NISSAN Skyline R34 Jeremy Clarkson

[@Armroker2]

And all this was in 1999! This car was truly ahead of its time.

[@n1ks0n1337]

Здарова заебал

[@kryse4806]

for real, the fact that it even has a port for exporting data to your computer is so well thought, reminder that this car is made before windows xp existed

[@someone28]

And now for a decent one you have to shell out $300k.

[@arjumanbanu7019]

countach enters the game

[@carguynewb7856]

Yeah it's good for a Japanese car

[@salakiadam24]

This car looks so incredibly good especially from the side.The rear part is so well done along with all the proportions,it is a joy to look at

[@raven_of_zoso455]

It is just pure pornography. But seriously, the Skyline GTR is really awesome, and sounds really awesome too. If I had the money, I would have one for sure. A bloke in my village has a black R34 and I basically have to change trousers every time I see that bloody car.

[@maz500]

The UK V-Spec looks better on one side because of the larger cooling intake on the passenger side front wheel overhang

[@ibbeats5183]

Still think the R32 is the best looking skyline

[@SkiRacingOz]

It’s up there with the best looking cars but the RX7 takes the cake for me

[@aynsleyjeansonne]

The Supra, NSX and RX7 were better looking. Personally I find this car ugly. Extraordinary performance, a six in the looks department

[@DeadOnArrival1700]

Imagine picking this up on 1999 in Japan 🇯🇵 The value for these cars are still growing it’s worth.📈

[@bobw2]

U know they weren’t only sold in Japan? They got them in other Asian countries and while we didn’t get the r34’s officially in australia (u had to import them), they were sold in New Zealand

[@tripwire3992]

@@bobw2 I think he just means that if they're JDM imported cars their value goes up

[@bobw2]

@@tripwire3992 so people would pay more for a skyline sold in Japan instead of the exact same car but sold in another country? The cars weren’t changed at all when they were sold in other countries except for a couple

[@tripwire3992]

@@bobw2 that's the state of the market these days

[@DeadOnArrival1700]

@@bobw2 I’m talking about living in the year 1999 when these cars are released. Today(I lived in the United States) are still illegal till 2024. Finding these cars are rare to buy, unless it’s been registered as for show and display. also, the price for these cars are getting expensive than a Lamborghini.

[@usssztorm1410]

Yea 50.000£, hehe, totally

[@hondamanvtec2894]

It cost around 50k when this came out?

[@TranceHistorian]

About the same as a modern Nissan GTR then

[@ZedNinetySix_]

That didnt age well...

[@rkeshan1997]

In malaysia now cost a million

[@utkarshverma7]

It cost most than 150 thousand now 😂😂😂

[@christopherhernandez78]

Holly freaking shit! The insane power slide! The insane angle! I was convinced he would spin out. But as he said the computer stepped in and brought it back in..

[@Iukini]

To explain what Clarkson is talking about, the AWD system in the Skyline GT-R is actually RWD under normal conditions. When it detects slip, it will push up to 50% torque to the front wheels. This means adding grip for corners and improving acceleration on launches. This is the same system (plus improvements) as the one in the R32 GT-R from 1989.

[@christopherhernandez78]

@@Iukini no shit! I already knew what it was.. but never seen it irl. R32 is set up to handle FR setup but more mechanical than digital like R34.

[@Iukini]

@@christopherhernandez78 yeah you can read up on the differences between the E-TS and E-TS Pro on Wikipedia, but the basis of the Pro version is the original one from 1989. I've driven both the R32 and R34 GT-Rs, but I've only pushed the R32 enough to feel it truly kick in. The R34 is updating speeds far more often and also working on individual wheels.

[@Jaredscott89]

@@christopherhernandez78 Well your comment certainly suggested you don't have a clue. The only difference between the R32 version and this version is the RWS moved to electronic vs hydraulic and the transfer case locking speed was increased. There is no mechanical vs digital feel.

[@its_taps]

@@Iukini Nissan/ Infiniti still uses that rear wheel drive setup! Love it

[@HyperFuztion]

1:16 take in he said "it's like being suddenly fitted with gods feet". in Initial D anime series, Kozo Hoshino aka God Foot drove an r34 gtr vspec. THAT'S CRAZY. might be a reference or just a coincidence.

