2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II R34

The R34 V-spec II replaced the earlier V-spec in Nissan's 2000 model update, with a carbon-fibre bonnet carrying a NACA duct as its headline change. The original announcement also identifies brake and trim revisions, while its specification table provides a clear dated road-car reference. This is the BNR34 grade, distinct from the 1994 R32 V-spec II imported in Batch 01 and from the later Nür derivative.

The 2000 update

Nissan's original release says the newly established V-spec II replaced the existing V-spec grade. That is stronger evidence for the model boundary than a later badge comparison alone. It places the car within the R34's continuing development rather than treating it as a different generation. The shared chassis family and the specific suffix both matter when a vehicle database contains several cars called V-spec or V-spec II.

Nissan: original 2000 model-change announcement

The bonnet and its air duct

The announcement highlights a carbon-fibre engine bonnet with a NACA-type duct. Nissan's collection entry also identifies the bonnet among the V-spec II changes. The feature is useful for understanding the factory specification, but a replacement carbon bonnet is not proof that a particular chassis was built as this grade. Parts can move between cars, and a documented original V-spec fitted with later equipment remains an original V-spec in its build history.

Brake and trim changes in their proper scope

The release says larger rear brakes, previously used on V-spec N1, were adopted across the updated GT-R range. Consequently, they should not be described as an exclusive V-spec II feature. Nissan also lists white turn signals, revised seat cloth, aluminium pedals and an iridium-silver centre console among the updates. Careful scope matters: a model update can include changes shared by several grades as well as one grade's distinctive equipment.

Nissan: original 2000 model-change announcement

The original road specification

The launch table gives a 2,568 cc twin-turbo six, 280 PS at 6,800 rpm and 392 Nm at 4,400 rpm, with a six-speed manual gearbox. It lists a 1,560 kg weight reference and 245/40ZR18 tyres. These figures belong to the dated road specification. They are not a works-racing power claim, and a present-day car's tuning or replacement parts should be recorded separately from this manufacturer baseline.

Nissan Heritage: V-spec II road reference

Grade, N1 and Nür

V-spec II, V-spec II N1 and V-spec II Nür are not interchangeable labels. The latter developments carry their own equipment and allocation questions. This record therefore avoids importing a Nür production number into an ordinary V-spec II field. For a particular vehicle, build identification and period documentation should establish the original designation before a carbon bonnet, wheel set or engine-cover colour is used as supporting context.

Specifications and identity reference

Rarity and production scope

Verified R34 V-spec II factory grade. No audited completed grade total is assigned. The R32 V-spec II, R34 N1 and R34 Nür derivatives are distinct identities; their counts and specifications are not substituted here.

What the photograph represents

BNR34 GT-R V-spec II photographed later in its life, illustrating the grade introduced in 2000. It is distinct from the R32 V-spec II in Batch 01.

Related Nissan heritage profiles

• 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec R34
• 2004 NISMO Skyline GT-R Z-tune

Frequently asked questions

Is this the V-spec II already covered in Batch 01?

No. Batch 01 covered the R32; this is the later BNR34 grade.

Were the larger rear brakes exclusive to V-spec II?

Nissan says the updated GT-R range adopted them, so they are not labelled exclusive here.

What is the production-count boundary for this profile?

Verified R34 V-spec II factory grade. No audited completed grade total is assigned. The R32 V-spec II, R34 N1 and R34 Nür derivatives are distinct identities; their counts and specifications are not substituted here.

Sources and further reading

1. Nissan: original 2000 model-change announcement
2. Nissan Heritage: V-spec II road reference

Research checked 16 October 2026. Manufacturer records support identity and the specifically attributed historical figures. Photographic descriptions identify the illustrated subject. Design analysis and suggested authentication steps are editorial interpretation.