1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Gun Gray Metallic R32 with a Cicio-built 2.8-liter stroker, single turbo, five-speed manual, and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive.
Specifications & provenance
Year: 1990
Make: Nissan
Model: Skyline GT-R (R32)
Mileage: 27,000 km shown on a NISMO cluster at the 2025 auction
Exterior: Gun Gray Metallic
Interior: Black
Engine: 2.8L stroker (Tomei short block), Xona Rotor single turbo, AEM management
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive
Brakes: StopTech big-brake system
2.8L Stroker Build
Built by Cicio Performance around a Tomei short block, this R32 GT‑R runs a single Xona Rotor turbocharger with AEM engine management and triple fuel pumps supporting both 93‑octane and E85 calibrations. The package prioritizes response and reliability while delivering serious performance headroom.
Chassis & Brakes
SPL and GKTech components pair with MCS coilovers to sharpen the R32’s dynamics, while StopTech big brakes at all four corners deliver the stopping power to match the engine’s output. The ATTESA E‑TS all‑wheel‑drive system puts power down effectively on road or track.
Presentation & Details
Showing just 27,000 kilometers on its NISMO cluster at the time of sale, the car features Kevlar‑backed Recaro buckets, Stack auxiliary gauges, and a focused, track‑ready interior. Represented by Motive Archive, it sold for $99,999 on Bring a Trailer.
Highlights
A comprehensively documented, period‑correct build that blends Japanese tuning heritage with modern control systems—executed to a high standard and presented with transparency.
Bring a Trailer result
This 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R sold for $99,999 on Bring a Trailer on May 9, 2025.
The same car, chassis BNR32007168, subsequently sold through seller 911r for $79,000 on April 30, 2026. That later auction was separate from Motive Archive’s 2025 representation.
