Nissan GTR-33

The E-BCNR33 (R33) was developed before models other than the GT-R R33 went on sale in August 1993 (the prototype was shown at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show) for release in 1995 as a successor to the R32 model. The engine in the R33 was almost identical to the R32. It used the same turbochargers and the same specifications for the manual transmission, although the syncrosses were stronger. The engine fixed the weak oil pump drive clamp R32, which usually failed when using higher power, with a wider clamp (also fixed in specification 2 R32 before the release of R33). The base model R33 GT-R weighs 1,540 kg (3,395 lb).

The R33 GT-R went on sale on January 6, 1995, along with the GT-R base model and the V·Spec model. The V*Spec model weighed 10 kg (22 lb) heavier and had a sportier suspension, which led to a decrease in ground clearance. The V* specification also included the newer ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive system, which included an active limited slip differential.

Simultaneously with the release of the R33 GT-R and GT-R V·Spec models, Nissan introduced the R33 GT-R V·Spec N1 model. The changes made to R33 N1 are similar to the changes made to R32 N1. The car became lighter by removing ABS, air conditioning, sound system, rear wiper and trunk mat. R33 GT-R V*Spec N1 received a slightly redesigned R33 N1 engine.

In 1997, Autech released a limited edition four-door GT-R sedan to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Skyline nameplate. While it was planned to celebrate Autech's 40th anniversary, 416 examples were eventually built.

Production of the R33 ended on November 9, 1998. The last R33 GT-R produced was the V-Spec in GV1, made in black pearl color.

Before the official release of the R33, Nissan recorded a lap time for the R33 GT-R at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, driven by Dirk Scheusmann, the car set a lap time of 7:59.887 minutes, becoming the first production and production Nissan car to break the 8-minute mark. Also the fastest production car for legal road production and the second fastest car for legal road production on the highway at that time. In 1999, the record was broken by the GT-R R34.

In 1995, Best Motoring tested the GT-R R33 at the Nurburgring in Nordschleife. Driven by Motoharu Kurosawa, the car drove a lap around the track in 8:01.72 minutes.

1995 GT-R LM

1995 Road car Nissan R33 GT-R LM at the exhibition at the headquarters of Nissan

Nissan mainly competed in Group C races with specially designed prototype racing cars after the R32 GT-R was excluded from Group A races, but rule changes for Group C forced Nissan to abandon Group C races. Nissan then started developing one of its existing cars to race in the GT1 class in the BPR racing series. The company decided to base a new GT1 car on the R33 LM race car. The car's weight was reduced to 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) and the all-wheel drive system was removed. The car has also been significantly expanded and lowered with a new bodywork to increase downforce. The car was equipped with an engine specification N1, whose power was 298 kW (405 hp; 400 hp). The engine was connected to a 6-speed sequential manual transmission manufactured by Xtrac.

Homologation rules for the GT1 class in 1995 required the creation of the equivalent of a single road. Thus, the only car running on the road was developed and preserved at the Nissan plant in Zoom. The road version of the car was tuned to 224 kW (305 hp; 300 hp) and was equipped with the same body 50 mm (2 inches) wider than the racing version. The interior remains the same as the standard R33 GT-R, albeit with an alcantara-rimmed steering wheel and racing bucket seats.

Two racing cars were built with numbers 22 and 23. They were introduced in the 1995 Leman season, but faced stiff competition from more powerful racing cars such as the Ferrari F40 LM and McLaren F1 GTR. Car number 22, driven by H. Fukuyama and S. Kasuya, qualified in the 34th season and took 5th place in its class with a total of 10th place, while number 23 dropped out after 157 laps due to gearbox damage. Due to the advent of purpose-built racing cars using loopholes in the rules, such as the Porsche 911 GT1, Nissan decided to withdraw from the 1996 season.

1996 LM Limited

Several limited editions of BCNR33 have been released. The first version of the LeMans, or "LM", was introduced in May 1996 to celebrate Nissan's participation in the 24-hour Le Mans. The only body color available for the R33 LM was Champion Blue. The car had a front splitter to direct air into the upper front opening and a carbon fiber rear wing with a hinged lid. There were carbon fiber inserts on the rear wing ribs with the GT-R badge on the inserts. The GT-R Skyline logo under the checkered flag was placed on C-shaped racks.

Nissan has produced a total of 188 units of this model, 86 GT-R LM Limited and 102 V-Spec LM Limited.

Limited series of optional accessories installed at the factory:

The champion is blue (code BT2).

The Rear Wing Blade Is Made Of Carbon Fiber.

N1 Front Brake Cooling Channels.

N1 Hood Lip.

GT-R commemorative stickers on C-shaped racks.

