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Nissan R32 GTR with a 1700 hp Twin-Turbo VK56 V8

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This 1991 Nissan R32 GTR was built by GTR Autoteenindus and Ashico-Racing in Tallinn, Estonia. In the engine bay sits a twin-turbo VK56 V8 that makes 1,735 horsepower at 7,199 rpm and 1,336 lb-ft (1,812 Nm) of torque at 6,050 rpm. The engine features JE pistons, Cunningham Rods custom connecting rods, Kelford stage 1 237-T1 cams, Ashico-Racing ported cylinder heads, larger Supertech valves and springs, Peterson dry sump system, and two large Garrett turbochargers. Power goes to all four wheels through a built T56 six-speed manual transmission with adapter plate, custom aluminum driveshaft, and GTR 4WD drivetrain.

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Front shaft that connects transfer case to front diff is missing in both these photos.

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

Nissan R32 GTR with a twin-turbo VK56 V8

The videos below show the car several years ago reaching 198 mph (319 km/h) in the standing mile with less power (1024 hp/1357 Nm).

Source: GTR Autoteenindus and Drive2.ru via Piotr

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