There were a handful of limited-edition Nissan Skyline GT-R models built over the decades that really captured the world’s attention. The ultra-rare R34 Z-Tune is the most desirable of them all.
Nissan and Nismo built the first Z-Tune back in 2003 as a way to send-off the R34-generation model in style but by the time the green light was given to put the Z-Tune into production, the R34 had already reached the end of its production run.
Not willing to call it quits, Nismo purchased 12 used Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec models each with less than 18,000 miles (29,000 km) on the clock and turned them into Z-Tunes. The remaining 7 cars were donated by owners who wanted to convert their V-Spec models into Z-Tune cars. All up, just 19 examples were built including two prototypes.
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Comprehensive modifications were made over all other R34 variations. Most notably, the RB26DETT engine was overhauled with new parts including upgraded turbochargers. Displacement was also increased to 2.8-liters allowing Nismo to extract a claimed 500 hp. Bold claims have been made by Nismo about the car’s performance, including a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 3.8 seconds, a top speed north of 327 km/h (203 mph), and a quarter-mile time in an incredible 10.06 seconds.
All examples were painted silver except for one that remained finished in Midnight Purple III. Recently, one of the silver examples underwent a comprehensive restoration in Japan and was re-sprayed Midnight Purple III. It now resides in Melbourne, Australia and could very well be the most expensive R34 GT-R on earth, valued at well over $500,000.
This example also benefits from some minor modifications and during a recent dyno run, delivered an impressive 351 kW (477 hp) at the wheels.