1997 NISMO 400R

A special edition of the R33 was introduced on November 3, 1997 under the name 400R, where R stood for Racing. The overall development and planning was carried out by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International). But, his boring and smooth RB26DETT engine, RBX-GT2, was designed and produced by REINIK (later renamed REIMAX – "REINIK to the maximum"). The engine had a crankshaft with a stroke of 77.7 mm (73.7 mm margin), forged pistons with a diameter of 87 mm (86 mm cast margin), upgraded rods, polished holes, high-lift camshafts, an upgraded oil system

The E-BCNR33 (R33) was developed before models other than the GT-R R33 went on sale in August 1993 (the prototype was shown at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show) for release in 1995 as a successor to the R32 model. The engine in the R33 was almost identical to the R32. It used the same turbochargers and the same specifications for the manual transmission, although the syncrosses were stronger. The engine fixed the weak oil pump drive clamp R32, which usually failed when using higher power, with a wider clamp (also fixed in specification 2 R32 before the release of R33). The base model R33 GT-R weighs 1,540 kg (3,395 lb).

The R33 GT-R went on sale on January 6, 1995, along with the GT-R base model and the V·Spec model. The V*Spec model weighed 10 kg (22 lb) heavier and had a sportier suspension, which led to a decrease in ground clearance. The V* specification also included the newer ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive system, which included an active limited slip differential.

Simultaneously with the release of the R33 GT-R and GT-R V·Spec models, Nissan introduced the R33 GT-R V·Spec N1 model. The changes made to R33 N1 are similar to the changes made to R32 N1. The car became lighter by removing ABS, air conditioning, sound system, rear wiper and trunk mat. R33 GT-R V*Spec N1 received a slightly redesigned R33 N1 engine.

In 1997, Autech released a limited edition four-door GT-R sedan to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Skyline nameplate. While it was planned to celebrate Autech's 40th anniversary, 416 examples were eventually built.

Production of the R33 ended on November 9, 1998. The last R33 GT-R produced was the V-Spec in GV1, made in black pearl color.

Before the official release of the R33, Nissan recorded a lap time for the R33 GT-R at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, driven by Dirk Scheusmann, the car set a lap time of 7:59.887 minutes, becoming the first production and production Nissan car to break the 8-minute mark. Also the fastest production car for legal road production and the second fastest car for legal road production on the highway at that time. In 1999, the record was broken by the GT-R R34.

In 1995, Best Motoring tested the GT-R R33 at the Nurburgring in Nordschleife. Driven by Motoharu Kurosawa, the car drove a lap around the track in 8:01.72 minutes.

1995 GT-R LM

1995 Road car Nissan R33 GT-R LM at the exhibition at the headquarters of Nissan

Nissan mainly competed in Group C races with specially designed prototype racing cars after the R32 GT-R was excluded from Group A races, but rule changes for Group C forced Nissan to abandon Group C races. Nissan then started developing one of its existing cars to race in the GT1 class in the BPR racing series. The company decided to base a new GT1 car on the R33 LM race car. The car's weight was reduced to 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) and the all-wheel drive system was removed. The car has also been significantly expanded and lowered with a new bodywork to increase downforce. The car was equipped with an engine specification N1, whose power was 298 kW (405 hp; 400 hp). The engine was connected to a 6-speed sequential manual transmission manufactured by Xtrac.

Homologation rules for the GT1 class in 1995 required the creation of the equivalent of a single road. Thus, the only car running on the road was developed and preserved at the Nissan plant in Zoom. The road version of the car was tuned to 224 kW (305 hp; 300 hp) and was equipped with the same body 50 mm (2 inches) wider than the racing version. The interior remains the same as the standard R33 GT-R, albeit with an alcantara-rimmed steering wheel and racing bucket seats.

Two racing cars were built with numbers 22 and 23. They were introduced in the 1995 Leman season, but faced stiff competition from more powerful racing cars such as the Ferrari F40 LM and McLaren F1 GTR. Car number 22, driven by H. Fukuyama and S. Kasuya, qualified in the 34th season and took 5th place in its class with a total of 10th place, while number 23 dropped out after 157 laps due to gearbox damage. Due to the advent of purpose-built racing cars using loopholes in the rules, such as the Porsche 911 GT1, Nissan decided to withdraw from the 1996 season.

1996 LM Limited

Several limited editions of BCNR33 have been released. The first version of the LeMans, or "LM", was introduced in May 1996 to celebrate Nissan's participation in the 24-hour Le Mans. The only body color available for the R33 LM was Champion Blue. The car had a front splitter to direct air into the upper front opening and a carbon fiber rear wing with a hinged lid. There were carbon fiber inserts on the rear wing ribs with the GT-R badge on the inserts. The GT-R Skyline logo under the checkered flag was placed on C-shaped racks.

Nissan has produced a total of 188 units of this model, 86 GT-R LM Limited and 102 V-Spec LM Limited.

Limited series of optional accessories installed at the factory:

The champion is blue (code BT2).

The Rear Wing Blade Is Made Of Carbon Fiber.

N1 Front Brake Cooling Channels.

N1 Hood Lip.

GT-R commemorative stickers on C-shaped racks.

1997 NISMO 400R

A special edition of the R33 was introduced on November 3, 1997 under the name 400R, where R stood for Racing. The overall development and planning was carried out by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International). But, his boring and smooth RB26DETT engine, RBX-GT2, was designed and produced by REINIK (later renamed REIMAX – "REINIK to the maximum"). The engine had a crankshaft with a stroke of 77.7 mm (73.7 mm margin), forged pistons with a diameter of 87 mm (86 mm cast margin), upgraded rods, polished holes, high-lift camshafts, an upgraded oil system