Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nur: Rare & Pricey

No. 75 of 75: Pearl White Example

When it comes to JDM imports, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 is a legendary badge that holds great significance for owners. Yet, what if an uncommon example of this motor vehicle is presently seeking out its new abode?

Bonhams has an exceptional Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec Nur at their disposal. Precisely, it is one of the extremely rare 285 M-Spec Nurse renditions–the seventy-fifth one of the seventy five painted in a Pearl White hue and nine hundred ninety-three of the thousand three Nur models (containing 718 V-Spec and 285 M-Spec versions).

The exterior of the auction car has been coined to include features pirated from racing, such as front and rear spoilers, rear diffusers, and extended fender flares. Also included are six-spoke factory wheels, ultra-low profile tires for high performance, and yellow coloured Brembo brake calipers.

Secured on the dashboard is a multifunction LED display that gives the driver details concerning performance. The interior also features leather-bucket chairs, certain Nur interior distinction embroidery, a speedometer measuring up to 300 km/h (186 mph), a DVD navigation device, an audio system, and air conditioning.

This ride is fitted with a 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged RB26DETT inline-6 engine, which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and the highly regarded ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive setup. Although the Japanese carmaker officially states that the powertrain produces 276 horsepower, in reality, it delivers 330 hp right from the manufacturing plant.

It is reported that the mechanism has logged 178,571 km (110,958 miles) on its odometer, despite exhibiting only 38,883 km (24,161 miles).

Due to the incredible nature of this nameplate and its exceptional rarity, the car certainly comes with a steep price tag. Presently, the highest offer is $222,222, and the closing of the auction is set for June 30th, 2023.

The present offer is not too negative (even if the reserve cost has yet to be fulfilled) considering some fetch as high as $622,000. The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 driven by the late Paul Walker achieved a record-breaking figure of $1,357,000.

For local buyers who might be content with a standard Nissan Skyline R34, it is now legally permissible to have this design imported to the U.S.A., following its meeting of the 25-year import regulation. yet, those wanting the more powerful GT-R must be patient until January of 2024.