Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II

“	As the penultimate edition of the “R34” series Skyline GT-R, and in fact, as one of the last of the traditionally inline-six powered Skylines, the V-Spec II is destined to be a collectible. Let’s hope that this doesn’t mean that existing models are parked in garages and never driven, because driving is exactly what Nissan intended this GT-R to do. The V-Spec II (the “V” stands for “victory,” by the way) comes with all of the goodies that the original V-Spec had, but it’s even harder-edged thanks to increased stiffness and lighter weight (primarily due to a special carbon fiber hood, spotted at a distance by the small NACA duct). The RB26DETT engine will be familiar to Skyline fans, but only the very fanatical will know offhand that the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system is actually the “Pro” version, with an active limited-slip differential that splits torque laterally if necessary. Externally, small “V-Spec II” badges and a large “bi-plane” rear wing differentiate this Skyline from lesser models. With well over 300 horsepower, the GT-R is not only quick, it’s very much so—particularly in poor traction situations where the all-wheel drive system comes into the fore.	”
— Official description ^[1]

The 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II - abbreviated as Nissan GT-R '02^[2] or Nissan GT-R R34^[3] - is an AWD sports car by Nissan featured in all series titles except Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

It is rewarded in Forza Horizon 4 for reaching level 4 in the Horizon Life Street Scene series.

Synopsis

The V-Spec II is part of the GF-BNR34^[4] (abbreviated as R34) series, the fifth and final generation of the Skyline GT-R. The R34 was first produced in 1999 to replace the R33 and ceased production in 2002. The V-Spec II was released in 2000 as a track-focused model.

Developed prior to Nissan's takeover by Renault in 1999, changes to the car were not as drastic compared to the transition from the R32 to the R33. The RB26DETT engine, now fitted with more durable ball bearing ceramic turbochargers, delivers 327 hp (244 kW) and 293 ft·lb (397 N·m) of torque with a boost pressure of 11.4 psi (0.78 bar), which make the R34 more powerful than its predecessors. The R34 also switched to a six-speed manual transmission that allows for closer gearing.^[5]

The R34 has a shorter wheelbase and smaller front overhangs than the R33 but also slightly more weight up front. Its curb weight is 3395 lb (1540 kg) in Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 2, which was changed to 3417 lb (1550 kg) in all newer titles, making it the heaviest model of the Skyline GT-R. In comparison with the R33, aerodynamics were further improved for the R34 through a front undertray and rear diffuser that produce more downforce.

Variants

V-Spec II Nür

Main article: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür

The 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür is a production variant featured in Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 2.

Tommy Kaira Skyline GT-R R34

Main article: Nissan Tommy Kaira Skyline GT-R R34

The 2002 Nissan Tommy Kaira Skyline GT-R R34 is a pre-tuned variant featured in Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 2.

Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R

Main article: Nissan Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R

The 2002 Nissan Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R is a pre-tuned S-class variant featured in Forza Motorsport and all subsequent Xbox 360 Motorsport titles.

Skyline (GT500)

Main article: Nissan Skyline (GT500)

The 2003 Nissan Skyline (GT500) is a JGTC race variant featured in Forza Motorsport and all subsequent Xbox 360 Motorsport titles.

Fast & Furious Edition

Main article: Nissan Skyline GT-R Fast & Furious Edition

The 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R Fast & Furious Edition is a pre-tuned variant featured in Forza Horizon 2 and Forza Motorsport 6. It is the car driven by Brian O'Conner in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Statistics

	Speed 5.9 Accel 5.9 Braking 4.4 Corner 4.5 Base Rarity 5.1	B4
Unlock Requirements North America: missing data Rarity: 8.9 Europe: missing data Rarity: 8.8 Asia: missing data Rarity: 7.9
Performance Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 120-0 mph (193-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data

	Speed 5.5 Acceleration 4.5 Braking 4.0 Handling 4.2 Base Rarity 6.6	B 584
Unlock Requirements North America: missing data Rarity: ? Europe: missing data Rarity: ? Asia: missing data Rarity: ?
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Coupé Speed: Top Speed: 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

	Speed 6.0 Handling 5.5 Acceleration 5.0 Launch 6.0 Braking 5.3	C 401
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 54,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Coupé Speed: Top Speed: 166.5 mph (267.9 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.333 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 133.4 ft (40.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 343.6 ft (104.7 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.01 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.03 g

	Speed 6.1 Handling 5.3 Acceleration 6.8 Launch 7.4 Braking 5.2	A 503
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 52,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Sports Car Speed: Top Speed: 166.6 mph (268.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.300 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.0 ft (39.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 340.3 ft (103.7 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.91 g

	Speed 6.3 Handling 4.7 Acceleration 7.3 Launch 8.1 Braking 4.8	C 481
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 CR
Performance & Body Family Body Family: Iconic Sports Speed: Top Speed: 166.6 mph (268.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.883 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.283 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 110.6 ft (33.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 279.4 ft (85.2 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.14 g

	Speed 6.5 Handling 5.0 Acceleration 7.3 Braking 4.8	B 534
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 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

	Speed 6.7 Handling 5.0 Acceleration 7.3 Braking 4.7 Rare	B 537
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer
Performance & Division Division: Sport GT Icons Collection Tier: Tier 3 - Rare (+380) 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

	Speed 6.1 Handling 8.5 Acceleration 6.8 Launch 7.4 Braking 8.3	B 461
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 52,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Sports Car

	Speed 6.3 Handling 6.7 Acceleration 7.3 Launch 8.1 Braking 7.9	B 687
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 52,000 CR
Performance & Championship Championship: JDM Icons Speed: Top Speed: 166.2 mph (267.4 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.300 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 138.0 ft (42.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 338.1 ft (103.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g

	Speed 6.3 Handling 6.6 Acceleration 7.3 Launch 8.1 Braking 7.3	A 703
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 63,000 CR
Performance & Championship Championship: Asian Sports Cars Speed: Top Speed: 173.1 mph (278.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.282 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 126.6 ft (38.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 316.5 ft (96.5 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.88 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.94 g

	Speed 6.8 Handling 6.0 Acceleration 6.5 Launch 8.1 Braking 6.0	B 691
Unlock Requirements Horizon Life: Reach Tier 4 in Horizon Life: Street Scene
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Retro Sports Cars Value: 63,000 CR Rarity: Epic Speed: Top Speed: 166.9 mph (268.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.300 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 227.6 ft (69.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 455.7 ft (138.9 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.88 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.89 g

	? ?	?
Unlock Requirements Missing unlock requirements
Performance Speed: Top Speed: 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

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	V8TT - R390
	5.7L V8
	5.7L V8
	6.2L V8 (415 hp)
	3.8L V6 - TT
	6.2L V8 (415 hp)
	6.2L V8 (415 hp)

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain

Trivia

Its engine, named "2.6L I6 - TT" in-game, can be swapped onto various cars in the Forza series.
It be fitted with exterior parts from the GT-R Z-Tune, a high-performance model by Nissan's performance division Nismo.
In Forza Motorsport 7, the V-Spec II had a bug where the rear wing would not always animate with the trunk. As of the December 5, 2017 content update, this has been fixed.
It appears as an AI opponent in Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious.
The interior has a 5.8" LCD screen at the centre of the dashboard that displays live readings of engine and vehicle statistics including turbocharger pressure and various temperature readings.^[6]