Nissan Skyline GT-R 0–60 Times
The Nissan Skyline GT-R 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Skyline GT-R is the 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R MotoRex R34 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.91 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.23 seconds at 113.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Nissan Skyline GT-R is the 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Coupe (2F2F Film), which took 5.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.75 seconds at 104.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Nissan Skyline GT-R tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.85 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.33 seconds at 105.87 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
4.50sec
1997 R33 Coupe
Fastest Overall
3.91sec
1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
13.33sec
@ 105.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.40sec
1999 R34 Coupe
Across 5 verified runs, the Nissan Skyline GT-R ranges from 3.91 to 5.40 seconds 0–60, with a 4.85-second average.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R Performance Overview
Nissan’s Skyline GT-R performance profile, here across 5 verified tests spanning 1995 to 1999, centers on the late RB26DETT era. In this dataset, the model moves from the R33 generation’s tightly clustered factory output to the broader R34 spread, with gasoline power throughout and twin-turbocharged inline-six output ranging from 276 hp to 550 hp. The earliest result here, a 1995 R33 Coupe, reached 60 mph in 5.12 seconds, before a 1997 R33 Coupe lowered that to 4.5 seconds.
By the end of the R33 run, the formula was established: all-wheel-drive traction, a twin-turbocharged RB26DETT, and quarter-mile capability in the low-13-second range on average. The transition to R34 in 1999 widened the envelope considerably. At one end, the 1999 R34 Coupe (2F2F Film) recorded a 5.4-second 0-60 run; at the other, the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe produced the all-time best figures in this group at 3.91 seconds to 60 mph and a 12.23-second quarter-mile at 113.74 mph.
That leaves the R34 as the current endpoint of this page’s coverage and the quickest generation represented here, with the current-generation best also standing as the overall benchmark.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R 0–60 Times by Generation: R33 to R34
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R34 | 1999–2002 | 4.66s | 3.91s — 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe | 2 | The R34 generation (1999–2002) averaged 4.66 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe at 3.91 seconds. Output ranged from 276 to 550 hp across 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. |
| R33 | 1995–1998 | 4.97s | 4.50s — 1997 R33 Coupe | 3 | The R33 generation (1995–1998) averaged 4.97 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1997 R33 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. |
R34
1999–2002
Avg 0–60
4.66s
Fastest
3.91s
Tests
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1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe
The R34 generation (1999–2002) averaged 4.66 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe at 3.91 seconds. Output ranged from 276 to 550 hp across 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations.
R33
1995–1998
Avg 0–60
4.97s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
3
1997 R33 Coupe
The R33 generation (1995–1998) averaged 4.97 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1997 R33 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 3 years
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1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.66
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.99
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R MotoRex R34 Coupe
3.91sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.23s
¼ mi @ 113.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.91 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.23 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,420 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.4 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- MotoRex
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
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1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Coupe (2F2F Film)
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.75s
¼ mi @ 104.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.75 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.6L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 550 hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 5
How we verify Nissan Skyline GT-R performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Skyline GT-R trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
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Nissan Skyline GT-R performance FAQs
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For 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R tests on record, 0-60 mph ranges from 3.91 to 5.4 seconds. The quickest 1999 example is the lightly modified MotoRex R34 Coupe at 3.91 seconds, while the heavily modified R34 Coupe from 2F2F ran 5.4 seconds. Across all five Skyline GT-R tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.85 seconds.
The quickest Nissan Skyline GT-R on record is the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 3.91 seconds. It also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 12.23 seconds with a 113.74 mph trap. That car is listed as lightly modified, so it is the fastest overall Skyline GT-R test, not the fastest stock one.
The fastest stock Nissan Skyline GT-R on record is the 1997 R33 Coupe at 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. That makes it the quickest production-spec Skyline GT-R result among the five verified tests. The overall fastest Skyline GT-R is quicker, but that 3.91-second run was recorded by a lightly modified 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe.
The R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R averages 4.66 seconds from 0-60 mph across two recorded tests. The quickest R34 is the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe at 3.91 seconds, while the other R34 test ran 5.4 seconds. R34 examples on record use twin-turbo gasoline power, with output ranging from 276 to 550 horsepower.
The fastest R34 Skyline GT-R on record is the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe with a 3.91-second 0-60 mph time. It also records the best quarter-mile for any Skyline GT-R here at 12.23 seconds and 113.74 mph. That result belongs to a lightly modified car, so it represents the quickest R34 overall rather than the quickest stock R34.
The R33-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R averages 4.97 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.5 seconds by the 1997 R33 Coupe. R33 tests on record are all twin-turbo gasoline cars rated at 276 horsepower, making the generation slightly slower on average than the tested R34 generation.
The fastest R33 Skyline GT-R on record is the 1997 R33 Coupe, which hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Across three R33 tests, the generation average stands at 4.97 seconds. That makes the 1997 car the quickest verified R33 result, and it also stands as the fastest stock Nissan Skyline GT-R overall.
The standard R33 Coupe is quicker on record. Across two tests, the R33 Coupe averages 4.81 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 4.5 seconds. The R33 V-Spec Coupe has one recorded test at 5.3 seconds. That gives the regular R33 Coupe a 0.8-second advantage versus the tested R33 V-Spec Coupe.
The 1999 MotoRex R34 Skyline GT-R reaches 60 mph in 3.91 seconds, making it the quickest Skyline GT-R test on record. It uses the RB26DETT twin-turbo engine, sends power to all four wheels, and is rated at 276 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. Its listed curb weight is 3,420 pounds, and the car is classified as lightly modified.
Across all five Nissan Skyline GT-R tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.33 seconds at 105.9 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result belongs to the 1999 MotoRex R34 Coupe, which ran 12.23 seconds at 113.74 mph. Among the current-year 1999 tests, the slower run is the 2F2F R34 Coupe at 13.75 seconds and 104.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Skyline GT-R can do, not a single marketing claim.
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