R32 GTR Specs

Racing Pedigree

In May 1989 a new Skyline GT-R was unveiled, created from the outset as a road-going racer designed for competition, and once again it won every race. Highlights included a pole to finish win at the Macao Grand Prix in November 1990 and total dominance of the 1990 All Japan Touring Car Championships; outgunning all competition in the Group A class.

Because it raced in Group A (a production class) Nissan had to make a full production version for the road .. the R32. A genuine race car for the road.
Nissan also ran two Group N versions for the 1990 Spa Francorchamps 24 hours held in July where they finished 2nd and 3rd.. not bad for an almost stock car! The GT-R was forced to move to a higher class after the '91 season.

Technical Innovation In The R32 GTR

• ATTESA E-TS, a 4 wheel drive system consisting of a variable electronic torque-split transfer mechanism. It directs torque to the forward drivetrain through a multiplate clutch. The clamping force on the clutch varies between 0-50% dependant on wheel speed sensors that measure slip and a lateral G-force sensor.

• HICAS, a four wheel steering system which delivers small counter-steer movements to the rear wheels the degree of which, and whether the rear wheels turn opposite for a split second, depends on the rate at which you turn the steering wheel.

• Multilink front and rear suspension.

• All round disk brakes with ABS and four piston brake callipers at the front.
The RB26 DETT engine is a twin turbo 2.6 litre straight 6, which has a 24 valve twin-cam aluminium head and Garrett ceramic turbos.

Abbrivations:
RBxxDETT stands for:
RB = Race Breed.
xx = Engine capacity to the nearest litre. 20, 25, 26 and 28 are used.
D = Dual overhead cam.
E = Fuel injected.
TT = Twin Turbo.

More Resources
R32 GTR Skyline pictures (soon)
Race history of the R32 GTR at Bathurst