HKS R32 GTR: The Nissan Skyline of our 90s JDM Dreams

The R32 GTR - and especially its racing variations - absolutely changed the game in the early 90s. And most notably, it’s the body style that got the Skyline its long-lasting nickname “Godzilla”. And with HKS on the heavy come-up in those times, it’s no surprise that they had a big hand in developing their own version of the Japanese Group A racer. Larry Chen and his squad check out this iconic racecar in all its inline-6 glory.
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[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@AndreKlebleyev]

Proper cars, funny how the R34 is way more well known and famous and essentially only because of a movie when the 32 made all of its rep being absolute monsters on the race track using factory motors (obviously built)

[@andymac4965]

The r32 great is a real man's car haha

[@ardyshane23]

I have always loved the r32 the best. The most raw.

[@boiii_283]

For me r32 is the one and only Godzilla

[@Antonioiam]

Lol that was not the voice I was expecting after masaya said “hai”

[@thektmkid6990]

Me too, I am from England & while we have many nationalities here, I have never heard such a perfectly british accent

[@enriquepastor3626]

Yeah right? Never seen a Japanese guy speaking perfect British English hahhah

[@Chapterjared]

FACTS lol

[@izzdin6228]

Expecting engrish, gets the full queen's english.

[@wayupnorth1973]

Antonio Rodeiguez if you close your eyes and listen to them both speak, you would never guess they’re both Asian!

[@harriescholten6457]

I remember all special iconic liverys from Japanse cars thnx to gran turismo😂😜👍 now show us the genki hyper silvia from hks the red one😍

[@louisyio]

Pretty sure that one became Dai's Rockstar S15

[@amoj2188]

Falken owns the red S15 James Deanne(FD 2011 Season) and DMac.

[@kandlrex]

I’ve never seen the R32 HKS GTR in Gran Turismo, only the HKS 180SX and HKS R33 Drag cars, same Livery though

[@TakumiUnichi]

I'm with u bro... always drooling for the HKS Hyper S15...damnnnn...i wanna see it too

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

Would it possible for you to upload a high res version of your thumbnail? I'd love to have it as a background.

[@ACoG1]

www.larrychenphoto.com/Featured-galleries/HKS-Group-A-Nissan-Skyline-R32-GT-R/

[@greatcolor]

There's a guy in the UK going to crazy lengths to build a good replica of one of these, Alex Crosse (on YT). Ric Wood Motorsport also has a pretty sweet one - not a perfect replica but an incredible one nonetheless.

[@stiffygoats5337]

This thing is beautiful I feel like nothing like this will ever be made again so much history

[@jkalash762]

Ok everything about this car is amazing but the part that caught my attention is those metal straps securing the piping at every silicon coupler. You only see small bits of engineering like that in race cars that need to perform lap after lap and i always nerd out when i see something new to me like that.

[@JamesMotorsport]

Same

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Tsuiso Sim Drifting you would have seen things like that in early magazine RIP turbo magazine and sport compact car etc

[@jadainnovationsjadainnovat9001]

for sure.they for expansion under heat right?

[@jkalash762]

@@jadainnovationsjadainnovat9001 no they are on the intercooler piping. It's to keep from blowing a coupling under boost. These cars were making a lot of boost and no matter how tight and secure the couplers are there's always a chance in racing, from all the vibrations and pressure lap after lap, you'll have a coupling slip enough to cause a boost leak or blow completely loose. This would actually be a good idea for diesel guys who are constantly blowing couplers under high boost. There could be some on the radiator couplings as well, which would stop a coupling from slipping under pressure or from expansion but i didn't catch if it was running hardlines to the rad or not.

[@jkalash762]

@@josephandreuccetti8043 the old import mags were the best. There were some really crazy things in them around the time when fwd civic drag cars really started getting fast. A lot of innovation happened around then.

[@smileybear420]

Those centerlocks with the meaty tires looks so good

[@amoj2188]

Fun fact: HKS was known on Jet Ski’s tuning.

[@tjsrisawat3777]

So many things shocking in this video , the HKS headquarter with magical scenary ,the Godzilla , this Japanese gentlemen who speaks flawless English with BRITISH ACCENT . And ofcourse , Larry boi shooting

[@mattna09]

THAT CAR IS AMAZING. GET CHILLS EVERY TIME I SEE IT. WHAT AN ICON.

