- * Total Approximate
- The ~190,200 total is derived from the internal variant table (190,167 units across 8 chassis codes). The alternative figure of ~191,967 comes from external sources and may include rounding or additional variant definitions. Pending full C34 VIN-range extraction to resolve the discrepancy.
Find Your Stagea VIN
Series Breakdown
The Stagea spans two distinct generations - the C34 (October 1996 - mid-2001) and the M35 (October 2001 - June 2007). Within each generation, three base chassis codes cover 2WD, 4WD, and the Autech-tuned RB26DETT 260RS flagship. VIN ranges below are pulled from the C34 data set; M35 range extraction is in progress.
The RB26DETT (WHC34 260RS Only)
The 260RS Autech is the only Stagea to wear the legendary RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo inline-six - the same hand-built engine that powered every GT-R from R32 through R34. Rated at 280PS (276hp) JDM, typically 320-400hp in real-world tune. Combined with the factory five-speed manual and ATTESA E-TS AWD, it's the wagon version of the GT-R nobody asked for and everybody wanted.
The 260RS Widebody
The 260RS Autech wore a factory widebody kit - flared arches, side skirts, deeper front bumper, and a rear wing. It looked like a GT-R wagon before that was a category. Quad exhaust tips. 17-inch wheels. Brembo front calipers on the upper trim. The visual recipe that every Stagea owner now copies with aftermarket kits.
Variant Counts
Every Stagea chassis code, broken down by generation and drivetrain. The 260RS Autech is the headline - but the M35 250RX FOUR (HM35) was the sleeper that the 260RS wasn't allowed to be: turbo VQ, 4WD, Autech-tuned, sedan-length list price.
| Chassis Code | Generation | Engine | Drivetrain | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGNC34 | C34 (1996-2001) | RB25DET 2.5L Turbo | 4WD | 63,442 | The 4WD workhorse. Most common C34 chassis. Available across 25S, RS-Four, and other trims. |
| WGC34 | C34 (1996-2001) | RB25DET / RB25DE 2.5L | 2WD | 55,299 | 2WD C34. Mix of turbo (RB25DET) and NA (RB25DE) variants. The base model that made the Stagea a sensible family wagon. |
| WHC34 260RS | C34 (1998-2001) | RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbo | 4WD (ATTESA E-TS) | 1,734 | 260RS Autech flagship. RB26DETT, five-speed manual, factory widebody. The only Stagea collectors are willing to pay GT-R money for. |
| WHC34 (other) | C34 (1996-2001) | RB25DET / RB25DE | 2WD / 4WD | 12,940 | WHC34 family total is 14,674 - the 1,734 260RS cars plus 12,940 other WHC34 Autech-tuned C34s (Autech badging, non-RB26 trims). |
| M35 | M35 (2001-2007) | VQ35DE 3.5L V6 | 2WD | 28,040 | Base 2WD M35. The natural-aspirated VQ35DE, paired to a Jatco CVT or 5-speed automatic. Family-hauler special. |
| HM35 RARE | M35 (2002-2007) | VQ25DET 2.5L Turbo V6 | 4WD | 1,684 | 250RX FOUR Autech. The M35-era turbo sleeper. VQ25DET, 4WD, Autech-tuned suspension. Fewer than 1,700 built - increasingly collectible. |
| NM35 | M35 (2001-2007) | VQ35DE 3.5L V6 | 4WD | 25,304 | 4WD M35. Most popular M35 trim. VQ35DE with ATTESA E-TS equivalent 4WD system. The default new-Stagea buy in the early 2000s. |
| PM35 RARE | M35 (2001-2007) | VQ25DET 2.5L Turbo V6 | 2WD | 1,675 | 250RX 2WD. The other VQ25DET M35. Rarer than its 4WD sibling. Often overlooked. |
| PNM35 | M35 (2002-2007) | VQ35DE 3.5L V6 | 4WD (M-CVT) | 1,849 | 350S FOUR M. M-CVT (manual-mode CVT) equipped. The enthusiast-oriented M35 trim - pseudo-manual shifting in a wagon. |
| Total | - | - | - | 191,967 | Combined C34 + M35 production across all 8 chassis codes. |
Variant counts sourced from the chassis-meta registry data and cross-referenced with the Japanese Wikipedia C34 and M35 Stagea pages. M35 VIN-range extraction is in progress — range endpoints are approximate and will be tightened in the next registry update. C34 color counts are derived from monthly production data and may not include all Autech sub-variants.
Colour Production
The C34 Stagea wore 15 paint codes - including the legendary Bayside Blue (TV2) shared with the R34 GT-R. The M35 generation brought a more conservative palette: silver, white, black, and the increasingly rare Flare Red. Together: 26 distinct color codes across the two generations.
Highlights & Rare Finds
The Stagea is the Q-ship wagon of JDM lore. The 260RS is the legend, but the Autech sedans, the 250RX FOUR sleepers, and the Autech-Nissan partnership that made it all happen deserve their own moment. These are the callouts.
