The fifth and final generation of Nissan’s Skyline R34 model first rolled off the production line of the Japanese automotive giant’s plant in January 1999. Whilst shorter in length than the preceding fourth generation model - which had been in production from 1995 to 1998 - and having a reduced overhang at the front, it also boasted several impressive new features.
One of these was on the dashboard - a 5.8” LCD display unit, which has the capability to display up to seven live readings of engine and vehicle stats including oil and water temperature and turbocharger pressure amongst others.
And as well as the addition of new front and side splitters and a rear carbon fibre air diffuser, you’re left in no doubt that the Skyline R34 is a performance car that, for its time, had forward thinking vision.
And the often dubbed ‘Godzilla’ of Japanese supercars certainly delivers on that front, as indeed it also does on the insanely focused engineering. Kitted out beneath the bonnet is a roaring 2.6 litre RB engine that can be heard coming from yards away, powering out an awesome 400 bhp, with acceleration from 0 - 60 mph in just a touch over 5 seconds with capable top speeds in excess of 155 mph.