Nissan GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R (PaceCar) '01

Nissan GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R (PaceCar)
Production Info
Nissan	Nissan 2001 Tuned Car Japan
Engine and Power
Engine Code	RB26DETT
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	2.6 L
Engine Type	Inline-6
Power	336 BHP (251 kW)
Gearbox	6-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Weight	3439 lbs (1560 kg)
PWR	10.24 lbs / HP
Balance	55% / 45%
Dimensions
Length	4600 mm (181.1 in)
Width	1785 mm (70.3 in)
Height	1480 mm (58.3 in)
Miscellaneous
GTPSP Type	Tradeable
GT5 Level	Level 9

"A special GT-R pace car, with rotating emergency lights on the roof."

―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership

The Nissan GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R (PaceCar) '01 is the pace car variant of the Nissan GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R '01.

It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept as an unplayable pace car in the Course License section. It later reprised the same role for the "1 Lap Guide Run" license tests in Gran Turismo 4, also making its first appearance as a playable car once won. Since then, it also appeared as a playable vehicle in Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.

In-game description

Gran Turismo had an exhibition booth at the Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) for some time now, and when we decided that we wanted to display a car that most reflected our vision and philosophy behind the Gran Turismo dream, Nismo stepped up to offer us a helping hand. The result: The Nissan Gran Turismo Skyline GT-R. It was created using an R34 Skyline GT-R that Nismo had tucked away, to be used solely for research and development purposes.

Starting out life as a perfectly street legal GT-R, we customized it with numerous parts from Nismo's S-Tune menu. A remapped engine control unit and re-tuned intake and exhaust systems were among the S-Tune extras for the engine, while the exterior benefits from the new Nismo aerodynamic bits including a new front bumper, side skirts, a GT diffuser, and a new air induction slit on the hood (not to mention the terrific Gran Turismo paint scheme and "GT" logos).

We're proud of our creation, it's been included in every version of the game since the "Gran Turismo Concept" release, and in addition to being offered as a prize car, another version with flashing lights on its roof appears as a pace car. At one point, there was even a scale model of our Nissan Gran Turismo Skyline GT-R offered for sale.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 4	---	---	Win the Real Circuit Tours event
Gran Turismo PSP	Nissan Dealership	100,000	---
Gran Turismo 5	Nissan Dealership (Lv. 9+)	99,000	---
Gran Turismo 6	Nissan Dealership	100,000	---

Pictures

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4.

The car as it appeared in Gran Turismo 5. Despite having Bridgestone stickers, it incorrectly used Dunlop-branded tires in earlier games, likely an oversight. The incorrect tire branding was later corrected in Gran Turismo 6.

The Nissan GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R (PaceCar) '01 as it appears in Gran Turismo Concept.

Trivia

• The car ended up becoming a running joke in the community due to its sudden tendencies of slowing down, as demonstrated on license IA-15 in Gran Turismo 4, not helped with the player having to adapt to its characteristics with the car chosen for IA-15.