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Dark purple 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), rear three-quarter view showing the round tail lamps.

Skyline GT-RBNR32

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MAKER
NISSAN
YEARS
1989–1994
CODE
BNR32
TYPE
SPORTS CAR / COUPÉ
ORIGIN
JAPAN
Photo: Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

01 — Overview

The R32 revived the GT-R name in 1989 with the RB26DETT twin-turbo six and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, developed with Group A racing in mind. It won all 29 JTC races it entered, taking every title from 1990 to 1993.

02 — Historical context

Historicalcontext.

  1. 01

    The R32 revived the GT-R nameplate in 1989 and was designed to compete in Group A racing.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)
  2. 02

    It used Nissan's ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)
  3. 03

    The Australian magazine Wheels nicknamed the R32 GT-R 'Godzilla' in its July 1989 edition.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)
  4. 04

    The GT-R Nismo homologation model, introduced on 22 February 1990, was built in 560 units.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)

03 — Exterior & interior

04 — Engineering

Technicalspecifications.

Engine exhibit

RB26DETT

Inline-6 · 2568 cc

Manufacturer
Nissan
Chassis / model codes
BNR32
Production
1989-08 – 1994-11
Body styles
2-door coupé
Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Engine
RB26DETTInline-6 · 2,568 cc · twin-turbocharged280 PS @ 6,800 rpmNote: JA Wikipedia; EN Wikipedia gives 206 kW at 6,800 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual
Length × width × height
4,545 × 1,755 × 1,341 mm
Wheelbase
2,615 mm
Curb weight
1,430 kg
Units built
43,937Note: EN Wikipedia: 43,937; JA Wikipedia: 43,934
People
Naganori Ito

Figures follow the sources listed below. Values vary by market, variant and year; anything we could not verify is omitted. Power is shown in the unit the source used (PS / hp / kW).

05 — Generations in the archive

  1. PGC10

    1969–1972

    Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (PGC10/KPGC10)

  2. BNR32

    1989–1994

    Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)

  3. BCNR33

    1995–1998

    Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)

  4. BNR34

    1999–2002

    Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)

06 — Motorsport

Ontrack.

Competition cars differ from the road car; the specifications above describe the road car.

  1. Won all 29 Japanese Touring Car Championship races it entered, taking the series title every year from 1990 to 1993 (Group A).

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)
  2. Won the Bathurst 1000 in 1991 and 1992.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)
  3. Took the overall win at the 1991 Spa 24 Hours.

    Source: Nissan Skyline GT-R — Wikipedia (English)

07 — Gallery

08 — On film

Onfilm.

MotorsportOfficial channel

[MS HISTORY] R32GT-R is back to circuit (1990)

Nissan motorsport history footage of the R32 Skyline GT-R racing version's 1990 shakedown as the GT-R returned to the circuit.

Source: 日産自動車株式会社 · YouTube

09 — Related

Relatedmachines.

10 — Sources

  1. 01Nissan Skyline GT-RWikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26
  2. 02日産・スカイラインGT-RWikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26
  3. 03日産・スカイラインGT-R BNR32Wikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26

11 — Photo credits

  • Dark purple 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), rear three-quarter view showing the round tail lamps.

    Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)

    Dark purple 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), rear three-quarter view showing the round tail lamps.

    ByCalreyn88

    CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

  • Gunmetal 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), front three-quarter view.

    Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)

    Gunmetal 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), front three-quarter view.

    ByCalreyn88

    CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons