The 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) was released in January 1999 as the successor to the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33). It underwent a facelift in 2000 and ceased production in 2002.
In comparison with the R33, the R34 has a shorter wheelbase and smaller dimensions to improve handling. Like every other GT-R model that came after the R32 from 1989, the R34 is powered by a 'RB26DETT' 2.6 litre twin-turbo engine and sends its power to all wheels.[2]
The R34 was also equipped with a 5.8" LCD screen at the centre of the dashboard that displays live readings of engine and vehicle statistics including turbocharger pressure, as well as oil and coolant temperatures. The Nismo Multi-Function Display option (MFD) could be equipped at an extra cost, which included an additional lap timer and an increase in boost pressure measurement to 2 bar.
The V-Spec (Victory Specification) model was available with more performance enhancements including aerodynamic carbon-fibre extensions, an active limited-slip differential at the rear, and lower but also harder suspension. All V-Spec models carried a model-specific badge at the rear.
In 2007, Nissan introduced the Nissan GT-R which was developed on a new platform and no longer associated with the Skyline nameplate.
Games[]
Need for Speed: High Stakes[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Over Drivin' IV, the Japanese localisation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes.
It is featured in class AA and can be purchased for $150,000 in the PC release and in class B for $65,000 in the PlayStation release. It can be equipped with upgrades in both releases.
It is also available with a showcase. In all releases, the Skyline GT-R V-Spec cannot be driven in a Hot Pursuit.
The strongest performance traits of the Skyline GT-R include handling and acceleration, although it only has a mediocre top speed.
Description
“ | GTRs - in addition to being king on the road, have to also set new standards on track. Faced with the same challenge, the R34 GTR is no exception. Inheriting the R32 GTR's RB26DETT power plant, its power is limited by an agreement among Japanese manufacturers, and is unchanged from the 276 horsepower of the last model, but with raised boost pressure and refinements of all parts, peak torque output has now reached 289 pound-feet. Its potential far surpasses its numbers, thanks to the electronically controlled torque split of its four-wheel drive system, all power transmits perfectly to the road. The transmission is all new, with German maker Getrag having developed its 6-speed gearbox. As with all GTRs, a linear throttle response is crafted throughout. The V-Spec, when it comes to mass production cars, is a standout even on the world stage, utilizing advanced aerodynamics. The underbody features diffusers front and rear, and generates high levels of downforce. When driven at high speeds, this contributes to exceptional stability. Developed on the circuits, the GTR has been a legend time and time again. Nissan's GTR captures ultimate driving pleasure and hands it all to the driver. Having evolved into Japan's fastest car yet, the R34 GTR no longer has any rivals back home. |
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— In-game Showcase, translated from Japanese[3]
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GT-R R34 Special[]
A bonus car in the PlayStation release that resembles the Japanese Grand Touring Championship Pennzoil Skyline can be unlocked after winning the Skyline Pro Cup.
Need for Speed: Underground[]
The 1999 Skyline R34 GTR appears in Need for Speed: Underground.
Stock
Acceleration 2.6 Top Speed 5.8 Handling 3.2
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The stock Skyline GT-R is unlocked upon the player winning event #79: "Enjoy the City Skyline" in Underground Mode and is priced at 80,000 Bank.
It can be selected for use in Underground Mode, Quick Race, or multiplayer and can be customised.
It can be unlocked early in the PC release for use in Quick Race and multiplayer by entering "111skyline" in the statistics menu and pressing the delete button.
"Eddie"
Acceleration 2.6 Top Speed 5.8 Handling 3.2
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The "Eddie" Skyline GT-R pre-set is unlocked upon the player accumulating a total of 3,000,000 style points.
Eddie, the player's main rival, drives a custom car Skyline throughout Underground Mode, but his title as the top street racer isn't challenged until event #111: "Wrath of Eddie".
Once unlocked, it can be selected for use in Quick Race or multiplayer, although it cannot be customised.
"lostprophets"
Acceleration 2.6 Top Speed 5.8 Handling 3.2
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The "lostprophets" Skyline GT-R pre-set is unlocked upon the player accumulating a total of 1,721,000 style points.
lostprophets was a Welsh rock band and their song "To Hell We Ride" appears in Need for Speed: Underground as part of the soundtrack, although titled in-game as "Ride".
