1995 to 1998 JDM R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R For Sale : Buyers Guide
USA Legal R33 GT-R. This is a bond release car imported by MotoRex and sold by importavehicle.com |
The JDM R33 GT-R debuted in 1995, but never sold as well as the R32 GT-R. In the US in the early 2000's, the R33 GT-R was the most popular model. In January of 2020, the first Japanese domestic market R33 Skyline GT-R turn 25 years old, and will be FMVSS exempt, legal to import to the USA. It's a larger, heavier car than the R32. The biggest Skyline GT-R, it is a bit of an odd one out. It is reported to be the first production car to run under 8 minutes at the Nurburgring, but we are skeptical of that claim.
If you are looking to buy and import a US legal JDM R33 GTS-t or R33 GT-R, Toprank International Vehicle Importers has them available. The R33 GT-R are legal to import to the USA staring in January 2020. So if this is the Japanese import car you are looking for, check out the information below on what to look for.
The R32 and R34 use chassis code BNR(BNR32, BNR34). The R33 uses chassis code BCNR(BCNR33).
First off familiarize yourself with some Skyline GT-R Basics.
- RB26DETT Myths and Truths
- Advanced Notes
- Maintenance Requirements for RB26DETT/R33
- R32 GT-R Service Manual in English
- Setting Ignition Timing
- Super Hicas
- ATTESA
- Air Conditioning
- Non GT-R Skylines
Series 1 | Production | |
Normal | 5050 | |
Vspec | 4095 | |
Series 2 | ||
Normal | 2291 | |
Vspec | 1203 | |
Series 3 | ||
Normal | 1958 | |
Vspec | 1270 | |
GT-R LM | ||
Normal | 86 | |
Vspec | 102 | |
N1 | 86 | |
Autech GT-R | 416 | |
Vspec GB version | 103 |
Autech 4 door R33 GT-R with Nismo body kit |
GT-R Magazine Registrations by year
1995- 8446
1996- 4093
1997-2708
1998 -1175
Last R33's, chassis number and colors
Normal BCNR33-043740(11-9-98) QM1
Vspec BCNR33-043743(11-9-98) KH3
Vspec N1 BCNR33-043012(2-20-98) QM1
Engine and Transmission
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Nismo 400R R33. Only 40 cars were produced |
The R33 used a carry over version of Nissan's RB inline 6 cylinder engine powered the car. Iron block, aluminum dual overhead cam head. Sodium filled exhaust valves. Solid lifters. Six throttle bodies. Twin turbo. Oil cooled pistons. 73.7mm stroke with an 86 mm piston giving the RB26 2568cc of displacement. Short stroke, low torque, high revving. Stock most of the engines had ceramic exhaust wheels on the turbochargers, and saw about 0.8 bar of boost(500 mmHG, 11-12psi).
Behind the RB26DETT sat a 5 speed transmission, with internals shared with the Fairlady(300ZX). On the back of the transmission was the ATTESA transfercase, or the all wheel drive magic.
Fluids
Engine Oil | 10-30 for a street car, 10-60 for street/track, 15-50 on a track car | 4.5 liters |
Oil Filter | OEM 15208-60U00 OEM R32 AY100-NS007 K & N HP-2008 MOBIL M1-208 WIX 51361 OEM(R34, smaller filter) 15208-9E000 |
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Cooling System | Gycol or Water? Depends where you live. | ~9 liters |
Front Differential (F160) | GL5 85-90 | 1 liter - (1 quart) |
Transmission fluid | GL4 75-90 Don't try and fill it though the gear shifter. Though the gear shifter is the transfer case . | 4.1 liters (4.3 quarts) |
Transfer Case | Nissan Automatic Fluid Type D | 1.8 liters (1.9 quarts) |
Rear Differential(R200) | LSD GL5 80-90 | 1.5 liter(1.5 quarts) |
Engine Lubrication and Cooling Fluid Capacities for R33 Nissan Skyline
Item | RB20E/RB25DE | RB25DET | RB26DETT |
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H Level | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
