Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (BNR34): Real-World Spec, Forza Horizon 5 & 6 Profile
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (chassis code BNR34) is the most-requested JDM hero car in every Forza Horizon entry — built between January 1999 and November 2002, powered by the legendary RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo inline-six, and immortalised by Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner in 2 Fast 2 Furious. With Forza Horizon 6 launching on 2026-05-19 (five days from today, 2026-05-14), this page consolidates the verified real-world heritage spec, the in-game Forza Horizon 5 stats that carry forward, and the confirmed FH6 status of the 2000 V-Spec II.
Key Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR34) |
| Chassis code | GF-BNR34 |
| Generation | R34 |
| Production years | January 1999 – November 2002 |
| Total units built | 11,578 |
| Engine | RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo DOHC inline-6 |
| Displacement | 2,568 cc |
| Max power (JDM) | 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm |
| Max torque (JDM) | 392 N·m (40.0 kgm) at 4,400 rpm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 kg |
| Drivetrain | AWD (ATTESA E-TS Pro) |
| Length / width / wheelbase | 4,600 mm / 1,785 mm / 2,665 mm |
| V-Spec II introduced | October 2000 |
| V-Spec II features | Stiffer suspension, larger rear brake rotors, carbon-fibre bonnet with NACA duct |
| V-Spec II Nür introduced | February 2002 |
| V-Spec II Nür units | 1,003 (JDM only) |
| FH5 in-game name | 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II |
| FH5 PI / Class | 657 / B |
| FH5 category | Retro Sports Cars |
| FH5 power | 244 kW (327 hp) |
| FH5 weight | 1,560 kg |
| FH5 drivetrain | AWD |
| FH5 top speed | 268.0 kph (166.5 mph) |
| FH5 0–97 kph | 4.900 s |
| FH5 0–161 kph | 12.317 s |
| FH5 lateral G @ 97 kph | 0.92 |
| FH5 Autoshow price | 63,000 Cr |
| FH6 confirmed | Yes — 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II on official forza.net launch list |
| FH6 in-game stats | (unconfirmed) |
| FH6 release date | 2026-05-19 |
| Pop culture | Brian O’Conner’s R34 in 2 Fast 2 Furious (Paul Walker, 2003) |
What the R34 is, in 30 seconds
The R34 is the fifth and final 20th-century-architecture Skyline GT-R. Nissan built 11,578 units between January 1999 and November 2002 under the chassis code GF-BNR34. Every R34 GT-R uses the same drivetrain: a 2,568 cc twin-turbocharged RB26DETT inline-six, factory-rated at the JDM gentleman’s-agreement ceiling of 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm and 392 N·m (40.0 kgm) at 4,400 rpm, sending power through a 6-speed Getrag manual into Nissan’s ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel-drive system with an active rear LSD.
The car is famous for three things. First, it is the technical apex of the pre-GT-R-badge Skyline — a multi-link chassis with a Super HICAS rear-steer system, a curb weight of just 1,560 kg, and dimensions (4,600 mm long, 1,785 mm wide, 2,665 mm wheelbase) that make it noticeably tighter than the modern R35. Second, the V-Spec II introduced in October 2000 brought stiffer suspension, larger rear brake rotors, and a carbon-fibre bonnet with a NACA duct — visually the bonnet is the easiest way to spot it. Third, Brian O’Conner’s silver R34 in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), driven by Paul Walker, turned this car into the most recognisable JDM coupe on Earth.
