Michael’s 630BHP Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec
Michael’s Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec is currently running at 630BHP due to extensive modification work that has been performed on the car. It’s got a 2.6 litre engine which handles the power nicely.
The Skyline can do a 1/4-mile time in just 10.7 seconds whilst getting up to an incredible 128mph.
Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec: the modifications
Engine and Handling
- Precision 6266 Single Turbo conversion
- Trust Manifold
- Sard 740cc injectors
- Trust fuel pump
- Trust IntercoolerApexi Hard Pipe kit
- Link G4 Extreme engine management
- Apexi Exhaust
- HKS coilover
- Exedy Hyper twin carbon clutch
- OS Giken gearbox
- Volk TE 37 Rays engineering 18” alloys
Body and interior
- Custom Midnight Purple paint with extra metallic
- Custom wide arch body (60mm rear arches, 30mm front)
- Custom drag wing
- Screamer exiting through custom top-secret side skirts
- Custom spats
- Custom carbon mirrors
- Carbon canards
- Nismo carbon bonnet
- Carbon custom dash
- Sparco 2 spoke steering wheel
- Defi gauges
Q&A with Michael
When did you first discover you had an interest in cars?
“Playing with dinky cars on our ‘1980’s pattern carpet’ as a child. I then grew up, and the first car I ever owned was an MG Metro – classic!”
What garages do you use to perform the work on your car?
“Shepherd Motors (I’ve been using them for 20 years and counting).”
Are you attending any car shows in 2017?
“Classics on the common with my Cossie’d Metro.”
Who’s your favourite F1 driver?
“It was Jenson, alas through patriotism – it’s now Lewis.”
What advice would you give to someone who wants to modify their car for the first time?
“Prepare to never have a pound in your pocket ever again!”
If money was no option what car would you buy?
“The most expensive! I’d then sell it and buy numerous others. These would include: a Pagani, Aventador, Koenigsegg etc. I’d love to own multiple super cars!”
Your ultimate job, what would it be?
“Race car driver! If I was back at school and someone asked me what I wanted to do when I left, then this is truly the only job that would inspire me. To this day, I’d still like to be one!”
Do you have any plans to further modify your car?
“Currently, it’s having ‘warranty’ work on the paintwork. However, it’s been there for 3 years and counting. At the moment, just having the car back so I could drive it would be a start, haha!”
Modified Car Insurance
Michael’s Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec is insured via our Modified Car Insurance scheme. This can offer things such as ‘agreed valuation cover’, ‘like-for-like modifications cover’, and more. For further information, visit our Modified Car Insurance webpage.
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