[@kenta326]

Fully coincidence, initial d stage 4 is yeaars after this

[@kenta326]

@Spooks lmao

[@jdmislife9944]

Lol so stupid mindset

[@jdmislife9944]

What do you expect to a man that loves methaporial reviews

[@nobodyofnote6378]

That’s exactly what I thought

[@StellarStreak]

Clarkson's journalism and narration is so good that he could talk about the performance and operation of a blender and I would find it interesting. Man's an absolute treat to watch. Motor journalism at its finest. Always brings a smile on your face.

[@joshuad6553]

He sort of did one of those, when he operated a Corvette V8-powered blender on Top Gear.

[@Michael-it7nx]

I enjoyed his narration about the Evo VIII 😀👍

[@gbalao8885]

1:16 - Jeremy Clarkson is THE original God Foot!

[@gianlucabaldacchino2782]

Ah, a man of culture as well

[@gavinmacaranas2035]

Instead of him screaming Doriya, he screams *HAMMOOOND*

[@rolandhazuki8787]

Maybe instead of DORIYAA!!! like Kozo Jezza screaming POWAAAA!!! Edit: both were old guy that screaming while driving i can see the similarities between both of them

[@gbalao8885]

@@rolandhazuki8787 This was filmed and released in '99 so I'm guessing this was before God Foot was introduced in the Initial D manga. This meant that Jeremy Clarkson predicted and was the inspiration for the character.

[@boiii_283]

Doryaaaaaa : ❎ Powaaaaaa : ✅

[@tonyh5545]

This whole video screams the 2000's, the car , the music and of course Clarkson.👌

[@Blaze-ing]

You know the name of the first song by any chance?

[@streamingvideo6654]

@@Blaze-ing Silly Thing by Sex Pistols

[@Blaze-ing]

@@streamingvideo6654 thank you!

[@charlespennefather8164]

Clarkson usually screams no matter the decade

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@charlespennefather8164thats why Clarkson still legendary even now.

[@bwabbel]

This is my dream car. Not only the tech is amazing, but also the design. I'm truly in love with this car

[@purwantiallan5089]

Same. R34 is the timeless legendary car along with Subaru Legacy and Impreza 22B.

[@jkay3735]

£50,000 in 1999 is equal to £92,327.00 today, or for Americans $124,123.50. Still fucking expensive 😂

[@alexar546]

all GTR moved around 100.000 dollars when they were new. Like the R35 right now, 100.000 and 120.000 nismo version.

[@edenbrunell2977]

@@alexar546 might wanna check up on how much r35’s are worth now man😂

[@DrewLSsix]

@@alexar546 more like 150+K nismo base price is 215k

[@rickgrimes7815]

120k€ in french

[@silvio.]

@@rickgrimes7815 5.000.000 ₺ Turkey :(

[@BiriBiri925]

One of the most iconic car in history.

[@vivaselementum]

Didn't knew the R34 Skyline had all these readouts just like the modern GTR . For a 1999 car, that is insane.

[@vancityguy]

You think people back in the late-20th century lived in the Stone Age? 😜

[@vivaselementum]

@@vancityguy I thought it had like all-analog dials 😂

[@revelare_xvii6269]

1:17 there’s no way Clarkson just coincidentally referenced the Initial D God Foot

[@drifty455]

😤

[@bollemann2582]

Initial D stage is 4 years after this was released..

[@spaghettiman2.052]

Or the author of initial D saw this Top Gear episode and referenced it in his show

[@burningjdm]

@@bollemann2582 actually the manga part that has 4th stage released the same year and the godfoot battle about a year or 2 later

[@grantrussell8288]

@@burningjdm That's not correct at all, they were over 4 years apart. This part of the manga was released in November 2004. This documentary was called "How Japan Took Over The World And Then Lost It", and it was released in June 2000. The car that God Foot drove in Initial D was the "Vspec II Nur", which wasn't even manufactured until 2002.

[@YaminChaudhry]

I believe that the 70% credit goes to camera man who makes these drifts and tail outs look so good. Legendary car tho. Good times..

[@idiotology5568]

Yeah, the.......panning was spectacular.