R34 variants you can identify
Not every BNR34 is the same. From cheapest to rarest:
| Variant | Introduced | Key features | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT-R (standard) | Jan 1999 | RB26DETT, ATTESA E-TS, 6MT | majority of 11,578 |
| V-Spec | Jan 1999 | Active LSD, ATTESA E-TS Pro, front diffuser, lower ride height | included in 11,578 |
| V-Spec II | Oct 2000 | Stiffer suspension, larger rear rotors, carbon NACA-duct bonnet, black interior | included in 11,578 |
| M-Spec | Feb 2001 | Ripple-control dampers, leather, tuned for high-speed touring | included in 11,578 |
| V-Spec II Nür | Feb 2002 | N1-blueprint engine, gold valve cover, 240 km/h speedo, lighter bonnet | 1,003 |
| M-Spec Nür | Feb 2002 | M-Spec luxuries + N1 engine | included in 1,003 Nür run |
The V-Spec II Nür is the final-production king — named after the Nürburgring, it shipped only in February 2002 and is the variant collectors chase at 7-figure auction prices. Forza has historically included the regular V-Spec II (2002 model year) rather than the Nür in mainline Horizon games; whether FH6 adds the Nür is (unconfirmed) until the full launch DLC schedule appears.
Forza Horizon 5 in-game stats (verified)
The in-game car in FH5 is listed as “2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II”, classified in the Retro Sports Cars category. These are the verified stock numbers from Kudosprime — the same dataset Forza tuners use as a reference:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Performance Index | 657 |
| Class | B |
| Category | Retro Sports Cars |
| Power | 244 kW (327 hp) |
| Weight | 1,560 kg |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Top speed | 268.0 kph (166.5 mph) |
| 0–97 kph (60 mph) | 4.900 s |
| 0–161 kph (100 mph) | 12.317 s |
| Lateral G @ 97 kph | 0.92 |
| Speed rating | 6.1 |
| Handling rating | 5.1 |
| Acceleration rating | 4.9 |
| Launch rating | 2.6 |
| Braking rating | 3.6 |
| Offroad rating | 5.9 |
| Autoshow price | 63,000 Cr |
FH5’s in-game 327 hp / 244 kW figure is roughly 47 hp above the JDM-rated 280 PS — Forza is using a real-dyno-equivalent number, consistent with the widely-reported under-rating of the factory RB26DETT.
Forza Horizon 6 status (confirmed on the official launch list)
The R34 V-Spec II is confirmed for Forza Horizon 6 at launch. The official forza.net/fh6cars page lists the “2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II” alongside its older Skyline siblings (1992 R32 GT-R, 1995 NISMO GT-R LM, 1997 R33 V-Spec). See the Forza Horizon 6 Nissan car list for all confirmed Nissan entries. The model-year label on the official list reads 2000 rather than FH5’s 2002, but the chassis is the same BNR34 V-Spec II (V-Spec II was introduced in October 2000), so the in-game car is the same generation Forza has shipped since FH4.
What is (unconfirmed) at the time of writing (2026-05-14, five days before launch):
- FH6 PI and class — Playground has not published the official stat sheet.
- FH6 in-game horsepower, weight, top speed and acceleration — likely to mirror FH5’s 244 kW / 1,560 kg / 268 kph / 4.9 s, but unconfirmed.
- Autoshow price in Credits — unconfirmed.
- V-Spec II Nür inclusion — the Nür has not appeared on the published launch list.
Expect Playground to publish a complete car-stats database within the first 48 hours after launch; this page will be updated then.
How the R34 drives in Forza, and how to build it
Stock, the R34 V-Spec II is a B-class all-rounder — its 5.9 offroad rating is unusually high for a Retro Sports car, which makes it one of the few JDM coupes you can actually run on Mexico’s dirt sprints without rebuilding it. The trade-off is a stock launch rating of just 2.6 out of 10: AWD does not save you on stock tyres, and many drivers wrongly expect the R34 to out-launch RWD rivals from a standstill.
Upgrade priorities for FH5/FH6 builds:
- Race compound tyres first — fixes the 2.6 launch rating more than any drivetrain swap.
- Keep AWD — the ATTESA-equivalent in-game model retains its grip advantage on broken surfaces, which is why R34 builds dominate Cross Country at S1/S2.
- Anti-lag turbos + ported intake — the RB26 in Forza scales well past 600 hp before chassis becomes the limit.
