate the specs.

Perhaps we SAU members can all sign the books you get - to make them more valuable too. hehe

Cheers, Terry

[NISMO]

If it's the rare Grp A Bobby and it's looking very much like it, may I congratulate you on your purchase.

Definitely get Shan's book and translate the specs.

Perhaps we SAU members can all sign the books you get - to make them more valuable too. hehe

Cheers, Terry

lol

Thanks mate,

Not getting my hopes up on the Grp A engine until i find a definite way to confirm it. Not really fussed to be honest as quite happy having an N1 engine :-)

[CARSICK]

Hey!

I take Andy Butler's book to bed with me every night. All my bedtime stories come out of that thing! lol

Cheers

Separate Sections on each Generation incl R32 and N1

Edited September 6, 2008 by Matty_GT-R33

[NISMO]

haha, definitely on my list.

Any scans yet guys??

[Rezz]

Forgive me for my tardiness... hope you're still interested lol

Remember, externally it's only the intercooler grille thing which the N1 has extra in comparison to the Nismo, all the other stuff like the little bonnet extension thing, extra intercooler intakes on the front bumper and no rear wiper are present on both models.

[NISMO]

Thanks Rezz,

Really appreciated.

[GTSR22]

guys there is a jap book we call the bible which has every model from prince through to r33. including gtsr, 400r, etc etc

umm its from world car something