Once unlocked, it can be selected for use in Quick Race or multiplayer, although it cannot be customised.
Need for Speed: Underground 2[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Need for Speed: Underground 2 and is unlocked upon completing URL event 16 during Stage 5 of the career mode.
The Skyline GT-R is featured with stellar acceleration and top speed, although its good straight-line performance comes with a few drawbacks in handling when compared to lighter and more nimble rear-wheel drive cars. The GT-R is generally very competitive in any race type, especially in Drag.
Unlock | Complete URL Race 16 in Stage 5 | ||||
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0 - 60 mph | 0 - 100 mph | Top Speed | Torque | Power | |
Stock | 5.22 seconds | 12.98 seconds | 155.0 mph (249 km/h) | 220.4 ft-lb | 276.6 bhp |
Fully Upgraded | 2.46 seconds | 7.38 seconds | 213.0 mph (343 km/h) | 353.4 ft-lb | 494.0 bhp |
Need for Speed: Underground Rivals[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Need for Speed: Underground Rivals and can be purchased for $70,000. The "GT King" boss car can be unlocked by defeating it in a trophy tier boss race using an American car.
Need for Speed: Carbon[]
The Skyline GT-R appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 3 tuner class car.
It has a low top speed, but accelerates faster than most other tuners and comes with highly responsive steering that gives it a competitive edge in corners. Its heavy weight makes it useful in pursuits.
Stock
The stock Skyline GT-R is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode depending on the player's chosen career path:
- Exotic: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton
- Muscle: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton
- Tuner: Take over Canmor Downs, Silverton
Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 125,000 cash.
Top Speed 4.2
Acceleration 6.4
Handling 9.2
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Bonus
The bonus Skyline GT-R is included with the Collector's Edition release and is available for use in Quick Race from the beginning of the game.
Top Speed 6.0
Acceleration 8.9
Handling 10.0
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Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) is unlocked in Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City with a price tag of $70,000 after defeating Buddy.
Need for Speed: ProStreet[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Need for Speed: ProStreet as a Tier 3 car with a price tag of $30,000. Players must dominate the Showdown: Chicago race day to unlock it for purchase.
It has a mediocre top speed but very responsive handling and strong acceleration. A fully tuned Skyline with a drag setup can clear quarter-mile events in 8 seconds.
Bonus Variants[]
For Challenge Weekend play, players may select an upgraded Super Promotion themed Skyline GT-R for Grip and Speed Challenge events. The game also features a Bonus lime green variant for Drag.
Need for Speed: Undercover[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Need for Speed: Undercover as a Tier 3 car with a price tag of $135,000. It is unlocked upon the player reaching Wheelman Level 9.5. In the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases, it can be bought for $52,000 and is unlocked through career mode progression.
The Skyline GT-R excels in the field of top speed because of being able to reach 208 mph (335 km/h). It is also featured with quick acceleration, which somehow becomes slower after players have installed transmission upgrades on the car. Its handling feels responsive and is suitable for fast cornering.
Need for Speed: World[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) was made available in Need for Speed: World on December 9, 2010 as a tier 2 car. Since August 22, 2012, it had been featured as a C class car.
It was among the best accelerating C class cars and could hit a top speed of 161 mph (259 km/h). Its nitrous boost however provided a somewhat underwhelming amount of speed during usage.
The greatest weakness of the car was handling, which had a tendency to understeer; it could not turn into a corner smoothly as it was reliant on braking. On May 15, 2012, its handling was retuned to make it less dependant on excessive braking, although it was still outmatched by lighter cars such as the Mazda MX-5 in corners.
It was best suited for pursuit events, as its weight allowed it to handle collisions well and its acceleration was powerful enough to allow it to regain speed quickly. It was less suitable for racing and required extensive upgrading to become more useful.
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E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
S
1000
427598
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Stock: 427 (C class) | Maximum: 598 (B class) |
Red
The Red style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 2600. It was made available on August 22, 2012.
Blue
The Blue style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 562,500. It was initially released on March 2, 2011.
Before August 22nd, 2012, it could only be purchased if the player was at Driver Level 27 or above and cost 480,000. On May 14, 2015, its price was lowered from 750,000 as part of the End of the World event.
