Auction Spotlight: 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 with 2.8L Stroker and $126K Build

A true icon of Japanese performance culture, this 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 has been transformed into a serious street and track weapon, thanks to a no-expense-spared build totaling over $126,000. Currently listed with no reserve on Bring a Trailer, this highly modified GT-R offers a rare opportunity to own a comprehensively upgraded piece of JDM history.

Imported to the U.S. in 2016 and Built by Cicio Performance

Originally imported from Japan to the U.S. in 2016, this Skyline GT-R underwent a professional, high-performance build completed by Cicio Performance in Alpharetta, Georgia. The entire project was aimed at creating a balanced, reliable, and brutally fast GT-R that retains its streetable character while delivering track-worthy performance.

Finished in Gun Gray Metallic with Subtle Aggression

Wearing a fresh coat of Gun Gray Metallic (KH2)—the same color it left the factory with—the GT-R looks both sinister and sophisticated. Subtle exterior cues like the aluminum hood and fenders, projector-style headlights, front lip spoiler, and signature rear wing maintain the original aesthetic while hinting at the performance lurking beneath.

Track-Tuned Suspension with Premium Components

This R32 rides low and mean on a fully dialed-in suspension setup. Key upgrades include:

• MCS adjustable coilovers
• Cusco sway bars
• Tubular front control arms
• GKTech M14 adjustable tie rods and camber arms
• SPL rear knuckle mounts, titanium toe arms, and solid subframe bushings
• Do Luck and Kansei Service chassis bracing
• SPL HICAS delete and eccentric lockout kit

The car’s suspension has been engineered for razor-sharp handling without compromising road usability, making it just as competent carving corners as it is cruising to a cars-and-coffee.

The GT-R rolls on 18-inch BBS LM wheels with eye-catching red center caps, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (275/35) all around. To match the performance potential, the braking system has been upgraded with:

• StopTech ST40 front big brake kit with 332x32mm slotted rotors
• StopTech ST22 rear brake setup with 328x28mm rotors

This setup delivers confidence-inspiring stopping power on both the street and the track.

Stripped and Focused Interior with Recaro and NISMO Touches

Inside, it’s all business. The right-hand-drive cockpit features Kevlar-backed Recaro RZ bucket seats trimmed in black cloth, offering excellent support. A Clarion M508 head unit drives the factory active speaker system, while comfort features include power windows, mirrors, and door locks. The rear seats have been deleted for weight savings.

Instrumentation is race-ready with a NISMO-branded cluster featuring a retrofitted 320 km/h speedometer, 10,000 rpm tachometer, and differential torque readout. A Street Faction Engineering gauge pod houses Stack gauges for boost, oil temperature, and air/fuel ratio.

Built RB26 2.8L Stroker Engine with Top-Shelf Internals

Under the hood lies a fully built 2.8-liter RB26 stroker inline-six, based on a Tomei short block and custom-ported head. Engine highlights include:

• Tomei Procam 272 camshafts, valves, guides, solid lifters
• Tomei Type-A valve springs with titanium retainers
• ARP fasteners, ACL bearings, ATI Super Damper
• Ross Ruffbond harmonic balancer and Hall Effect trigger kit
• Triple Walbro fuel pumps and Radium Engineering fuel rail
• Injector Dynamics ID1700X injectors
• Mishimoto aluminum radiator with SPAL electric fan

The build was professionally completed in 2019 and optimized for both 93-octane and E85 fuel, using an AEM Infinity 508 standalone ECU.

Xona Rotor Single Turbo Setup with Custom Fabrication

Boost is delivered via an Xona Rotor 8264S ball-bearing turbocharger mounted on a ceramic-coated twin-scroll manifold. Supporting hardware includes:

• HKS front-mount intercooler
• Custom-fabricated intake and titanium turbo heat shield
• TiAL Q-Series blow-off valve and MVS wastegate
• Custom straight-through downpipe and exhaust system

The engine bay is just as stunning as it is functional, with powder-coated intake piping, brackets, and covers for a clean, cohesive finish.

Drivetrain: ATTESA AWD, OS Giken LSD, and Carbon Driveshaft

Power is routed through a five-speed manual gearbox to all four wheels via Nissan’s legendary ATTESA all-wheel-drive system. Additional drivetrain upgrades include:

• OS Giken Super Lock limited-slip differential
• Montu Motors torque controller
• Twin-disc ceramic clutch, braided clutch line, upgraded shift fork
• Carbon-fiber driveshaft
• MINE’S performance muffler

These components work in harmony to deliver massive traction and seamless power delivery under any driving condition.

Auction Details and Ownership

Acquired by the current owner in 2020, the GT-R is now being offered at no reserve on Bring a Trailer, presented out of Illinois with a clean Montana title held in the name of the owner’s LLC. The six-digit odometer shows approximately 27,000 kilometers (~17,000 miles), with prior documentation noting 106,000 kilometers (~66,000 miles) in 2015 before the build.

This isn’t just another modified R32—it’s a purpose-built, show-quality, high-horsepower GT-R with top-shelf parts, expert tuning, and a clean title. Whether you’re a collector, track enthusiast, or simply a fan of JDM performance legends, this 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R 2.8L stroker build is one of the most compelling R32s to hit the market in recent years.

Don’t miss your chance to bid—this Skyline GT-R is live on Bring a Trailer right now, with no reserve.