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
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR34) |
| Chassis code | GF-BNR34 |
| Production years | January 1999 – November 2002 |
| Total units built | 11,578 |
| Engine | RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo DOHC inline-6 |
| Power (JDM) | 206 kW (280 PS) @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque (JDM) | 392 N·m (40.0 kgm) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 kg |
| Drivetrain | AWD (ATTESA E-TS Pro) |
| V-Spec II intro | October 2000 |
| V-Spec II Nür | February 2002, 1,003 units |
| FH5 model | 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II |
| FH5 PI / Class | 657 / B |
| FH5 power | 244 kW (327 hp) |
| FH5 top speed | 268.0 kph (166.5 mph) |
| FH5 price | 63,000 Cr |
| FH6 model | 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (confirmed) |
| FH6 detailed stats | unconfirmed as of May 2026 |
| 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 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm and 392 N·m 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.
Three things define it: (1) technical apex of the pre-GT-R-badge Skyline — multi-link chassis, Super HICAS rear-steer, 1,560 kg curb weight; (2) the V-Spec II (October 2000) brought stiffer suspension, larger rear brake rotors and a carbon-fibre bonnet with a NACA duct; (3) 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
| 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 | included in 11,578 |
| M-Spec | Feb 2001 | Ripple-control dampers, leather | included in 11,578 |
| V-Spec II Nür | Feb 2002 | N1-blueprint engine, gold valve cover, 240 km/h speedo | 1,003 |
The V-Spec II Nür is the final-production king. Whether FH6 adds the Nür is unconfirmed as of May 2026.
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 Retro Sports Cars.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| PI / Class | 657 / 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 | 4.900 s |
| 0-161 kph | 12.317 s |
| Lateral G @ 97 kph | 0.92 |
| Speed | 6.1 |
| Handling | 5.1 |
| Acceleration | 4.9 |
| Launch | 2.6 |
| Braking | 3.6 |
| Offroad | 5.9 |
| Price | 63,000 Cr |
Note: FH5’s in-game 327 hp / 244 kW figure is roughly 47 hp above the JDM-rated 280 PS — Forza uses 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 Skyline siblings. The model-year label reads 2000 rather than FH5’s 2002, but the chassis is the same BNR34 V-Spec II (introduced October 2000).
What is unconfirmed as of May 2026:
- FH6 PI and class
- FH6 in-game horsepower, weight, top speed and acceleration
- Autoshow price in Credits
- V-Spec II Nür inclusion
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, making it one of the few JDM coupes you can run on Mexico’s dirt sprints without rebuilding it. The trade-off is a stock launch rating of just 2.6: AWD does not save you on stock tyres.
Upgrade priorities:
- Race compound tyres first — fixes the 2.6 launch rating more than any drivetrain swap.
- Keep AWD — the ATTESA-equivalent 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 with full drivetrain and aero packages.
- Avoid the engine swap — the stock RB26 is the entire point.
FAQ
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? 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. The full R34 GT-R was never sold in the United States.
What engine is in the R34 Skyline GT-R? 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? 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.