"Underground"
The "Underground" style is a Need for Speed classic car that costs 2900. It was initially released on December 9, 2010.
It was initially released as a rental car that could be leased for 150. It was later made available for purchase with SpeedBoost on January 12, 2011.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts. It is based on the box art variation of Eddie's Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 featured in Need for Speed: Underground.
"Raven"
The "Raven" style is a art director car that costs 2900. It was initially released on August 30, 2011 as a top-up gift, and was later made available in the car dealer on July 3, 2012.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, and a selection of aftermarket parts.
Need for Speed: Shift[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Need for Speed: Shift as a Tier 2 car with a 6.00 car rating and a $70,000 purchase price.
It is unlocked upon collecting 30 stars and capable of a Works conversion.
Shift 2: Unleashed[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in Shift 2: Unleashed with a C 600 performance rating and 3.61 handling rating. It can be purchased for $65,000.
It is a fast, yet controllable car, due to an all-wheel drive system, which provides sufficient traction at any speed. It is also balanced in corners and manageable for most players even during extreme conditions.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) appears in the Need for Speed Heroes pack for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 releases of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012). It is featured with a slightly modified exterior and the paint job of Eddie's Skyline GT-R from Need for Speed: Underground.
Purchasing the Need for Speed Heroes Pack will immediately unlock the GT-R V-Spec within Singleplayer. It is unlocked in Multiplayer upon the player completing 6 SpeedList events in Sports cars.
Need for Speed (2015)[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec can be purchased for 49,100 in Need for Speed (2015).
Players can purchase Eddie's car for 0 after completing all fifteen of Eddie's Challenge events included in the Legends update.
0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
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Stock | 04.79 seconds | 13.26 seconds @ 110 mph (177 km/h) | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 327 hp |
Fully Upgraded | 02.06 seconds | 09.20 seconds @ 160 mph (257 km/h) | 234 mph (377 km/h) | 1,026 hp |
Need for Speed: Duel[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (1999) appears in Need for Speed: Duel.
Need for Speed: Payback[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (1999) appears in Need for Speed: Payback following a teaser image released on May 31, 2017.
Stock
It stock Skyline GT-R V-Spec (1999) is unlocked for purchase from the drag, off-road, and race class dealerships for 92,850 upon completing any questline in Chapter 3: "City Lights".
Complete any questline in Chapter 3: "City Lights"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 144
Max: LV 399
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"Eddie's"
The "Eddie's" Skyline GT-R V-Spec (1999) is unlocked for purchase from the race dealership for 0 by those that have purchased both Need for Speed (2015) and Need for Speed: Payback.
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 319
Max: LV 399
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The Skyline GT-R V.Spec (R34) 1999 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.
S 672
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 671
Acceleration 659
Nitro Capacity 688
Strength 396
Durability 409
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Need for Speed: Heat[]
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec '99 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[4] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 2, which was released on August 27, 2019.
Stock
The stock Skyline GT-R V-Spec '99 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 73,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 14.
It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.
POWER 1.3
HIGH SPEED 1.8
ACCELERATION 2.0
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 327
0-60 MPH [s] 5.20
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 289
TOP SPEED [mph] 157
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Customisation (Rating: 6/10) | ||
Engine Swaps (9 Available)
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Legends Edition
The Skyline GT-R V-Spec Legends Edition '02 is added to the player's garage upon completing all Race story missions alongside being unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 73,000. The car's heritage as a Legends Edition stems from it being Eddie's car in Need for Speed: Underground.
It has a customisation rating of zero and can not be visually customised in any manner, but can be equipped with performance parts.
POWER 1.3
HIGH SPEED 1.8
ACCELERATION 2.0
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 327
0-60 MPH [s] 5.20
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 289
TOP SPEED [mph] 157
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Customisation (Rating: 6/10) | ||
Engine Swaps (9 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The Skyline GT-R V·Spec (1999) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[5][6]
Stock
The stock Skyline GT-R V·Spec can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $73,000 and has a Tier B 139 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player drafting behind other racers for a total of 400 seconds in playlists of any tier and using any vehicle.
Epic Custom
The Epic Custom Skyline GT-R V·Spec is a custom car included in the Vol.4 Customs Pack released with Volume 4 on August 16, 2023, and is based on Eddie's Skyline GT-R V·Spec.