[@diamond_industries]

Larry is the best history teacher ever. Thanks for the great content.

[@JaredR1996]

That engine firing up tho ❤️❤️❤️

[@zyoungson215]

1.45 didnt expect that accent lol

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Man, now I'm all salty that my Hot Wheels version doesn't have the correct side exit exhaust.........

[@ramonaguilar8559]

I hadn't noticed till you now it's true

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Ramon Aguilar yep, as soon as I saw it spitting flames out the side, I had to check my display model......

[@jdmglobalwarehouse]

Perfect excuse to buy some more models 🤣

[@shaswatasarkar7241]

Get the Mini GT one. It's a near perfect replica of the real car.

[@martinmoreno7020]

Tarmac works is making this model that comes in a HKS oil can!! Keep an eye out

[@deeanderson1809]

Super proud to have one on my stead. Thanks for visiting philippines!

[@iBerzinsh]

Back in a day when Race cars where actual street Cars with modifications!

[@GarretRB]

That still exists?

[@latestorder]

Green headlights, automatic WIN

[@dimis386]

This was just amazing!Thank you for all this unbelievable content Larry! Greetings from Greece!

[@vivid_racing]

What a beautiful machine with an even more beautiful view 😍😍

[@S-Kidz]

This thing definitely is taken care of because it started right up. 👌🏼 Amazing racecar time capsule

[@OlDustyTrails]

Great content as always Larry, keep up the amazing work.

[@Michael-jq5pf]

I have a 32 and work at a vinyl shop, and I've been debating printing and installing this livery for a few months now... This video might have sold me on it. Love this car ♥️

[@rexyamirul]

thank you for sharing larry....keep em coming. loving all the content

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

Sick Skyline & video,Hot wheels released a real rider's version in 2019 of the HKS Skyline.Hard to find,thanks for sharing.🔰🏁

[@KyleKnoblauch]

DSINER1 OBS life DZINER1 just got all irritated as I realized that the Hot Wheels version doesn't have the side exit exhaust......... I've got 2 of them, one in box, one on display.....

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

@@KyleKnoblauch nice those are very cool casting, it is a shame no side exhaust, but at least you got 2 of them,I'm still on the hunt for those. ✌

[@superrad1659]

@@KyleKnoblauch ive got 2 as well. lol

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

@@n3er0o yea that's a very good price thanks for the heads up ,I've been looking on ebay too,Im looking to see if i can find someone that has 1 up for other HW'S trades ,if not I ima have to get one from EBay.✌

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

@@n3er0o Thanks brotha,I hope so too,take care of you self, happy hunting. ✌😎

[@bear420allday3]

That is the most beautiful work shop the backdrop and just the HKS shop in front of that is majestic

[@marvinvisser5039]

Man! I love this channel... This content is fenomenal! More Larry Chen!!!

[@idozen13]

I love this! Thanks for sharing mate

[@andycrute7350]

Wow, just wow. What a legend. Awesome video 😍😍

[@jadainnovationsjadainnovat9001]

looking forward to seeing next.great work sir as always. just love R32 🤙❤👌

[@Danny_Fernandes]

Learned a few things in this episode was great!

[@toonzik]

This livrery is pure art !

[@Skydrag.V60]

That sounds is amazing

[@unknownidentity3824]

I just felt eargasm after engine idling. I'm not gonna buy a house first, but this beast for sure.

[@sarahdell4042]

What a treat! This car is so iconic

[@racingtoaster]

Man got my favorite car, with my favorite tuning company. Out of all those companies back in the day , apexi, greddy, trust, etc. I have always loved HKS.

[@filip-pi9hy]

yea hks but for me is jun and top secret

[@racingtoaster]

@@filip-pi9hy I liked the Jun skyline, top secret was also nice, auto salon did sone crazy things as well. Not at the level of some the top secret stuff but they had some wild builds in the past

[@filip-pi9hy]

@@racingtoaster prime of japan tuning is jun/bliz 300zx at bonneville salt flats

[@DatOneCat]

I absolutely can't wait for the next episode.

