R33 Skyline

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Hello, and yes I have started to capitalize my posts!

Enough of that and on to the point... I was just curious to know if the only R33 Skyline was the Nismo 400R. I am aware that it is not a your basic R33, but I can tell from the tailights that it is not the R32 or the R34, and I have the original Gran Turismo and remember that about the game. The R33 Skyline. However, I am pretty sure this is the only one...

Thanks guys.
 
Yes, as you may know Nismo is the head tuning company of Nissan. The 400R is a 400ps R33. Its tuned by Nismo.
 
Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks man. Do you agree that it understeers more than usual 4wd cars? I think so, however I do not use 4wd cars that much, I strongly prefer MR or FR cars. And most people probably do also.
 
There's an R33 V-Spec that you can buy in the Nissan Car Dealer. That's the other R33 in the game.
 
Originally posted by jamxx
Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks man. Do you agree that it understeers more than usual 4wd cars? I think so, however I do not use 4wd cars that much, I strongly prefer MR or FR cars. And most people probably do also.
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No in real life the R33 wont understeer more than the usual 4WD systems. The ATTESA E-TS computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system. Unlike many contemporary 4WD systems, it did not introduce the undesired understeer or corruption of steering feel. Instead, the GT-R cornered with RWD car's throttle adjustability and neutrality to inspire its driver. On the other hand, whenever necessary, the Skyline produced 4WD car's level of maximum grip in corners. How could it manage that? Skyline employed a computer-controlled multi-plate clutch to vary the torque split between front and rear wheels. In normal condition, the GT-R was basically rear-wheel-drive. Only when it need extra grip to corner, the multi-plate clutch would transfer torque towards the front wheels. The amount of torque to the front wheels was calculated by computer. The software setting was the outcome of extensive testing in Nurburgring circuit of Germany, no wonder the 4WD system worked so good with the car.


Nismo 400 is a limited edition prepared by Nissan's racing department, Nismo. Only 99 cars were built and sold at a very high price. The name 400R implies its maximum power of 400hp. This was achieved by enlarging the engine to 2771 cc, increased boost pressure, upgrading pistons, con-rods, crankshaft, clutch etc. In the chassis, wider tracks and wider tyres improved handling, so was the 30mm lower ride height, Bilstein gas dampers and bigger brakes.

The 400R was of course not for everyone's taste. It was for the most demanding drivers with healthy backbones.
 
Ok thanks rollazn. Lots of information there, and very interesting.

However, pupik, I do not recall there being another R33 Skyline at the Nissan dealer. I am in a championship right now, so I can't look, but best I remember there wasn't one there. Correct me if I'm wrong though, I don't want to have the wrong answer in my head. :D

On a side note totally off-topic from this, I just won the Celica GT-Four, and boy is it a blast to drive!!! (In my opinion, anyways, which is often very much different from everyone elses. :lol: :D :p )
 
Originally posted by rollazn
No in real life the R33 wont understeer more than the usual 4WD systems. The ATTESA E-TS computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system. Unlike many contemporary 4WD systems, it did not introduce the undesired understeer or corruption of steering feel. Instead, the GT-R cornered with RWD car's throttle adjustability and neutrality to inspire its driver. On the other hand, whenever necessary, the Skyline produced 4WD car's level of maximum grip in corners. How could it manage that? Skyline employed a computer-controlled multi-plate clutch to vary the torque split between front and rear wheels. In normal condition, the GT-R was basically rear-wheel-drive. Only when it need extra grip to corner, the multi-plate clutch would transfer torque towards the front wheels. The amount of torque to the front wheels was calculated by computer. The software setting was the outcome of extensive testing in Nurburgring circuit of Germany, no wonder the 4WD system worked so good with the car.
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WHich apparently PD managed to model quite nicely in GT3. The Skylines perform much better without the VCD than with it.

AO
 
1: Nismo 400R (R33) - can only be won
2: Nismo GT-R LM Road Car (R33) - can only be won
3: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R33) '97 - can only be bought at the dealership

All the R33 Skylines in GT3. :cool:
 

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