The value of the Nissan Skyline GT-R has soared in recent years and thanks to Nissan's new restoration program, carried out through Nismo, it seems that the Japanese sports car will continue to appreciate in value for years to come.
Announced late last year, this Nissan restoration program allows Skyline GT-R R32, R33 and R34 owners to bring them back to the glory they deserve.
Now, a few months later, the Japanese company has just released a video that reveals the painstaking process of one of these restorations. And judging by the level of detail, it's easy to see why Nismo can charge more than $400,000 — something like €336,000 — for each project.
The restoration program starts with the car in question being completely dismantled, before the body and chassis are painted with a white paint that allows advanced 3D measuring equipment to be able to detect any imperfections.
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Any defect detected in the bodywork or chassis is immediately addressed and corrected and, if the customer so wishes, Nismo can leave the metal of the vehicle bare and carry out specific work to protect and eliminate all areas of rust.
The manufacturer from the country of the rising sun also uses a special machine capable of testing the chassis's torsional rigidity and, in case nothing abnormal is detected, starts a long process of soundproofing the vehicle.
Engine disassembled and overhauled
The engine that animates each of these models is also seen and revised. In the case of the video example, a GT-R of the R32 generation, the acclaimed RB26DETT inline six-cylinder block is disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt with rebuilt, corrected parts or with freshly manufactured components, since there are about two years Nissan returned to producing parts for this engine.
Continuing with the mechanical chapter, the suspension and braking system are also completely overhauled and, if necessary, rebuilt.
interior can gain new life
In order to match the immaculate appearance of the exterior, Nissan can also breathe new life into the interior of all cars that pass through this program, using the same materials found in the cabin of a state-of-the-art GT-R.
However, and to the dismay of the most “purist” fans of the brand, the Japanese manufacturer cannot go back to upholstering the cabin with the original materials, as these do not meet the current safety standards for flame retardants.
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