260RS Autech (WHC34)
The only Stagea with the RB26DETT. 1,734 built. Five-speed manual only. ATTESA E-TS AWD. Factory widebody. This is the wagon the GT-R press never shut up about. Manual-only, no automatic option, no CVT - the most analog Stagea ever built.
The RB26DETT Wagon
Same hand-built 2.6L twin-turbo inline-six that powered every GT-R from 1989-2002. In the 260RS it's mated to a Getrag five-speed manual (not the six-speed used in the GT-R, but built to the same standard). 280PS JDM. The only production wagon to ever wear the RB26.
Autech 4-Door Sedan
The Stagea Autech Version (WHC34 non-260RS cars) was sold as a 4-door sedan — not a wagon. Built in limited numbers, these Autech-tuned Stagea sedans are the rarest of the family. Autech handled the body conversion, suspension tuning, and interior upgrades at their own facility.
250RX FOUR (HM35) RARE
The M35-era turbo sleeper. VQ25DET 2.5L turbo V6, 4WD, Autech-tuned suspension. 1,684 built total across the entire M35 production run. Many owners are now bolting RB26DETT swaps into them. The factory already built the platform for it.
WGNC34 - The 4WD Workhorse
63,442 cars. The most-produced Stagea chassis code. RB25DET 2.5L turbo, 4WD, available across 25S, RS-Four, and other trims from 1996-2001. The Stagea most people actually bought - and the one you'll see in every Japanese parking lot.
250RX 2WD (PM35) RARE
1,675 built. VQ25DET turbo V6, 2WD, M35 chassis. The 2WD sibling of the HM35 250RX FOUR. Even rarer than its 4WD counterpart. Often overlooked by collectors focused on the 4WD versions.
Bayside Blue (TV2) C34
The shared GT-R color. 9,832 C34 Stageas were painted TV2 Bayside Blue - almost exactly the same number as Bayside Blue R34 GT-Rs. If you wanted a Q-ship wagon that matched your Bayside R34 in the company lot, this was the spec. Autech-badged 260RS cars in TV2 are unicorn-grade.
Diamond Silver (KY0) M35
The most popular M35 color by a wide margin. 22,368 cars - 19.1% of all M35 production. The default Japanese-market silver, sitting on 80% of new-Stagea dealer lots in 2002-2004. Common, but a clean KY0 M35 250RX is still underpriced.
The Autech-Nissan Partnership
Autech (originally a Nissan subsidiary, later absorbed) was the tuning house responsible for every WHC34 Stagea, the 260RS flagship, and most of the rare trims across both generations. The "Autech Version" badge means the car went through their specialty shop for engine work, suspension, and trim upgrades. The 260RS was their last great JDM project.
350S FOUR M (PNM35)
The enthusiast-oriented M35. 1,849 built. VQ35DE 3.5L V6, 4WD, paired to Nissan's M-CVT - a manual-shiftable CVT that lets you bang through "gears" without an actual gearbox. The 350S M was the trim for buyers who wanted the 4WD security and the sport-shift feel.
Monthly Production (C34 + M35 Combined)
Combined C34 + M35 monthly production figures, October 1996 through June 2007. C34 production is shown in red, M35 production in blue. The transition from C34 to M35 happened in mid-2001 - the C34 was winding down as the M35 ramped up. Total combined production: ~191,967 cars across both generations.
Source: archived enthusiast community data, cross-referenced with Japanese Wikipedia. M35 monthly figures are precise; C34 monthly figures are estimated from the published annual totals (1996: 23,182 / 1997: 46,636 / 1998: 24,376 / 1999: 19,520 / 2000: 15,980 / 2001: 3,721) and will be tightened once the C34 monthly breakdown is published.
Original Prices (JPY, 1996-2007)
What your Stagea cost new. The 260RS Autech at the top is the headline - ¥4,980,000 when new in 1998, which adjusted for inflation is roughly ¥5,800,000 in 2007 yen. The base 4WD M35 at the bottom is the volume seller - ¥2,950,000 in 2001.
| Released | Variant | Price (¥) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-08 | Stagea 260RS Autech (WHC34) | ¥4,980,000 (est.) |
| 1996-10 | Stagea 25S 4WD (WGNC34) | ¥3,250,000 |
| 1996-10 | Stagea 25S 2WD (WGC34) | ¥2,890,000 |
| 1997-08 | Stagea RS-Four V (WGNC34) | ¥3,680,000 |
| 1998-08 | Stagea Autech Version 4-Door Sedan (WHC34) | ¥4,250,000 |
| 2001-10 | Stagea 350S 2WD (M35) | ¥2,950,000 |
| 2001-10 | Stagea 350S FOUR 4WD (NM35) | ¥3,280,000 |
| 2002-08 | Stagea 250RX 2WD (PM35) | ¥3,150,000 |
| 2002-08 | Stagea 250RX FOUR 4WD (HM35) | ¥3,480,000 |
| 2002-08 | Stagea 350S FOUR M (PNM35) | ¥3,650,000 |
| 2005-08 | Stagea 250RX FOUR Autech (HM35, late) | ¥3,720,000 |