"As the second wave of the Skyline’s resurgent 1990s GT-Rs, the “R33” era was particularly good for Nissan. Many revisions were made to the older car that increase reliability and performance, and the V-Spec incorporated even further refinements with the addition of ATTESA ET-S Pro, an all-wheel drive system with a new active rear limited slip differential that was able to transfer torque from side to side, for even more precise traction control. In translation, this means that the V-Spec models are faster and grippier at the limits and in poor traction situations, like rain, snow, or gravel. The 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline six, the RB26DETT, carries over relatively unchanged, although certain parts were strengthened against failure. With the V-Spec package comes larger brakes and wheels, and as the highest-spec GT-R on offer (at least until the N1 version came out), Nissan used this model as the basis for their Group N racers."—Official description[1]
The 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec - abbreviated as "Nissan GT-R '97" or "Nissan GT-R R33"[2] - is an all-wheel drive sports car by Nissan.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 and all subsequent Motorsport series titles, as well as Forza Horizon 3 and all subsequent Horizon series titles.
Synopsis[]
The E-BCNR33 (abbreviated as R33) model is the fourth generation of the Skyline GT-R that replaced the R32 in 1995 and continued production until 1998. It was replaced in the following year by the R34.
Although power remained unchanged, the GT-R was redeveloped with improved driving dynamics in mind: The R33 was displayed in Nissan's television commercial Minus 21-second Dream, where it was shown to be 21 seconds faster than its predecessor on the Nürburgring race track. It completed its lap in under eight minutes.
Due to the predecessor's often critized heavy front, the R33 was built on a lengthened wheelbase that reduced the front weight percentage to 56% from 58%, although the R33 also became larger and gained 86 lb (39 kg). The longer front overhang increased high speed stability on the car, resulting in less front lift, which was also addressed with a reshaped front and an adjustable rear spoiler. In addition, rigidity was improved with suspension components such as strut tower bars on both ends, whilst grip performance was further improved with a wider tire tread.
The twin-turbocharged inline-six was reworked with an increase in boost that gives more torque, thus offering mildly better straight-line performance. The ATTESA-Pro all-wheel drive system was upgraded to support an active limited-slip differential.[3]
Performance[]
The R33 GT-R has a strong 0 to 60 mph time of 4.9 seconds, making it still competitive against cars from the following decade and equal to the newer R34 in that regard. It is also capable of a high top speed, topping out at 171 mph (275 km/h) and 162 mph (261 km/h) in older titles. In Forza Motorsport 5 and older titles, it is actually faster than the R34 although the latter has better acceleration at higher speeds.
In corners, the R33 takes advantage of its all-wheel drive traction and acceleration upon corner exits but is prone to understeer due to a high weight.
Variants[]
Nismo GT-R LM[]
- Main article: Nissan Nismo GT-R LM
The 1995 Nismo GT-R LM is a homologated variant featured in Forza Horizon 3 and all subsequent titles. It has a rear-drive and factory widebody upgrade.
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.7 Handling 5.4
Acceleration 4.7
Launch 5.4
Braking 5.2
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C 368 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 19,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: 162.2 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.930 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.948 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.7 ft (39.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 341.1 ft (104 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.01 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.00 g | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.3
Acceleration 6.5
Launch 6.9
Braking 5.3
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B 484 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 18,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 162.2 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 124.2 ft (37.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 331.0 ft (100.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.92 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.92 g | ||
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Speed 6.1 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 7.0
Launch 7.6
Braking 4.8
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C 467 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 31,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: Iconic Sports
Speed:
Top Speed: 162.3 mph (261.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 106.8 ft (32.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 274.0 ft (83.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.13 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.12 g | ||
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Speed 6.4 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 7.0
Braking 4.5
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C 489 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 31,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Modern Sport Legends
Speed:
Top Speed: 171.2 mph (275.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.916 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.883 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.4 ft (37 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 310.1 ft (94.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.08 g | ||
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Speed 6.4 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 7.0
Braking 4.5
Rare
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C 489 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 205,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Sport GT Icons
Collection Tier:
Tier 3 - Rare (+370)
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 4.1 Braking 2.4
Handling 2.5
Acceleration 3.0
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C 485 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 81,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Sport GT Icons
Speed:
Top Speed: 171.0 mph (275.1 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 14.000 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 105.0 ft (32 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.10 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.09 g | ||
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Speed 6.4 Handling 6.3
Acceleration 7.1
Launch 7.9
Braking 6.4
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B 662 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 37,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Asian Sports Cars
Speed:
Top Speed: 171.2 mph (275.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.916 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.883 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.4 ft (37 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 310.1 ft (94.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.85 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.89 g | ||
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Speed 6.9 Handling 5.6
Acceleration 6.5
Launch 8.0
Braking 5.5
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B 633 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 37,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Sports Cars
Rarity:
Epic
Speed:
Top Speed: 170.3 mph (274 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.916 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 202.1 ft (61.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 447.4 ft (136.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.84 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g | ||
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Speed 6.1 Handling 5.7
Accel 4.8
Launch 2.5
Braking 3.7
Offroad 5.4 |
B 635 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 37,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 17 (Spring) - Playground Games: "Survival" Series 36 (Summer) - "Up to Grade" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Sports Cars Value: 37,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 167.0 mph (268.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.91 g
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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I6TT - GT-R R34 Nür), V8 - R390 |
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V6TT - GT-R '10 |
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5.7L V8 |
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5.7L V8 |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp), 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp), 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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RWD Drivetrain |
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RWD Drivetrain |
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RWD Drivetrain |
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Trivia[]
- In Forza Horizon 3, it has inaccurate wheel fitment.
Gallery[]
(Front)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 11-03-2018.
- ↑ Abbreviation in Xbox 360 titles
- ↑ "How the R33 GT-R Improved Upon the R32 GT-R" . r33gt-r.com . Retrieved 03-11-2018.