[@eidolon4236]

peak automotive engineering, design and creativity in one car. Top tier perfection on the road.

[@CHOPERUS23]

This Skyline is still taxed and Mot'd 👍

[@arminskols1998]

That's good to know. Cars will never be like this again

[@xxz1434]

@@arminskols1998 What do you mean? the R34 was a computer on wheels and modern cars just that

[@BrokenEyedVegan]

@@xxz1434 the passion isn’t their anymore. Drivers cars aren’t being made anymore, now it’s just how much money the manufacturer can make. This car isn’t just a computer on wheels, you could still do good old fashioned tuning on it… Nowadays you have to take your car somewhere and fork out thousands to get another couple hundred horsepower out the engine… 90’s Honda’s, Toyota’s, Nissan’s, Subaru’s and Mitsubishi’s were the pinnacle of performance motoring

[@xxz1434]

@@BrokenEyedVegan Another clueless kid, its easier to get 500hp from the MK5 Supra with just an ECU and exhaust mods with stock engine than it is to get 500hp with an R34

[@ItsDavid07]

@@BrokenEyedVegan You had to spend thousands back in the day to tune the old cars. The ECU's had to be cracked even back then before any mapping can be done

[@BattyMckicknPunch]

20+ years ago this was my introduction to the driving skill and humour of Clarkson. Still holds up.

[@sumblwnup8695]

This is cool, really shows the computing power of the skyline, time to test it in forza

[@itsgerardchin]

not as insane in forza IMO

[@max.racing]

xD

[@SuperCarGuy2007]

And me on GT Sport/Assetto Corsa! :P

[@SuperCarGuy2007]

@Lawful Spoon Wait... what?

[@oandgw]

@@SuperCarGuy2007 it feels insane on Assetto Corsa. The grip is unbelievable.

[@cormacmcrandom6164]

Still a handsome car after almost 20 years

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

Everything about this car looks and feels as if it came straight from the 21st century... Until he showed that RS232 serial cable. And suddenly we're reminded that yes these are in fact the 90s.

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

"It's a 50,000 pound playstation" oh good times

[@БенджаминФранклин-я2ь]

100000

[@rogerstevens5168]

The PS10 will probably cost that much.

[@stanleysmith7551]

He unintentionally captured the zeitgeist perfectly with that sentence.

[@pindadopje0162]

99 was one of the best car years in history the beautiful 3 series bmw and this masterpiece

[@AldousHuxley7]

And vvt ls400

[@Lol91b]

I saw the top gear episode were Jeremy said " thats about as good as a car gets." And I was about 12 at the time, I agreed. 😂 GTR forever

[@bobkin611]

Well that started off explosively...

[@roddydykes7053]

Nuclear power ☢️

[@dyrL90]

Mid 2024... you have to be a millionare to buy one of these. But the R34 does age so damn well. Still a absolutely beautiful car with one of the best engine sounds ever made.

[@Leighton.KAllen]

I agree

[@leed2883]

After sooo many years, old top gear is still better than todays crap

[@edsonordonez8085]

I love the unexpected & ominous transition to the little blue economy car at the end lol. So adorable

[@AzanAli-]

I am glad to say that GTR is still on the UK roads today.

[@in66]

Один из лучших и культовых автомобилей тех времен

[@afeefali9933]

That drift uff !

[@invincible.456]

2:09 That send thooo!!!

[@amr1t_]

he is whippin that shit fr

[@PatDavis-qg5no]

Truly one of the most legendary Japanese cars ever made... the honda insight 😍😍

[@jonsmith1162]

The coefficient drag on the original insight was ridiculously good.

[@drifter4training]

This and Honda NSX were the few pinnacle of JDM cars of the showa era..

[@karangaurav9538]

I think he is the luckiest person alive he has driven all the legends...❤️

[@GoddyofWar]

One of the GOATs. In no small part because of Fast and Furious 2 of course but she was a legend long before that film put her on the map.

[@karolj2510]

what is the most interesting thing about this video is that the Clarckson made a reference to Initial D stage 4 "god foot" years before it was released

[@purwantiallan5089]

Happy 25th Anniversary, R34GTR! R34GTR is still SO LEGENDARY till this day!

