Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R, 1993
Nissan Skyline IX (R33)
Nissan Skyline IX (R33)•
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Chassis No.: BNR32303811
Auction: Monterey 2022
Auction date: August 20, 2022
Lot No.: S68.2
$140,000 | High bid
- Exterior: White
- Interior: Black
- Original N1 engine built and modified by the legendary tuner, Kazuhiko “Smokey” Nagata of Top Secret Japan
- Engine stroked from 2.6L to 2.8L
- Polished heads
- Enlarged twin turbochargers
- Upgraded rods and cams
- 5-speed manual transmission rebuilt with aftermarket clutch
- AP Racing big brake kit
- Custom HKS suspension
- Roll cage and anti-roll bars
- Right hand drive
- Finished in White with Black lower sill striping
- OZ Racing 10-spoke wheels
- All parts and modifications were made and installed with circuit racing and canyon drives in mind
- Must be sold to an out of state resident or licensed dealer
When legendary tuner Kazuhiko “Smokey” Nagata of Top Secret Japan lends his mastery to any project, chances are good it’s going to be very, very quick. This 1993 Skyline R32 GT-R is no exception, and it was created with circuit racing and canyon drives in mind. The original 2.6L N1 engine was bored and stroked to 2.8L and packed with polished heads, two enlarged turbochargers, upgraded rods and cams and more to achieve a lot more power.
A 5-speed manual transmission was rebuilt with an aftermarket clutch to handle the extra power, and the chassis was dialed in with an AP Racing big brake kit, custom HKS suspension system, anti-roll bars and OZ Racing 10-spoke wheels with sticky, low-profile tires. Fitted with a roll cage and finished in white with black lower-sill striping, the right-hand drive interior is fitted with bucket seats, a center console, custom gauges in the glove compartment and more. The whole scene is a truly remarkable car that is arguably eligible for supercar status. Smokey has long been well regarded in Japan as a performance-building master.
He went to work for Toyota as a mechanic at 16 years old and built a reputation through the years for knowing how to coax power and durability from pretty much anything. He became an absolute legend when he built a 5.0L 1GZ-FE V-12 engine sourced from a Toyota Century with a matched set of HKS GT2540 turbos, a Top Secret custom intake plenum with 80mm throttle bodies, an ARC intercooler and more to create a 1,003 HP monster. He fitted that engine to a Mark IV Toyota Supra and shipped it off to England, where he sought to break 200 MPH. In achieving his goal on public roads, he was pulled over, arrested and ultimately banned from ever entering England again.
It’s a safe bet this is the guy most people want building their engines, and this 1993 Skyline is one of Smokey’s creations, making this a real opportunity to get a firsthand experience with the work of the legendary tuner.
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