1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Coupe (Australian Delivered)

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Nissan's legendary R32 Skyline GT-R earned the nickname 'Godzilla' in Australia, such was its dominance both on the track and off. This technological Tour de Force was conceived by Nissan with one goal in mind, to win the Group A racing category, and the company's engineers set about building the most sophisticated car Japan had seen to that point, with four-wheel drive, a DOHC 2.6-litre in-line six with four valves per cylinder and twin turbos and Super HICAS all-wheel steering system. Developing a published 276bhp in road-going form (although true output was nearer 300bhp), the R32's RB26DETT engine was capable of achieving more like 500bhp in race trim. Nissan's homologation special was clothed in typically understated bodywork that belied the true performance potential - an R32 GT-R unofficially held the lap record at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Of course the R32's track record here in Australia is well known, having dominated the ATCC for two years in 1991-1992, with the likes of Mark Skaife and Jim Richards seemingly able to win at will despite attempts by officaldom to add weight penalties. The crowds at Bathurst may not have appreciated the Nissan's dominance at the time, but the R32 certainly earned the respect of the Australian motoring public and the limited run of 100 imported here all found buyers, despite the almost $110,000 asking price. Today each of the Australian-delivered R32s are prized collectors' items.