[@treynoldsman1981]

I used to always buy this car in gran turismo and tune it up fully to like 1200hp . Was unmanageable

[@jedibasschoke8909]

Ye I did the same back in the day. You could enter all types of racing too because of the 4x4 class etc

[@Steve1766]

900 HP Max

[@kroniic736]

my man was for real drifting with out hand break lmao this video made my day

[@MidNightFreakOZ]

What an absolute frikin legend!

[@justinl2009]

Can I just say: The screen with all the readouts refreshes really quickly. Looks silky smooth.

[@Leighton.KAllen]

Super high tech for the day a lot of modern cars do not have that

[@AshleyPomeroy]

I was surprised when it popped up, at 01:44 - bearing in mind cars in the UK still had cassette decks in 1999. This had a colour bitmapped screen. Do modern cars even have G-meters?

[@KingLich451]

​@@AshleyPomeroyim sure the newer gt-r does, but thats about it.

[@atulyatejapadival1965]

Legend driving a legendary car

[@voidvisual]

1:17 "God Foot" in Initial D also drives a GTR. Fitting.

[@emberthewitcher6710]

Little did he know how popular and expensive this car would become 20 years later.

[@Valid05]

I saw the R34 GTR for first time in Underground 2, since that day it never left my heart.

[@AndorRadnai]

1:17 Jeremy has seen Initial D confirmed! Well, the time doesn’t add up… You don’t suppose that was the inspiration for God foot? That would be mind blowing!

[@MyRealName]

it's a far fetch honestly, but you never know, it's very specific, it might just be

[@bollemann2582]

Initial D stage is 4 years after this was released..

[@burningjdm]

The 4th stage manga started the same year so who knows

[@AndorRadnai]

@@OEightHours Sounds absolutely plausible!

[@nicewhenearnedrudemostlyel489]

they were both derivatives of where god foot came from. probably attended the same general cultures at one point

[@theknight7619]

Video Quality still better than the CCTV Cam in my office.

[@shaan8982]

This gon blow up now

[@dennisbailey6067]

Still the best looking car.The one we all want.

[@IIGrayfoxII]

Gotta love how it uses RS232 communication in 1999. USB was not really a thing and even if they used USB, it would've needed drivers which would not exist today. RS232 wont need drivers and knowing the FOSS community, they would've made countless versions of software to read all that data.

[@vitoleskur]

This is the most jeremy clarkson 3 minutes of my life

[@pursuitforspeed]

"It was never intended to compete with BMW or Porsche" Nor Evos and STIs, Jeremy ;)

[@БенджаминФранклин-я2ь]

БМВ тех годов не проблема для него

[@utkarshverma7]

They dont make cars like this anymore , RX7 , s2000 , all we get now is fucking electric cars

[@rafox66]

I hate what Mitsubishi did to the Eclipse, had to stick the name on a shitty cross-over... The 400Z is looking good though, the rear end is beautiful. And it's coming with a manual transmission!

[@petrolhead999]

@@rafox66 Dont forget about new electric Mustang

[@tomcoxon3520]

Have u owned an rx7? They do not work....

[@utkarshverma7]

@@tomcoxon3520 i know 😂😂 rotary engine were not reliable but it was a once in a generation car and it was fast

[@tomcoxon3520]

@@utkarshverma7 yeh my freind has one.. big power.. for around a day or 2 looool

[@kylebordage3948]

R34 didn't have ceramic turbo wheels, they got away from those ticking time bombs.

[@TheGreener121]

And the 4WD + Hicas wasnt exactly new. They had that since the 32.

[@TomRxtroWav397]

@@TheGreener121 I believe r34 vary of versions have sorta different awd set up computer I believed

[@TheGreener121]

@@TomRxtroWav397 Since R33 they had electric HICAS, on the R32 its part of the powersteering system. afaik the attesa always works the same with the pump over the rear dif, maybe newer gen G-sensors and computers but essentially nothing new.

[@brynfletcher5412]

Nope, r34 had ball bearing ceramic wheels.. R34 n1 had steel wheel turbos

[@nzdh]

My r33 has factory ceramic turbo at 160,000kms and it's still going strong haha

[@NoEDGErisE]

Omg, my man with a godzilla r34. Nice😊

[@akstreetracer1]

1:02 “its a 50k pound playstation!”