L Level | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Oil and Filter Change | ~ 4.4 | ~4.8 | ~4.9 |
RB20/RB25DE/RB25DET | RB26DETT | |
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Capacity | ~9 | ~9.2 |
RPM | Idling | 2000 | 6000 |
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RB20E | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.8,54 | ~4.8,68 |
RB25DE | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.3,47 | ~5.3,75 |
RB25DET | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.5,50 | ~5.6,85 |
RB26DETT | ~1.5, 21 | ~3.0,43 | ~4.6,65 |
- Std Brembo R32/R33/R34 rotors are 324 x 30 mm front
- Std Brembo R32/R33/R34 rotors are 300 x 22 mm rear
- Vspec N1 Brembo R34 rotors are 322 x 22 mm rear
Car |
R32 GT-R (early) |
R33 GT-R (normal) |
R34 GT-R (normal) |
R35 GT-R (early) |
Length |
4545 mm (178.9 in) |
4675 mm (184.1 in) |
4600 mm (181.1 in) |
4650 mm (183.1 in) |
Width |
1755 mm (69.1 in) |
1780 mm (70.1 in) |
1785 mm (70.3) |
1900 mm (74.9 in) |
Height |
1340 mm (52.8 in) |
1360 mm (53.5 in) |
1360 mm (53.5 in) |
1370 mm (54 in) |
Weight |
1480 kg (3265 lbs) |
1530 kg (3373 lbs) |
1540 kg (3395 lbs) |
1737 kg (3829 lbs) |
Wheelbase |
2615 mm (103 in) |
2720 mm (107.1 in) |
2665 mm(104.9 in) |
2780 mm (109.4 in) |
Front track |
1480 mm (58.3 in) |
1480 mm (58.3 in) |
1480 mm (58.3 in) |
1590 mm (62.9 in) |
Rear track |
1480 mm (58.3 in) |
1480 mm (58.3 in) |
1490 mm (58.7 in) |
1600 mm (63 in)
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Vspec vs Normal GT-R R33 GT-R
Vspec rear differential. This is for an R34 GT-R. 3.54 gear ratio |
Along with the rear differential upgrade, the Vspec got ATTESA Pro, stiffer suspension. No power or braking upgrades on the R33 GT-R. All the R33 GT-R got Brembo brakes front and rear.
Interior Differences
We like the 1996 interior better than the 1995 interior. Mostly due to the design of the steering wheel. The 1997 up cars got red accents vs the purple/blue accents.
Steering wheel
1995 R33 Steering Wheel - Early |
1996 up R33 GT-R Steering Wheel - Late |
First Date of Production
- 1st model 1-6-1995
- Vspec 1-6-1995
- 2nd model 1-22-1996
- LM Limited5-21-1996
- 3rd model 2-3-1997
- Autech 40th Anniversary12-8-1997
- Last regular R33 - BCNR33-043740 (QM1 ) 11-9-1998
- Last Vspec R33 - BCNR33-043743 (KH3) 11-9-1998
- Last Vspec R33 N1- BCNR33-043012 (QM1) 2-20-1998
Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 prices when new
1-6-95
- GT-R 4,7850,000 yen
- Vspec 5,290,000 yen
- N1 5,990,000 yen
1-22-96
- GT-R 4,825,000 yen
- Vspec 5,330,000 yen
- N1 5,990,000 yen
5-21-96
- LM Limited 4,998,000 yen
- Vspec LM Limited 5,503,000 yen
2-3-97
- GT-R 4,885,000 yen
- Vspec 5,390,000 yen
- N1 5,998,000 yen
12-8-97
- 4 door Sedan 4,985,000 yen
Colors and Paint Codes
BCNR33
#AN0 - Super Clear Red
#BN6 - Deep Marine Blue
#KH3 - Black
#KL0 - Spark Silver
#KN6 - Dark Grey Pearl
#LP2 - Midnight Purple
#QM1 - White
#BT2 - Champion Blue (Le Mans)
#KP4 - Sonic Silver
#AR1 - Super Clear Red II
Total built by color at GT-R Registry
QM1 - White R33 GT-R |
- Suspension and Alignment settings for Nissan Skyline GT-R. R32, R33, and R34.
- R32 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
- R33 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
- R34 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
- RB26DETT Information
- ATTESA Information
Toprank International Vehicle Importers specializes in importing and selling JDM (Japanese domestic market) cars. From Nissan Skylines to Toyota Chasers, vehicles over 25 years old are legal to import. In addition to JDM cars, we can also import cars from other countries, Show or Display vehicles, and race cars.
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