R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications and Production Information

The R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R was produced from January 1995 to November 1998. A total of 16,674 cars were produced according to the GT-R Registry. The 1995 cars are considered Series 1 cars, 1996 Series 2, and 1997 and 1998 Series 3. The R33 GT-R turns 25 years old, and legal to import to the US, starting in January 2020.  For more information on legal R33 GT-R importation to the US, check out www. importavehicle.com

Total Production by Year 1995-1998

NISMO 400R. Even though 44 is the claimed number, GT-R Registry thinks there were only 40 produced.  We would believe either number could be true.

 

Car	R32 GT-R (early)	R33 GT-R (normal)	R34 GT-R (normal)	R35 GT-R (early)
Length	4545 mm (178.9 in)	4675 mm (184.1 in)	4600 mm (181.1 in)	4650 mm (183.1 in)
Width	1755 mm (69.1 in)	1780 mm (70.1 in)	1785 mm (70.3)	1900 mm (74.9 in)
Height	1340 mm (52.8 in)	1360 mm (53.5 in)	1360 mm (53.5 in)	1370 mm (54 in)
Weight	1480 kg (3265 lbs)	1530 kg (3373 lbs)	1540 kg (3395 lbs)	1737 kg (3829 lbs)
Wheelbase	2615 mm (103 in)	2720 mm (107.1 in)	2665 mm(104.9 in)	2780 mm (109.4 in)
Front track	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1590 mm (62.9 in)
Rear track	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1490 mm (58.7 in)	1600 mm (63 in)

First Dates of Production

• 1st model 1-6-1995

• Vspec 1-6-1995

• 2nd model 1-22-1996

• LM Limited5-21-1996

• 3rd model 2-3-1997

• Autech 40th Anniversary12-8-1997

• Last regular R33 – BCNR33-043740 (QM1 ) 11-9-1998

• Last Vspec R33 – BCNR33-043743 (GV1) 11-9-1998

• Last Vspec R33 N1- BCNR33-043012 (QM1) 2-20-1998

• The last R33 is a R34 color , GV1.There were at least a few made in this color as one of Motorex’s original imported R33’s was GV1.

• R33 Chassis number, Serial number, or VIN information. 

Paint Codes

AN0 – Super Clear Red

AN0 – Super Clear Red

BN6 – Deep Marine Blue
KH3 – Black
KL0 – Spark Silver

KN6 – Dark Grey Pearl
LP2 – Midnight Purple

LP2 – Midnight Purple

QM1 – White

QM1 – White

BT2 – Champion Blue one of only 86 cars

BT2 – Champion Blue

KR4 – Sonic Silver

AR1 – Super Clear Red II

Nissan Skyline GT-R prices when new

 1-6-95

• GT-R    4,7850,000 yen
• Vspec   5,290,000  yen
• N1        5,990,000 yen 

 1-22-96

• GT-R    4,825,000 yen
• Vspec   5,330,000  yen
• N1        5,990,000 yen 

 5-21-96

• LM Limited    4,998,000 yen
• Vspec LM Limited   5,503,000  yen

 2-3-97

• GT-R        4,885,000 yen
• Vspec       5,390,000 yen
• N1            5,998,000 yen

12-8-97  

• 4 door Sedan  4,985,000 yen

Maintenance Requirements for RB26DETT/ R33

Air filter element	Fram CA4309 K&N 33-2031-2	Every 36,000 miles
Oil	Mobil 1 10-30 , 15-50	3,000 miles or 6 months
Oil Filter	OEM 15208-60U00 Fram PH3682 OEM(R34) 15208-9E000	Every 3,000 miles
Spark Plugs	NGK PFR6A-11	Every 60,000 miles
Timing Belt	OEM 13028-20P25	Every 60,000 miles
Suspension ball joint grease		Every 72,000 miles or 4 years
Manual transmission fluid	GL-4 75 –90	Every 60,000 miles or 2 years
Differential Fluid – Front	GL-5 85W-90	Every 60,000 miles or 2 years
– Center	Nissan Automatic Fluid D	Every 60,000 miles or 2 years
– Rear	LSD GL-5 80W-90	Every 60,000 miles or 2 years
Fuel Filter	Purolator F44663 , 1996 Infiniti J30	Every 15,000 miles
Wiper Blades	Bosch 40921-21 (R33)	As required
Radiator Cap	OEM – 21430-4B700
Brake Pads- Front  AP592   R592  PFC 592  HB 194		As required
– Rear –  AP961		As required
Brake Rotor – Front		As required
Rear		As required
Power Steering belt AC belt Alt/ WP /Fan

Suspension and Alignment settings for Nissan Skyline GT-R. R32, R33, and R34.

R32 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
R33 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
R34 GT-R Specifications and Production Information

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