[@solidsixx8562]

I got to see this car up close and personal for 4 days when I was working at the Festival of Speed last week. It’s an immense machine, easily my favourite car I saw at the event!

[@supereligo]

I feel like the VHS sections would fit very well with these old racecars

[@howardahhon7600]

Arigato Larry and team Hoonigan AutoFocus!!! and of course the sponsors KW Suspension and Yokohama!!!... =)

[@sheadc13]

Listening to that car rev gives me goosebumps

[@JonAlycia]

Sounds crazy similar to mine! I was shocked when I heard it kzbin.info/www/bejne/maamiGaQebmcn9k

[@MuhammadNadeem-gn4in]

This Gtr Varient has a very very Strong Racing History Background

[@MultiTechhead]

This channel rocks so well!!!!!

[@TrackSol]

Great vid and awesome insight. Love the 87 number preference as it was my dad’s number

[@robertvuitton]

I love those 90s livery and japanese car style of those years.

[@OvenBak3d360]

this was it to me. this was the car that made me call in love with the skyline. it was my favorite car in grand Turismo

[@matthewb9241]

It’s beautiful.

[@DashnCars]

That's a really good history lesson behind one of THE most iconic racecars ever for us Gran Turismo Generation types.

[@kingkongkahn8328]

Mount Fuji & R32 😍

[@noir-kx8ku]

Grim reaper

[@davidyarbrough2197]

The HKS r32 is so iconic. Up there with the Calsonic r32 11:29

[@alexduque2513]

Hey sup Hoonigan From SW Florida have a nice day man and keep making more KZbin video it is very good and I like it a lot and i Love Nissan Skyline R32 GTR it is my favorite Dream car ?

[@jdollaz6827]

so awesome

[@FlyingBoxHead]

I extracted the wallpaper set of my dreams, thank you. Simply stunning.

[@Nerox]

Hi Dane Could you tell me where you found a high-res version of the pictures please? I've already checked Mr. Chen's social media but can't seem to find them Thanks in advance!

[@FlyingBoxHead]

@@Nerox I simply took screen caps from the 4K. Exported them into a folder to use. They're not at all the high-res originals but are high-enough res to satisfy. Here's the link to the set, enjoy. drive.google.com/open?id=1qzQYo25OYrVvXnVH6Ts8TRn-D4tsluP4

[@Nerox]

@@FlyingBoxHead You're the best, thank you!!

[@esteban_m_g8609]

Uno de mis autos favoritos en el mundo..

[@trevohlson9733]

This skyline and Reece m'c gregors r32 were my favorite 👍

[@danielspencer1973]

Beautiful car!

[@S-Kidz]

I like how the charge pipes that have braces on them to keep them from popping off.

[@norgepalm7315]

Like every other car? Wowwwww

[@S-Kidz]

@@norgepalm7315 I'm not talking about clamps man pay more close attention there's a bracket that theaded into the pipes and holds them together sort of like a safety wire.

[@zyoungson215]

The aussie gtrs had bracing on the turbos to stop them sagging when the manifolds got hot

[@YoeriKurvers]

Favorite car in the world!

[@hitmaniak1737]

Sounds epic 😍

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

I saw this at the Tokyo Auto Salon too!

[@secretRBRman]

GROUP A IS FREAKING AMAZING!

[@georgef1176]

My favorite r32 of all time

[@IvoRuestRossi]

This reminds me of Turbo Championship Test Course race in GT2.

[@jeffe4432]

When we gonna get a hoonigan autofocus shirts? We totally need merch of a the different cars you shoot

[@tadejstanta8710]

fact about the livery is one those stories that fulfill petrolheads passion at admiring cars. thank you japan

[@DoKapsy]

It got some serious differential in it. U can see it right in the first scene where it drives out the garage.

[@chefcamsey1375]

These cars remind me of the days I used to watch high octane dvds lol

[@spacehippie315]

Thats music 🎶

[@MikeHeoh]

Can't believe Larry scumbagged them to rev it

[@gtr_obsession7238]

Love it. Also love my livery :D

[@assetr5052]

Got back from Festival of Speed, Goodwood. edit: the one and only 25 years old Production car base that made it 48 Sec on Up Hills!

