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Series Breakdown
HR34 production ran from May 1998 through 2001, across 3 VIN range blocks. The Series 1 main block (HR34-000201 to HR34-014983) accounts for 99% of production. The Pre-Production and Series 2 blocks are small end-of-run batches.
Variant Counts
HR34 was offered in 5 documented variants — base GT and Special Edition GT in both Series 1 and Series 2, plus a small export batch to Brunei. All variants use the RB20DE naturally-aspirated 2.0L inline-6, paired with a 4-speed automatic (standard) or 5-speed manual (option).
| Variant | Body | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT (Series 1) | Sedan | 11,249 | Base HR34 trim. RB20DE NA, 4AT std / 5MT opt. The volume HR34 variant — 75% of total production. |
| GT (Series 2) | Sedan | 2,243 | Late-run Series 2 sedan. Updated electrics, refined interior trim. |
| GT Special Edition (Series 2) | Sedan | 1,387 | Series 2 special edition. Premium audio, navigation, leather trim. The most-equipped HR34. |
| GT (S1) (Brunei export) | Sedan | 14 | Rare export batch to Brunei. Right-hand drive, 4AT standard. One of the rarest documented HR34 VINs. |
| GT (S2) (Brunei export) | Sedan | 24 | Series 2 Brunei export. Rarest HR34 variant. 24 cars known. |
| Total | 14,917 | Sum of 5 documented variants. 20-unit delta from 14,938 total likely represents un-categorized VINs. |
Source: archived R34 registry data (HR34 VIN table snapshot). Body style data is sedan-only in source; coupe/coupe-Special Edition variants are not documented for the HR34 chassis.
HR34 Colours
HR34 was offered in 10 documented paint codes, dominated by silver tones — KR4 Sonic Silver, KV2 Athlete Silver, and QX1 Pearl White TriCoat together accounted for ~68% of production. Rarest is 3W9 Black/White two-tone at 0.48%.
About the HR34
The HR34 was the entry-level R34 Skyline. The RB20DE is the same engine family as the RB26DETT (just one cylinder pair less, 600cc smaller), but naturally aspirated and detuned for fuel economy and emissions. ~150hp at the crank, paired with a 4-speed automatic (standard) or 5-speed manual (option), and rear-wheel drive. Not a performance car — but a Skyline nonetheless.
The HR34 was sold in Japan and select export markets (Brunei being the documented export destination). It was the affordable option for buyers who wanted the R34 look and chassis dynamics without the RB26DETT running costs. Many were used as company cars or family vehicles, and have led harder lives than their GT-R siblings.
Highlights & What to Look For
The HR34 isn't collectible in the same way as the BNR34, but it's the most accessible R34 — and the 100-car Series 2 batch has become an interesting footnote. The Brunei export cars are the rarest documented VINs.
Total Production
14,938 cars over 5 years. Almost 3x the GT-R production. The HR34 was the volume seller in the R34 family.
RB20DE Engine
2.0L naturally aspirated inline-6. The same engine family as the RB26DETT, but smaller and less stressed. ~150hp stock. Tuners swap in the RB25DET or RB26DETT for real power.
4-Speed Automatic
4-speed automatic was standard equipment. A 5-speed manual was optional but rare. The HR34 was sold as the "easy" R34 — comfort and style over performance. The slushbox hurts collector value but keeps purchase price low.
Series 2: 100 Units
The Series 2 VIN range (HR34-200001 to HR34-200101) is just 100 cars. Likely an end-of-production run or dealer allocation batch. The narrow VIN range makes these easy to identify.
Brunei Export
Combined 38 cars exported to Brunei (14 Series 1 + 24 Series 2). Right-hand drive, 4AT standard. Some of the rarest documented HR34 VINs in existence.
The Affordable R34
While BNR34 GT-Rs are now $80K-$200K+, HR34s trade in the $8K-$15K range. Same chassis, same styling, 1/10th the price. If you want an R34 you can actually drive daily, the HR34 is the play.
Monthly Production
HR34 production peaked in mid-1999 at around 1,500 units/month. Output gradually declined through 2001 as the R34 was being phased out. The Series 2 batch at the end was a small 100-car run.
Source: archived R34 registry data (HR34 VIN table snapshot), filtered for HR34-only monthly production. Note: monthly figures are an approximation derived from range block aggregation — exact month-by-month VIN counts are not directly documented in the source data.