Find Your VIN
Series Breakdown
Nissan split R34 GT-R production into seven VIN blocks. The first digit of the sequence (000051, 000201, 010001, 010101, 400001) tells you which series, plant, and timing your car was built in.
The RB26DETT
Twin-turbocharged 2.6L inline-six. 280PS (276hp) JDM — typically 320-380hp in export tune. Hand-built by master craftsmen at Nissan's Yokohama plant. Each engine came with a numbered plaque certifying its builder.
The M-Spec Cockpit
The M-Spec (the comfort-focused trim) added Recaro seats with the iconic R embroidery, special Nardi-style steering wheel, and improved sound insulation. All R34 GT-Rs came with the same driver-focused dash — the only variation was seat material and stitching.
Variant Counts
Every variant was built for a specific reason — homologation, export, performance upgrade, or comfort. The rarest homologation N1 cars were never officially sold to the public.
| Variant | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GT-R (Series 1) | 2,709 | Standard first-series cars. The "base" R34 GT-R — still has ATTESA E-TS Pro AWD. |
| V-Spec | 4,193 | Track-focused. Added 17" wheels, Brembo brakes, quilted Recaro seats. |
| V-Spec II | 1,855 | Updated aero, suspension, and V-Spec II emblem. Built from Aug 2000. |
| V-Spec II Nür | 718 | Nürburgring-tuned suspension. Late build, Feb-Aug 2002 only. |
| M-Spec | 366 | Comfort-focused. Added Ripple Control dampers, special interior. |
| M-Spec Nür | 285 | M-Spec comfort + Nür suspension. The rarest standard R34 GT-R. |
| GT-R (Series 2) | 1,268 | Later production standard trim. Built at Tochigi from Aug 2000. |
| V-Spec N1 RARE | 38 | Lightweight homologation. Stripped interior, no ABS, no audio, no A/C. White only. |
| V-Spec II N1 LEGENDARY | 18 | Ultra-lightweight homologation. The rarest standard R34. 14 spares in Nismo's "Z-Tune" program. |
| V-Spec (Great Britain) | 80 | Right-hand drive export to UK. Colours: Bayside Blue, Black, Active Red, Athlete Silver, Lightning Yellow. |
| V-Spec (Hong Kong) | 10 | Right-hand drive. Mostly Bayside Blue and White. |
| V-Spec (New Zealand) | 5 | Right-hand drive export. Most in Bayside Blue. |
| V-Spec (Singapore) | 10 | Right-hand drive export. Mix of Bayside Blue, White, and Lightning Yellow. |
| V-Spec II (New Zealand) | 2 | Rarest export. Series 2, right-hand drive, New Zealand delivery. |
| Unknown (Series 1) | 20 | VIN records with unverified variant assignment. Likely early Series 1 cars. |
| Total | 11,577 | Cross-verified with archived R34 registry data. |
Variant counts sourced from the archived JDM R34 registry (Jan 2018 snapshot), compiled from Nissan dealer records, JDM auction data, and enthusiast community submissions. Reference: archived public R34 registry data.
Colour Production
The BNR34 had 14 distinct paint codes, ranging from 1 car (Icelandic Pearl White) to 2,983 (White). These numbers include all variants (GT-R, V-Spec, M-Spec, Nür) and both plants.
Highlights & Rare Finds
The interesting pieces. The cars enthusiasts screenshot, the ones that show up in auction headlines, the variants that made the R34 legend. These are the callouts.
Bayside Blue (TV2)
The halo color. 1 in 4 R34 GT-Rs left the factory in Bayside Blue. Tochigi-built cars couldn't get it — only Musashimurayama. If yours is Bayside, it was Series 1 or an early Series 2.
Midnight Purple II (LV4)
The "Tiffany Blue" color that shifts green in sunlight, purple in shade. 346 built across Series 1 only. Discontinued for Series 2 and replaced by the rarer Midnight Purple III.
Midnight Purple III (LX0)
The darker, more purple-only follow-up to MP-II. Available only in Series 2 books. Under 200 built — collectors pay serious premiums.
Icelandic Pearl White (QT1)
The unicorn color. A single BNR34 was ever painted QT1. Documented in the archived R34 registry data. Nobody knows where it is now.
V-Spec N1
Homologation special. 38 cars only. Stripped of ABS, audio, A/C, rear wiper. White only. Built to meet Group N racing rules. Nismo still has 2 in their Z-Tune program.
V-Spec II N1 LEGENDARY
The rarest standard R34 GT-R. 18 cars. 14 went to Nismo for the Z-Tune rebuild program (each became a Z-Tune, sold for $110K+ in 2003). Only 4 are believed to exist in original N1 form. White only.
Great Britain Export
The only right-hand drive export market that got a real allocation. Built in Musashimurayama with the JDM spec, then shipped. Came in Bayside Blue, Black, Active Red, Athlete Silver, Lightning Yellow.
Other Export Markets
10 to Hong Kong, 5 to New Zealand, 10 to Singapore, and just 2 New Zealand V-Spec II cars. Total: 27 export units across non-GB markets. Most stayed in JDM collections after the 25-year import rule opened in 2024.
Pre-Production Cars
BNR34-000051 through 000104 are pre-production validation cars. Built before Series 1 started. Many were used for crash testing, emissions certification, and press fleet. Surviving examples are highly documented.
M-Spec Nür
Comfort-tuned Nür suspension. 285 built. The "gentleman's R34" — every Nür chassis upgrade, plus the plush M-Spec interior. Often overlooked, increasingly collectible.
Monthly Production
BNR34-only monthly production figures, broken down by variant. January 1999 was the launch month — 1,286 cars shipped, the highest month ever. Production then settled into a steady ~200/month rhythm before winding down through 2002.
Source: archived JDM R34 registry, Production Dates page (Jan 2018 snapshot). Compiled from Nissan dealer records and JDM auction data. Note: this is the BNR34 GT-R only — the total R34 Skyline family (BNR34 + ER34 + ENR34 + HR34) adds up to a different number.
Original Prices (JPY, 1999-2002)
What your car cost new. The Z-Tune at the bottom is the 2005 Nismo rebuild — the most expensive Skyline ever sold at the time, ¥17.7M when new.
| Released | Variant | Price (¥) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-01 | GT-R (Series 1) | ¥4,998,000 |
| 1999-01 | V-Spec | ¥5,598,000 |
| 1999-01 | V-Spec N1 | ¥5,998,000 |
| 1999-01 | Midnight Purple II GT-R (S1) | ¥5,298,000 |
| 1999-01 | Midnight Purple II V-Spec | ¥5,898,000 |
| 2000-01 | Midnight Purple III GT-R (S1) | ¥5,148,000 |
| 2000-01 | Midnight Purple III V-Spec | ¥5,748,000 |
| 2000-08 | GT-R (Series 2) | ¥5,048,000 |
| 2000-08 | V-Spec II | ¥5,748,000 |
| 2000-08 | V-Spec II N1 | ¥6,098,000 |
| 2001-05 | M-Spec | ¥5,950,000 |
| 2002-02 | V-Spec II Nür | ¥6,100,000 |
| 2002-02 | M-Spec Nür | ¥6,300,000 |
| 2005 | Z-Tune (Nismo rebuild) | ¥17,700,000 |