[@Beef1188]

Modern SC computer - "NOOO YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" Skyline R34 computer - "Got your back, bro!"

[@de_oScar]

0:15 The most advanced car… in the world

[@markwhitehouse3355]

I fkin love the skyline mate, absolute tarmac terrorist ❤🎉

[@chrisd5774]

Still one of the best looking cars of all time imho

[@Leighton.KAllen]

I agree

[@thisissketchy9339]

This video all makes me believe the GT-R R34 is one of the few cars that can be deemed "Immortal"

[@Scott-ep5kr]

That opening shot talking about Japans' WW2 loss was doing too much 😂😭

[@sukhdevr3489]

I wish they took this around the Top Gear test track to compare it to other sports cars (I know this wasn't on 2002 TG).

[@richardcorns8553]

In 1999, I was blown away by this car, and I thought it was amazing. Now I'd rather get out and walk.

[@Leighton.KAllen]

Wow

[@allanpedersen9852]

As an R34 GT-R owner, this video makes me happy 😍

[@carlj1620]

Yeah right 🤦‍♂️

[@allanpedersen9852]

@@carlj1620 well, thats your worry sir. Its in my garage, V-spec II, 2001 in color Sparkling Silver.

[@peachandtoffee]

​@@allanpedersen9852could u make a video of it?

[@Mefdash2]

Jeremy Clarkson: Next drift king with, R34!!!

[@BigBoyz33]

How tf are we suppose to buy one of these now? Its worth a whole ass house 😭

[@mastakush4272]

A brilliant car.

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Bro dat intro is SOOOO wild 😭😭💀

[@ungurdani8346]

Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe . ...

[@littleman_2982]

My dream car 4L

[@krisbailey8537]

Worst dream car possible

[@alexelia9334]

@@krisbailey8537 shut up

[@realherobrine5636]

my favorite car of all time

[@Leighton.KAllen]

noice

[@GamerTomato]

The R34 is still highly regarded abroad, but one of the contributions to its visibility, I believe, is the immense influence of the late Paul Walker and Fast and Furious. And a little bit of Kozo Hoshino of Initial D. It was my dream car when I was a kid, but now it's nowhere near as far away from me.

[@randomrebuilds]

Still have my Motorex Bayside Blue R34 frame poster hanging on my garage wall. A blue CLS-6 sits under it - something I'm proud of owning. R34 will remain to be a dream car with the way prices are these days.

[@camy205]

This looks advanced in 2021 jesus christ i love the Japanese

[@DrewLSsix]

It really doesn't though.

[@etadavack8026]

Piece of art!

[@theonemanopinion2764]

Not quite a GTR but I snagged an R34 GTT for £10k about 3 years ago! 80% of the car without the price tag

[@alexar546]

The GTT is the poor man´s GTR. Like comparing a 911 with a 911 TURBO.

[@theonemanopinion2764]

@@alexar546 yeah but that’s comparing stock cars to stock cars.. I have an aftermarket ECU, 80mm turbo, all new injection system, high flow rate fuel pump and a remap. Mines kicking out 530hp. I’m just lacking the front wheel drive, flared rear arches and the screen inside.. those things aren’t worth the extra £140,000 the GTR costs.. anyone who thinks it is is an idiot.. as I can buy new diffs and axles and make mine 4wd for under £15,000 A GTT is better than no R34… which 99% of the people dribbling over this video don’t have…

[@ВасилийПопов-м5ж]

Get rb26 from nismo and install 4wd

[@m1co294]

@@ВасилийПопов-м5ж crazy expensive to pull off but atleast you aren't paying about 150k USD at once

[@ВасилийПопов-м5ж]

@@m1co294 nowadays its cheaper 🤣🤣🤣

[@jdcp8976]

1:02 a machine of dreams! Best way to define a Skyline

[@johnbunson389]

I’m more interested in that insight at the end

[@DiogoGaming2]

Best car ever made

[@bysvl]

1:13 DORIYAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@BatCorkill]

"A 50000 pound PlayStation". Wow that's a heavy car.