[@sillygoose6251]

I could die happy if I got to drive this car just once.

[@JWorldAdventures]

As for the engine I would just like to ask to what was not elaborated on the video. Being it refreshed does it still conform if you will period correct wise in regards on how HKS refreshed the engine?

[@s.k.3911]

Great Car! Good Memories! Maybe I overheard it, but did hel tell what Turbos the Skyline is running?

[@TheoXydias_PerlaCoffeeTrailer]

we were about 16years old in 2003 1st class in high school first time in a greek magazine we saw the Word gtr and we were like what the heck is this? and the gtr was the hks r32

[@wahpanda1520]

I love you larry :DDD

[@MathewSmart]

Should get in touch with Mark Skaif and Fred Gibson! That's where the Godzilla was made. It's different again from the HKS Group A's because of different requirements and rules. But this HKS was still a favourite of mine as well...

[@mr.cangieter8758]

The TRB-01 is overdue for a feature

[@dmaxm2498]

My favorite is still the Calsonic! My03 Wrx has Calsonic parts

[@joealex65]

The all mighty HKS R32! 😁

[@tweber1286]

Kings of the quarter-mile

[@hookfynn82]

that's what peak performance looked like in the 90's

[@andrebarbosa224]

I'm sure you're already back from Japanland but great shops you should feature include Mine's, Top Secret and Tec-Arts (obviously) but also Yashio Factory, Opera, and Weld

[@Villaboybr]

And...Akina tofu delivery shop.

[@Nick-sd7um]

Until cars start flying, the 90s and early 2000s will forever be the peak of automotive engineering and excellence. You can make a production car go 500kmh nowadays, but seriously whotf is going to get the opportunity to do that, more importantly who actually cares when you can fly way faster. When you want the whole package, the proper driving experience without all the bullshit, look no further than the 90s and early 2000s.

[@marcelinuskevin631]

9:48 eargasm

[@PooRadley]

Whoop whoop

[@yanuardhana6457]

Back in the day, past motorsport has scariest era, imagine how small that tire, no aero, and thats clearence too, ran at 400++ hp with mininal cage like this 😂😂😂

[@sailingvesselkuma4366]

At the moment I have a 15 Nissan Sentra SER spec v , is there a hks wrap that I can get for the car ? Where can I get ?

[@j.d.8593]

That car is just gorgeous! Hey Larry, where can i find your pictures in full HD to use as my PC wallpaper?

[@RadicalFinnXD]

J. D. he has a website. google larry chen photography and it should pop up

[@danielquimby9170]

Tell me you did a feature on the Altezza TRB01.

[@bempartington4299]

The livery’s explanation although insightful missed the most critical reason to it’s success. **The livery is composed of a split-complementary colour scheme. This is the reason why it is so aesthetically pleasing. A split complementary color scheme is one where a primary color is used with the two analogous colors to its complement. Refer to a colour wheel while reading the rest of my comment. The HKS’s livery’s “primary” colour is the orange, and it’s complement (or opposite colour) is a neutral blue. Clearly there is no neutral blue on the livery. Though indirectly, our eyes gather neutral blue from the broad strokes of purplish-blue & greenish-blue, both of which are the adjacent colours of neutral blue on the colour wheel. If this is your first time learning about split-complimentary colour schemes, I challenge you to spot it’s application in advertisements, web design, products, clothing, shoes, etc.

[@sv3inung]

Whats that awesome beat/song in the intro?

[@spookydog6959]

wow what a sond

[@Slowe_]

where can we go and get the still shots from this for our backgrounds?

[@kyshro]

Anyone know what size wheels those are?

[@marcelluscunningham9071]

Love this car but I need to see the hks drag r33

[@ricardosolorzano4466]

I remember gettn this car on grand turismo 2 , that game made me fall in love with JDM cars thanks for showing us this beautiful GTR

[@jedielectro]

it would would be good. if Jim Richards skyline of Bathurst [ Australia] and this HKS skyline of Japan get together .

[@Evolution8R]

Fucken straight up badass...

[@chrisd1828]

Can you please see if you can show the HKS 180sx Drag car?