Bigpower

This is to be my first entry for the R32 GTR buying guide.
Please only post responses relevant to buying an R32 GTR

Production information and differences between models (Much more to follow later). I intend to show all the 'hot spots' on the R32 and provide general useful information that I have gained from owning one.

Production Figures 43,934 vehicles.

Standard 40,390
NISMO 560
V-spec 1,453
V-specII 1,303
N1 version 228

Chassis Numbers

GT-R NISMO (sold 500) : BNR32-100000 - BNR32-100560
Version 1: 21/08/1999- : BNR32-000051 - BNR32-017466 (Note this model has no side impact bars)
Version 2: 20/08/1991- : BNR32-212001 -
Version 3: 01/01/1993- : BNR32-300001 - BNR32-314649

Annual Production 1989: 4,555
1990: 8,426
1991: 7,081
1992: 7,961
1993: 6,204
1994: 7,465

Body Colours
Version 1
- Gun Grey Metallic (KH2)
- Jet Silver Metallic (KG1)
- Dark Blue Pearl (TH1)
- Red Pearl Metallic (AH3) (Wine red!)
- Black Pearl Metallic (732)

Version 2 / Version 3
- Cristal White (326)
- Spark Silver Metallic (KL0)
- Gun Grey Metallic (KH2)
- Red Pearl Metallic (AH3) (Wine red!)
- Black Pearl Metallic (732)

Version 1 Released: 21th August 1989
Produced to make victory at Group A race.
Length: 4,545mm x Width: 1,755mm x Height: 1,340mm
Wheelbase: 2,615mm
Curb Weight: 1,430kg
Max Power: 280ps/6,800rpm
Max Torque: 36.0kg-m/4,400rpm
Engine: RB26DETT
Displacement: 2,568cc
* Twin ceramic blade turbochargers.
* Electrically controled torque split four wheel drive (ATTESA E-TS).
* 4 wheels multi-link suspensions.
* 225/50-16 tyres.

NISMO Released: 11th March 1990
Produced 560 BNR32 GTR Nismo as Group A evolution model. (Only 500 were sold)
* Metal blade turbochargers.
* Additional air intake on the front bumper.
* Bonnet hood top spoiler
* Bigger side sill protector.
* Rear auxiliary small rear spoiler.
* Less rear wiper.
* Less ABS.
* Less air-con.
* Less intercooler net.
* Curb Weight: 1,400kg (weight reduction by 30kgs.)

Version 2 Released: 20th August 1991
* Side impact door beam.
* Factory optional driver side airbag.
* Seatbelt warning indicator.
* Shock absorb steering wheel pad.
* Fireproofed interior materials.
* Revised headlight lense and H1 type headlight bulb.
* Curb weight: 1,480kg (50kgs increased.)

Version 3 Released: 3rd February
* Pull type clutch.
* Revised rear diff cover. (1994 onwards.)

V-spec Released: 3rd February 1993
Anniversary model for 3 years champion of Group A race.
* Height: 1,355mm (+15mm)
* Brembo brake calipers and discs.
* BBS aluminium wheels.
* 225/50-17 tyres.
* Curb weight: 1,500kg (20kgs increased.)

V-spec II Released: 14th February 1994
*Anniversary model for 4 years champion of Group A race.
*245/45-17 tyres.
*V-specII Sticker.

N1 version Base car for N1 Taikyu Championship Series. (Group N endurance race equivalent.)
* Additional air intake on the front bumper.
* Bonnet hood top spoiler
* Less rear wiper.
* Less ABS.
* Less air-con.
* Less intercooler net.
* Brake cooling air guide.
* Non projector headlights.
* Metal blade turbochargers. (V-spec N1 and V-spec II N1.)

The R32 GTR Shell is pretty much the same as a standard car, save for the front wings and the bonnet being made of a Aluminium.

There are a number of areas worth checking for rust when looking over your prospective purchase.

1. Check the front of the rear arches. Often aftermarket spats have been fitted. These can hide rust. I would strongly recommend removing the spats to check. They are only held on by two bolts each side. A 5 minute job to remove and replace.



2. Check the rear inner sills.



3. Boot rain gulley. Open the boot and run you finger (to clear the leaves and mess) along the gulley.



If these 3 area's are clear of rust it is unlikely that you will have any other problems except for crash repaired areas. The japanese aren't reknowned for quality body repairs.

An interesting thing to know about the R32 is that the rear quarters are hollow (I know most cars are) and on the skyline they are easily accessible from the inside - you can find some interesting things dropped done inside the wings. Squeeze you hand in each side feel for water or rust. It is recommended by a number of people to pull out the drainage bungs and leave them out!. Based on what I found in my rear quarters I'm assuming the japanese owner didn't have a dustpan, so brushed the contents of the boot into the wings on a regular basis!!.

Also, check the windscreen, a replacement can set you back as much as 1600 pounds for a new one. You can get them second hand, but quite a waiting game.