[@JDMSL]

This car was a very much strong car with a highly powered RB26DETT engine. It can catch up a quarter mile within 5 secs when it’s tuned to at least 800 BHP

[@Leighton.KAllen]

another video I uploaded has an r33 upgrade you should check that out if your interested

[@lazarminkov5219]

probably the most epic jdm car

[@Leighton.KAllen]

Everyone knows this car 🙂

[@thewisebanana29]

I honestly prefer EVOs over GT-Rs. But hey, what do I know. Not like I’ve ever driven a gtr before 😂

[@alexar546]

You can´t compare them, is like to compare a Yaris GR (Evo) with a BMW M3 (GTR R34) Both cars are different for different purposes and different customers

[@thewisebanana29]

@@alexar546 you can’t compare a rally car to a track car. It makes no sense my guy. What I’m looking at is rally specifically. Since they both have awd and manual trans I just assumed the skyline can do rally, but, at nearly triple the price of an Evo 6, what’s to like about the skyline?

[@alexar546]

@@thewisebanana29 both are 4x4, this doesnt means both are the same, different suspension set up, rear dfferencial, chasis, etc. R34 is a Gran Turismo, evo is a sport turismo focused on rally track.

[@thewisebanana29]

@@alexar546 I see your point. Fair argument. Here I thought the r34 was also oriented towards rally but more expensive than other rally cars making it confusing

[@gmain1977]

Great car

[@Operator_Fate]

this is the best car in the history

[@Celi.1360]

🤣

[@duckyouall3225]

Nah

[@enigmamyth]

@@duckyouall3225 yes

[@duckyouall3225]

@@enigmamyth no

[@Celi.1360]

@@enigmamyth no

[@ryzeus]

It was already expensive back then, even more ridiculous now.

[@viralverdad2695]

Que preciosidad de coche

[@realmustangboy6437]

nissan skyline amazing

[@รงหปืงม]

50.000 pound PlayStation that. Word may be real

[@Leighton.KAllen]

Very nice

[@TwohundredSeventy]

The Japanese Skyline in 1990s: 😛🥳💞 The Japanese skyline in 1945: 💣💀☠

[@mohammedfouzan9115]

now ps5 is almost 50k

[@mmdhosseincar6638]

That's so great 👍 👌 💯🔥 #jdm

[@Leighton.KAllen]

Nice

[@leetorry]

Anyone know the song in the first half? At around 0:09 to 0:32

[@craftysnail5912]

Silly Thing - Sex pistols

[@yourmum69_420]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@mehmett.bakkal8257]

Sti and evo were actually faster than r34

[@Eternal_Templar]

I still firmly believe Subaru WRX and the dead Lancer Evo are the kings of AWD

[@shad3128]

@@Eternal_Templar hard not to like the RB, but as an Evo and having an STI before owner, I have to agree. Such impressive lil machines

[@Eternal_Templar]

@@shad3128 the RB is a killer

[@theunwise664]

in fact they were the ones that blew the skyline out of the water. Yeah it was fast and yeah it was good but it was a boat compared to the wrx and the evo of its time

[@Modi_]

the thing is, an r34 will comfortably cruise at 240kmh on the autobahn without a limiter, but a evo/wrx sti feel like go karts past 160kmh.

[@sharper9164]

"Gods feet" good Initial D refference

[@cedrictheodore9480]

Bro Drifting awd like nothing

[@jessemase6986]

It makes you wonder Der what he use to do befor he did top gear

[@ProjectTrashs]

Back on the rocks back on the rocks

[@Adlata]

kinda bizarre video editing and lazy script, nuclear bomb footage was from Nevada testing range in the USA not Hiroshima or Nagasaki also Japanese companies didn't really start mass producing car until after WWII (ironically the Nissan Skylines roots go back to Nakajima Aircraft Company who built planes for the Imperial Japanese Army, as they was banned from any military production after the war by US occupiers they divested into passenger cars..)so dont know how the "Japanese car industry was on its knees" when it didn't exist. The point still stands of Japan's fairytale economic growth that remains today as something to admire and the Skyline GT-R was a groundbreaking car but the 'dumbed' down script to this segment lets it down.