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Rare Street-Legal 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec in Midnight Purple II Could be Yours

By Jackson Chung June 17, 2021

Always wanted a Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R that is actually street legal in the US? This could be your chance, as this 1 of 282 R34 V-Spec examples finished in Midnight Purple II is being offered for sale. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.6L RB26DETT inline-six engine that is factory rated at 276 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, complete with an electronically-controlled active limited-slip rear differential.

Rare Street-Legal 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec Could be Yours

By Jackson Chung May 15, 2021

For those who wanted to own a street-legal Nissan Skyline stateside after watching the first Fast & Furious movie back in 2001, there was importer MotoRex. This mint condition 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec was imported to the US in 2001 and federalized by G&K of Santa Ana, California. Painted in a sleek Spark Silver, it’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.6L inline-six engine upgraded with a polished intake plenum, split-plated charge pipe, Blitz intercooler, GReddy intercooler piping, and a Trust Power Extreme 2 cat-back exhaust system, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Paul Walker Fast & Furious Tribute Car Hits the Autobahn

By Jackson Chung May 8, 2021

Paul Walker, also known as Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious series, uses his Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R to participate in the street race hosted by Tej Parker. You see his vehicle racing against friend Suki, along with opponents Slap Jack and Orange Julius. For those who’ve seen 2 Fast 2 Furious, you probably know that Slap Jack’s 1993 Toyota Supra puts up a good battle against the Skyline until he makes too wide a turn, allowing Brian to take the lead. Read more to see what a tribute car can do on Germany’s famous Autobahn.

Miniature 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Cars are Heading to Happy Meals at McDonald’s Japan

By Jackson Chung April 19, 2021

The 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO is an instant collector’s car, but the price tag may not be for everyone. Fortunately, Nissan has partnered with McDonald’s in Japan to offer a miniature Nissan GT-R NISMO in every “Tomica Happy Set”, a popular meal set for children. To kick off this promotion, the automaker and McDonald’s held a joint event at Nissan’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.

Star Wars Fan Builds Custom R2-D2 Nissan 350Z

By Jackson Chung April 18, 2021

H/t: Car Scoops
Even though cars were never featured in the Star Wars universe, there were still land vehicles, like the Landspeeder, Speeder Bike, Sandcrawler, etc. One fan, Shawn Crosby, decided to build a Nissan 350 Z-based Z-Wing. Not just a simple paint job, it features side-mounted blasters, R2-D2 riding in the trunk, hub caps made from pizza pans, and a cockpit-inspired interior, complete with a hologram projector prop.

2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Debuts, Offered in Exclusive Stealth Gray Paint

By Jackson Chung April 14, 2021

2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition
The 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO has just made its debut, alongside a special edition version, which are both planned to launch this October in Japan. Both models will be offered in the new, NISMO-exclusive NISMO Stealth Gray body color, while the special edition sports a NISMO-exclusive clear-coated carbon fiber hood and 20-inch Rays aluminum forged wheels that sport a red accent, matching existing accents around the body. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

1,300HP Nissan GTR-Powered Altima Drift Car Might be the Fastest Yet

By Jackson Chung April 12, 2021

Photo credit: Hoonigan via Car Scoops
Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg is no stranger to fast vehicles, but his custom Nissan Altima is most certainly one of the fastest 4-seaters yet. Called the Altimaniac, it’s powered by a twin-turbocharged VR38DETT V6 engine that had its displacement increased from 3.8L to 4.1L capable of generating 1,300-horsepower on a normal tune or 2,000-horsepower on a more aggressive one. Other modifications include upgraded a billet aluminum crankshaft, connecting rods, main caps, and girdles.

Beastly V8-Powered Nissan Patrol NISMO is Headed to the Middle East

By Jackson Chung March 31, 2021

The beastly 2021 Nissan Patrol NISMO is headed to the Middle East and starts a year-long celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the dawn of the Nissan Patrol in 1951. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 5.6L V8 engine generating 428 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. Safety features include an intelligent emergency brakingsystem with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, high-beam assist and a smart rearview mirror.

Nissan Z-Adventure is World’s First 370Z Riding on 33-inch Tires Designed to Go Off-Road

By Jackson Chung March 13, 2021

Nissan’s 370Z, also known as the Fairlady Z Z34 debuted on October 29, 2006, and is long due for a refresh, with one rumored to be in the works. There have been several special edition models, like the NISMO Z-Challenge Spec, 370Z NISMO, and more, but one model the automaker probably doesn’t have in mind is one riding on 33-inch tires. Meet the Nissan Z-Adventure, a one-off vehicle that Yokohama built in collaboration with Nissan engineers.

NISMO Will Restore Your Classic Nissan Skyline to Factory Showroom Condition for $400K, Here’s How

By Jackson Chung March 7, 2021

Auto enthusiasts have been importing classic Nissan Skyline R32, R33, and R34 GTR models by the container load ever since the 25-year import restriction for the U.S. market lapsed. Unfortunately, collectors who are paying premiums for mint condition versions of these cars still aren’t getting factory showroom quality specimens. Fortunately, NISMO is offering a bare metal restoration service that starts at a whopping $433,000 USD, which many not be much for some.