R32 Gtr Year Model Differences/improvements

[livewire]

Hi guys, ive tried searching for info but cant find what im after even through google. I'm sure its all on here somewhere but just curious as to the upgrades/improvements that were made through the R32 GTR (just base model is fine) year models as obviously 'series 1' always has its issues to be revised. I am looking at a 1994 model at the moment which is the last of the R32s so I figured it would be the best year to go for having hopefully had most weaknesses addressed and even cosmetic upgrades made. Could someone maybe list the differences between the year models or maybe post a link to a discussion that will answer my questions

Thanks

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Not much really.

From memory, R32 GTR's built from 1989 to early 1993 all have Push Type Clutches.

From May 1993 to the rest of 1994, all have Pull Type Clutches.

Headlight Globes from Pre 1991 used a H3C Globe, Post 1991 all used a H1 or H4, you will have to check.

Slightly different centre console interior trims.

Supposedly, R32 GTR's built from 1992 onwards, Nissan had improved the oil pump drive collar as the one's built before 1992 tended to fail at high power setups.

Base model exterior wise are all the same.

[RBN1]

Don't think you really tried that hard

There is more information than the below. Biggest change would be that the later model 32 GTR's had side intrusion bars and the issue with the crank's oil pump drive fixed (amongst other things) Cosmetically they're all identical externally. Depends on whether they had any optional Nismo bits fitted etc.

Being a very old car, getting a newer model will only get you so far as 99% of them have been flogged within an inch of their life and need a lot of work.

Below was from one of the other GTR sites

Total Production 43,934 1989 -1994

89' 4,555

90' 8,426

91' 7,081

92' 7,961

93' 6,204

94' 7,465

GT-R 40,390

Nismo 560

Vspec 1,453

Vspec II 1,303

N1 228

Last chassis number :

Regular GT-R BNR32-314649 November 7,1994

Vspec BNR32-313609 October 13,1994

Vspec II BNR32-313930 October 20,1994

3 runs of the R32 with chassis numbers:

Early August 21,1989 BNR32-000051 ~BNR32-017466

Middle August 20,1991 BNR32-212001 ~

Late January 1993 BNR32-300001~ BNR32-314649

Color Codes:

Early - Middle:

326 Crystal White

KH2 Gunmetal Grey

KL0 Super Silver Metallic

AH3 Red Pearl

732 Black Pearl Metallic

BL0 Greyish Blue Pearl - Special Order

TH1 Dark Blue Pearl - Special Order

Late:

326 Crystal White

KH2 Gunmetal Grey

KL0 Super Silver Metaillic

AH3 Red Pearl

732 Black Pearl Metallic

R32 History:

5-22-89 R32 is introduced

8-21-89 GT-R on sale

2-22-90 GT-R Nismo Introduced

3-11-90 GT-R Nismo On Sale

7-19-91 GT-R N1 introduced

8-20-91 Minor change - Middle

4-20-92 Skyline Autech version introduced and on sale

2-3-93 GT-R - Later - Clutch from push to pull

GT-R Vspec Added

2-14-94 GT-R Vspec II Added

[mjtown]

I've seen that summary a few times - very handy.

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

One fact that is not common knowledge and I can't quite pinpoint when this feature was added is heated side mirrors.

As you can see in the attached pics, the top button when depressed heats up the glass. The other pics are of my ADM which is built on a Series 1 platform and it doesn't have the same feature and you will note the selector that chooses R and L is also different.

Anyone else got this feature/ My V-Spec 2 is an August '94 build.

Cheers,

Bob.

[niZmO_Man]

Wow they were pretty high tech back in the day lol.

[GTR-N1]

I've thoroughly enjoyed perusing this again! Thanks!

[niZmO_Man]

So do the 92-onwards GT-R have the heated mirror? Or an option?

[Anfanee]

One fact that is not common knowledge and I can't quite pinpoint when this feature was added is heated side mirrors.

As you can see in the attached pics, the top button when depressed heats up the glass. The other pics are of my ADM which is built on a Series 1 platform and it doesn't have the same feature and you will note the selector that chooses R and L is also different.

Anyone else got this feature/ My V-Spec 2 is an August '94 build.

Cheers,

Bob.

It was an optional extra on the earlier models. Might be why its hard to pinpoint.

[r32-25t]

It's an option through out the entire run, my dec 92 doesn't have it and either did the nov 93 I looked at last night

[pittyoo]

I have heard that the 94 r32 GTR came with the r33 Gtr motor ?

Not sure if it's true or not or if there is much difference between the r32 and r33 motors?

[GH05T]

simply the different the oil pump drive collar. no other differences.

[MrStabby]

simply the different the oil pump drive collar. no other differences.

To be pedantic, its just oil pump drive. You only need the collar if you are fixing an early crank.

[The Bogan]

If I was ever to buy another Skyline it would have to be a 32 GTR, the only true Godzilla, to me anyway as that what it was dubbed when I watched it slaying the others on the track.

Calling the 33, 34 and 35's Godzilla is like saying the 31 is, but then I'm old and grumpy.

The 94 would be the pick of the litter, its bloody hard finding anything stock or good though, there are some out there but the cream is few and far between.

When I went looking a couple of years ago I didn't see one good car for sale (stock with under 100k), the undersides and quarters are a issue, I went looking for a stock car with history which had been garaged, lots of ads said they had one but inspection told a different story.

Good luck, I really hope you have better luck than me.

Best looking car with real racing history in Australia IMO.

Now I want one, LOL.

[GH05T]

cool story bro

[Sinista32]

to add to the discussion

you may find your mirrors are actually the heated type but are not connected and do not have the switch. Mine is a Nov 92.

I say this because I replaced my original mirror glass due to being below par. (worn hardened cracked surround)

Both were of the heated variety but as said above not connected and I did not have the switch.

It may be the came this way but when you optioned it they connected and inserted the switch in the panel - perhaps anyway.

Easy to check too