Nissan R34 GT-R Z-Tune - Unique 'One-Off' cars in Australia pt.1
Back in 2009, we put together a list of 13 of our favourite one-offs that had been featured in Unique Cars – or advertised for sale (not counting modified cars or ‘specials’). Topping the list was the Nissan R34 GT-R Z-Tune
Nissan R34 GT-R Z-Tune
From Unique Cars #300, Jun/Jul 2009
Until Nissan’s R35 GT-R lobbed Down Under, this was the hottest ‘Godzilla’ in town. Not to mention the most collectable. Just 20 were hand-built at the hot-shop of Nismo, Nissan’s motorsport arm in Japan. Owner John Kaias had to put in a special order and wait nine months before handing over a whopping $200,000 for his prized asset.
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Starting life as a stock GT-R, the Z-tune was stripped and rebuilt as a road-going racer, putting out as much as 470kW from its stroked 2.8-litre, twin turbo engine. Kaias wasted no time testing its awesome performance, clocking a 1.17.2sec lap at Oran Park and out-dragging a GT2 Porsche. The car was sold not long after it featured in Unique Cars, but remained in Melbourne.
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Our top 13 'One-Off' list:
1. Nissan R34 GT-R Z-Tune
2. Studebaker Commander Cabriolet
3. Porsche 959
4. Lincoln Model K Lebaron Coupe
7. Clement
8. 1938 Lancia Astura Farina Cabriolet
10. Alfa Romeo G1
11. BMW M1
12. Ferrari 750 Monza
13. Dodge Daytona
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