- Aero kit at high PI — community S2 (998) tunes regularly hit 270+ mph (430+ kph) with full drivetrain and aero packages.
- Avoid the engine swap — the stock RB26 is the entire point. A 2JZ or LFA V10 swap kills the character of the car.
For Road Racing and Cross Country at S1, the R34 is among the four or five fastest meta cars in FH5 — see best S1 cars in Forza Horizon for the full list. If you want to push the car sideways, the R34 is also a capable tuner base for best drift cars in Forza Horizon builds. It is widely expected to remain competitive in FH6 in the same disciplines. For a head-to-head look at AWD versus RWD JDM rivals, see R34 vs Supra MK4 in Forza Horizon.
Real-world vs in-game comparison table
| Spec | Real-world (Nissan heritage) | Forza Horizon 5 (in-game) | Forza Horizon 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2000–2002 (V-Spec II) | 2002 V-Spec II | 2000 V-Spec II |
| Engine | RB26DETT 2.6L TT I6 | RB26DETT (stock) | (unconfirmed) |
| Power | 206 kW / 280 PS | 244 kW / 327 hp | (unconfirmed) |
| Torque | 392 N·m @ 4,400 rpm | (unconfirmed) | (unconfirmed) |
| Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,560 kg | (unconfirmed) |
| Drivetrain | AWD (ATTESA E-TS Pro) | AWD | AWD |
| 0–97 kph | ~4.9 s (factory est.) | 4.900 s | (unconfirmed) |
| Top speed | ~265 kph (limited) | 268.0 kph | (unconfirmed) |
| PI / Class | — | 657 / B | (unconfirmed) |
| Price | — | 63,000 Cr | (unconfirmed) |
| Confirmed on car list | — | Yes | Yes (forza.net/fh6cars) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 in Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The official forza.net/fh6cars launch list confirms the 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR34) at launch on 2026-05-19. The V-Spec II Nür has not been listed.
What is the chassis code of the R34 GT-R?
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 carries the chassis code GF-BNR34. It was produced from January 1999 through November 2002 with 11,578 units made.
How much horsepower does the R34 GT-R have in Forza Horizon 5?
The 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II in FH5 is rated at 244 kW (327 hp), about 47 hp above the JDM factory-quoted 280 PS — Forza uses a real-dyno-equivalent figure.
What is the difference between the R34 V-Spec II and the V-Spec II Nür?
The V-Spec II launched in October 2000 with stiffer suspension, larger rear brake rotors and a carbon-fibre NACA-duct bonnet. The V-Spec II Nür is the February 2002 final-production model based on the N1 race engine; only 1,003 Nür cars were built for the JDM market.
Was Paul Walker’s car in 2 Fast 2 Furious a real R34 GT-R?
No. The on-screen car was a Nissan Skyline R34 25GT Turbo modified to resemble a GT-R, driven by Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker). The full R34 GT-R was never sold in the United States.
What engine is in the R34 Skyline GT-R?
Every R34 GT-R uses the RB26DETT — a 2,568 cc twin-turbocharged DOHC inline-six rated by Nissan at 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm and 392 N·m at 4,400 rpm.
Is the R34 GT-R AWD or RWD?
The R34 GT-R is all-wheel drive via the ATTESA E-TS Pro system, which V-Spec models pair with an active rear limited-slip differential.
What is the R34 GT-R’s top speed in Forza Horizon 5?
Stock, the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II reaches 268.0 kph (166.5 mph) in FH5 at PI 657, B class. Fully upgraded S2 builds routinely exceed 270 mph.
Sources
- Kudosprime — 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II | Forza Horizon 5
- Forza.net (Playground Games / Xbox) — Forza Horizon 6 Car List
- Nissan Global — Heritage Collection | Skyline GT-R V·spec II
- Wikipedia — Nissan Skyline GT-R
- ForzaFire — Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II - Best Road Racing Cars Forza Horizon 5
- GameWatcher — Forza Horizon 6 Full Car List — All Confirmed, Leaked and Rumoured Cars