The most extreme factory-built JDM Supercar

NISMO (Nissan Motorsports & Customizing) is Nissan’s in-house performance and tuning division, responsible for transforming standard Nissan vehicles into track-inspired, high-performance cars and overseeing the brand's global motorsport activities.

NISMO vehicles are known for aggressive aerodynamics, track-tuned suspensions, and upgraded power plants. Prominent models include:

• Nissan Z NISMO: Features a twin-turbo V6 and performance manual or automatic transmissions, delivering up to 420 hp.
• Nissan Armada NISMO: A large performance SUV featuring a retuned twin-turbo V6 that pushes 460 hp.
• Motorsport Icons: NISMO has a rich history of producing legendary road and race cars, most notably the Nissan Skyline GT-R series.

Conceived as the ultimate factory-sanctioned road car, the ultra-rare NISMO R34 GT-R S-Tune (built by the NISMO Omori Factory) was an exclusive ungrade package with only about 14 complete examples over producted. 

Key Specifications

• Engine: Upgraded "S1" RB26DETT featuring modified turbos, camshafts, airbox, oil cooler, and exhaust system.
• Power & Torque: 400 hp (298 kW) at 6800 rpm and 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) of torque (up from the stock 276 hp).
• Suspension & Brakes: Nismo G-Attack suspension (dampers, springs, anti-roll bars), specialized S-Tune brake pads, and PTFE brake hoses.
• Exterior Aerodynamics: Bespoke front bumper, side skirts, and a rear spoiler with an adjustable carbon fiber flap.
• Wheels: 18-inch Nismo LM GT4 forged alloy wheels.
• Interior: Features a 320 km/h speedometer, 11,000 rpm rev counter, upgraded multi-function display, and titanium shift knob

Lineage & Legacy

• The "S-Tune" Lineup: The S-Tune (Sports-Tune) sat alongside the R-Tune (Race-Tune) in Nismo's hierarchy, focused primarily on street-legal usability and heightened daily performance.
• Authenticity: Genuine cars are documented via an official Omori Factory chassis and engine plaque.
• The Successor: NISMO R34 GT-R Z-Tune followed years later as an even more extreme 2.8L, 500 hp track-focused evolution of the platform.

For an in-depth visual look at an authentic S-Tune engine bay and its OEM-level Nismo components:

The Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R Nismo Z-tune is widely consdered the ultimate, most extreme factory-build iteration of the R34 platform. Built to celebrate Nismo's 20th anniversary, only 19 production examples (plus one prototype) were ever crafted.

Engineering & Performance

• Engine: Hand-built 2.8-liter 'Z2' twin-turbo inline-six (upgraded from the RB26DETT) incorporating GT500 racing tech.
• Power & Torque: 500 PS (493 bhp / 493 hp) and 55.0 kgf⋅m (397.8 lb⋅ft) of torque.
• Drivetrain: ATTESA E-TS Pro 4WD system paired with a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox and carbon-fiber driveshaft.
• Chassis & Aerodynamics: Heavily reinforced chassis utilizing carbon-fiber reinforcement in the strut towers and transmission tunnel. Features aggressive bespoke Z-tune fenders with air ducts, a vented carbon-fiber bonnet, specialized front bumper, and Sachs dampers.

Rarity & Value

• Donor Cars: Nismo sourced pristine, low-mileage (under 30,000 km) R34 GT-R V-Spec models and stripped them down to the bare chassis for the build.
• Colors: Most were finished in the exclusive Z-tune Silver, though two of the 19 units were originally Midnight Purple III. Build #001 was converted in 2005 from a V-Spec 1.
• Valuation: Deemed one of the most expensive JDM cars globally, commanding values upwards of $5 million.