It can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $185,000 and has a Tier B 139 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.
Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages, as well as being made available for purchase from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage.
Cop Edition
The Skyline GT-R V·Spec - Cop Edition is a pursuit vehicle unlocked in the "Cop Garage" section of the garage and can be used by the Cop Team in Hot Pursuit events.
Its livery is based on Japanese high-performance police units. It has a bug guard mounted to the bonnet but the red boomerang warning lights fitted to the roof have been substituted for a red LED light bar.
Six units - one marked GT-R (Series 2), two marked V-Spec I, two marked V-Spec II, and an unmarked V-Spec II - have been deployed by the Saitama Prefectural Police High Speed Corps. across five cities within the prefecture: Iwatsuki, Tokorozawa, Hanazono, Iwatsuki, and Misato.[7]
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked upon the player completing rank 07: Interceptor Unit of the Cop Career.
Trivia[]
- The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) has been depicted in the series with several model inaccuracies:
- In the Need for Speed: Underground and Need for Speed: Underground 2, the Skyline GT-R is fitted with white turn lenses from the 2000 model and is missing the V-Spec specific splitter.
- In Need for Speed: Carbon, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Need for Speed: Undercover, and Need for Speed: World, it is missing the V-Spec specific splitter.
- The Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) is depicted in the cover art of some entries in the series:
- In the Japanese localisation of Need for Speed: High Stakes, titled Over Drivin' IV.
- In Need for Speed: Underground, as Eddie's car.
- In Need for Speed: Payback, as Tyler's car.
- In the PC release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the Skyline GT-R can be selected with either a Bayside Blue, Athlete Silver, Sonic Silver, Black Pearl, White, Lightning Yellow, or Active Red body paint colour.
- During the opening cutscene of Need for Speed: Underground 2's career mode, the player can be seen driving a Skyline GT-R.
- In Need for Speed: Carbon, the Skyline lacks its rear wipers.
- In Need for Speed: Carbon - Own The City, applying body kits to the Skyline GT-R will change the interior silhouette from being right-hand drive to left-hand drive.
- In Need for Speed: The Run, the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) is featured with an Eastsiders livery as part of the downloadable Heroes and Villains Pack.
- The Skyline GT-R featured in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) is depicted with numerous exterior parts from various R34 GT-R models:
- The white turn signal lights are fitted to the 2000 model.
- The front bumper is fitted to the V-Spec II model.
- The spoiler is based on the Voltex GT Wing.
- The wheels fitted are the Volk TE37 Super Lap.
- The hood, side skirts, rear spats, and single tip exhaust are derived from the Nismo Z-tune.
- The rear-right white fog light is fitted to R34 trim levels below the GT-R.
- In Need for Speed (2015), Need for Speed: Payback, Need for Speed: Heat, and Need for Speed: Unbound, the Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) can be equipped with Nismo Z-tune body parts.
- In Need for Speed: Heat, the Skyline GT-R Legends Edition is listed as a 2002 model year.
- In Need for Speed: Unbound, the kanji applied on the side of the body and on the spoiler to identify a police unit's assigned prefecture (速島県警察) translates to "Hayashima Prefectural Police", a town within the Tsukubo District of the Okayama Prefecture in Japan.
- On the exclusive DVD included with the Black Edition release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted, a Skyline GT-R can be briefly seen on the rap sheet shown in the "Core X" video.[8]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Website: autoevolution.com (2020) NISSAN Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) 1999 - 2002. Available at: https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/nissan-skyline-gt-r-v-spec-r34-1999.html#aeng_nissan-skyline-gt-r-v-spec-r34-1999-26-tt-280-hp
- ↑ Website: Autozine (2012) Nissan Skyline GT-R. Available at: http://www.autozine.org/Archive/Nissan/classic/Skyline.html
- ↑ Website: Youtube (2021) NFS High Stakes (PS1) - Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 updated showcase Available at: [1]
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
- ↑ Website: gtr-registry.com (2019) Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Police Vehicles. Available at: https://gtr-registry.com/en-r34-gtr-police-vehicles.php
- ↑ DVD: Black Edition Exclusive Disc (2005). Available at: https://youtu.be/C4afdRu37w8
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