Geneva Motor Show: V12 quad-turbo R34 GT-R
Click the image above for more pics of the DigitalChip R34 Skyline GT-R.
During our time in the grand metropolis of Geneva, we had every intention of spending some quality time at the tuner expo adjacent to the main halls. But with all that was going on, time was limited, and aside from the R8-ified TT and those kick ass chairs that our friend Paukert found, there wasn't too much of interest. Then we came across this.
Luc-Michel Faichaud didn't think that the stock RB in his Skyline R34 GT-R would keep up with the rigors of track duty at the power levels he wanted to produce, so he yanked the stock mill and replaced it with a 6.7L V12. And then – just for kicks – bolted on four turbos. The result: 1000+ HP, 1000 NM of torque, a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds and a quarter mile trap speed at the low end of nine seconds. Complete with carbon-ceramic brakes (381mm front, 355mm rear), 13x18-inch wheels and weighing a paltry 2,200 pounds, the GTR "Unlimited" can reach a maximum speed of 220 MPH and seems to be the highlight of several shows and tuner magazines abroad.
Unfortunately, we were on our way out the door when we snapped these few pics, so no one was on hand to answer questions or pop the hood. UPDATE: But, Mr. Faichaud did contact us with some additional information about the car, which we've added to the post. We would've given our last franc just to sit in the driver's seat, but alas, time wasn't on our side. Frankfurt's coming up at the end of the year, so maybe we'll have a second chance to see the "Unlimited" up close again.
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Proud Japanese 2:48PM (3/10/2007)
More info can be found here
http://skylinev12.neufblog.com/
Configuration : V 12 cylinders
Capacity : 6715 cc (89 x 90 mm)
Valve actuation : 4 over head camshafts, 48 valves
Forced induction : 4 turbochargers
Max. power : 1000 horsepower
Max. torque : Over 1000 Nm
Clutch : Multiplate
Gearbox : 6 speed sequential
Chassis : Multipoint rollcage welded to the shell
Suspensions : Double whishbones, KW adjustable shocks
Brakes : 381 mm discs (front) 355 mm (rear)
Wheels : 13 x 18 magnesium
Tires : 345/35-18
Length : 4650 mm
Width : 1910 mm
Height : 1215 mm
Weight : 1000 Kg
0 to 60 mph : 3 seconds
Quarter mile : 9 seconds
Top speed : 220 mph
There a lot of photos and magazine scans as well.
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chuck goolsbee 3:00PM (3/10/2007)
Given that this is a pretty esoteric engine swap, could they have SHOWN it to us?
What kind of engine is it? V-12s are not exactly SBC's available on every street corner parts shop. Is it a Benz? A Jaguar? Ferrari?
--chuck
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Proud Japanese 3:10PM (3/10/2007)
@chuck: It's a merc v12.
Here are some scans of english articles
http://skylinev12.neufblog.com/photos/uncategorized/ukmaxpowerpage40.jpg
http://skylinev12.neufblog.com/photos/uncategorized/ukmaxpowerpage41.jpg
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MK 5:21PM (3/10/2007)
Why is it...left hand drive?
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Peter 5:36PM (3/10/2007)
1000 horsepower, Over 1000 Nm, and only weighs 2200lb, these numbers are better then even the veyron and this tops out at 220mph and 2.9 0-60.......This doesnt seem right with those numbers it should be at least 2.5 0-60 and 250mph+ something is quite odd.
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pd 5:56PM (3/10/2007)
Yeah but, where are all the whiners. 7 LITERS 4 TURBOS AND ONLY 1000 h.p.
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Proud Japanese 6:21PM (3/10/2007)
@Peter: All the aero bits probably create a lot of drag. as for the 0-60 time, it's not as well engineered as the veyron. but it will still trap faster on the 1/4 mile.
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Ajay 6:43PM (3/10/2007)
Hey Peter - the car probably isn't geared for 250 mph because on a track it's very rare to get to that speed.
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chris 7:02PM (3/10/2007)
It's left hand drive because if you're going to do this insane level of modifications to a Japanese car, and you live in France, it makes sense to swap it over to LHD.
I'm pretty sure this car is tuned more for track performance than acceleration or top speed as it's based on a JGTC R34 GT-R. That's why it's "only" 220mph and 2.9 seconds.
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Waltzon 7:25PM (3/10/2007)
Is that a Zonda behind the Skyline? That's like 1700 HP in one picture! Sweet. And they both rank about a 9.8 on the "That's Bitchin' O-Meter"
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HotRodzNKustoms 11:11PM (3/10/2007)
It's cool and all but for the kind of cash they probably had to drop on that to build it I'd take a purpose built race car like a Chaparral 2E, a Porsche 962, or a Mclaren M8 and spend the change on some econo box like a Ferrari F430 Spyder.
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nagmashot 12:11PM (3/11/2007)
My good welcome in the past...
That car is very old now... it only recived a fresh orange painting...
It is only the siluet of a Skyline build to a race cage chassie... the engine is a Brabus tuned Mercedes V12 quattro turbo... the car is done by a frensh drag and race driver who wanted a RELIABEL endurance race car... for that reason he throw out the orginal Skyline engine... his first choose was the BMW engine powering the McLaren F1... but a single engine was much to expansive so he choose the Mercedes V12... he wanted a 1000hp car able to survive 24h races... the 500hp JGTC Nismo Skyline engine has lot trouble to survive 24h races with 500hp..
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Alex 2:59PM (3/11/2007)
What is the convertible behind the zonda and r34?
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mike 6:33AM (3/12/2007)
It is a very cool feature and well designed concept of the automaker to produce car with additional kit. It would also be good if there is a Nissan Exedy Clutch Kit - http://www.speedyperformanceparts.com/speedy/nissan_3.html - for a more convenient driving.
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Luc-Michel FAICHAUD 3:41PM (3/12/2007)
As the owner of the car, may I ask Damon Lavrinc to contact me by e-mail via the project's blog http://skylinev12.neufblog.com so I can correct a few mistakes in his writing.
Thanks.
Luc-Michel FAICHAUD
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