There is no doubt here there R34 generation Nissan Skyline GT-R the most expensive ever sold! At the recent Bonhams auctions in Europe, this unique specimen did fetch a sum 1.357 million dollars! An astronomical amount, which is no less than 1.236 million euros at the current exchange rate! And if this replica of the legendary sports car caused the auction to skyrocket, it’s for a good reason… We’ll explain.
Run and tuned by Paul Walker!
First, this Nissan Skyline GT-R appeared in the fourth part of the legendary saga fast and furious. Which is nothing anymore. In this opus then it was piloted by none other than Brian O’Connor, translated by the American actor Paul Walker tragically died in 2013. “Detail”, which once again noticeably increased its value in the eyes of today. but The icing on the cake is that it was specially personalized at the request of the American actorpassionate about cars, specifically the GT-R!
The list of improvements is as long as an arm’s length
It’s the least we can say Paul Walker was one to be picky when it came to customizing the car! List of modifications made for this GT-R it really is as long as your arm! It includes, among other things: a new Turbonetics intercooler, Nismo short springs, Volk Racing wheels, a custom roll cage, upgraded brakes including 6-piston calipers in the front and 4 in the rear, as well as front shocks and a new exhaust. signed by Nismo. All new mechanical components increased the output of his legendary RB26 from 280 to 550 hp!
More than 1.2 million euros!
You didn’t think Paul Walker’s inquiries ended there? In addition to all the above changes, the interior of the Japanese sports car also received : A new Momo steering wheel in alcantara the instrument panel as wellcustom made center screen at the request of the actor and finally OMP signature bucket seats. The one on the driver’s side is always ” fixed in the last position used by Paul Walker during filming », – says Bonhams. What really to take to the American actor behind the wheel of a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34! While we have over €1.2 million to spend on a car like this…
Source: Auto Plus
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