The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) V-Spec Nür sits at the very top of the BNR34 hierarchy. Announced in August 2001, it was built in a single run of 718 units for the Japanese domestic market — fewer than any other BNR34 variant. KK Scale has chosen this exact specification for their 1:12 die-cast, and paired it with the Sparkling Green Metallic (KH3) factory colour: a combination that collectors in the JDM space have long considered the most characterful of the BNR34 palette.
The BNR34: Fifth-Generation GT-R Engineering
Produced from January 1999 to August 2002, the BNR34 carried Nissan's RB26DETT twin-turbocharged inline-six — 2,568 cc, factory-rated at 206 kW (276 PS) at 6,800 rpm. The V-Spec variants added ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive, Super HICAS four-wheel steering, and Brembo four-pot front calipers. Standard fitment throughout the V-Spec range was a set of 18-inch BBS forged aluminium wheels, a detail that differentiates the V-Spec from the standard GT-R visually and dynamically.
718 Units and a Nürburgring Record
The V-Spec Nür was created to commemorate the GT-R's lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, set by Nissan test driver Hiroyoshi Kato. Beyond the nameplate, it brought a tangible mechanical upgrade: Nismo N1-specification engine internals, including reinforced pistons, bearings and oil pump, making it the highest-specification road-going BNR34 Nissan ever sold. With only 718 produced for the JDM market, the V-Spec Nür has appreciated significantly among collectors who follow the R34 closely. The Sparkling Green Metallic (KH3) finish — colour code confirmed as a period factory option — adds further rarity within an already scarce production run.
KK Scale's 1:12 Die-Cast
KK Scale — known in the collector community as KK-Scale or KKDC — has rendered the BNR34 V-Spec Nür in die-cast metal at 1:12. This is a notably larger and less crowded scale than the mainstream 1:18 market: very few manufacturers have attempted the R34 at this level of size and material quality. The BBS wheel detail reproduces the forged aluminium specification that was a factory-confirmed fitment on V-Spec and V-Spec Nür models — a point that knowledgeable collectors will recognise immediately.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:12, this model commands shelf space that a 1:18 piece simply cannot. It reads as a centrepiece rather than one car among many. Thematically it pairs well with other JDM icons of the 1999–2002 era, or with a BNR34 sub-collection spanning variants — V-Spec II Nür in Midnight Purple, or Bayside Blue releases — to trace the full range of the fifth-generation GT-R. For collectors focused on Japanese performance cars of the late 1990s and early 2000s, this green Nür represents the apex of the road-going lineage.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the V-Spec Nür different from a standard GT-R R34?
The V-Spec Nür, announced in August 2001, came with Nismo N1-specification engine internals — reinforced pistons, bearings and oil pump — making it mechanically superior to any other road-going BNR34. Only 718 were built for the Japanese domestic market.
What is Sparkling Green Metallic (KH3)?
KH3 is a period factory colour code for the BNR34 V-Spec range. It is a deep metallic green, considered one of the most distinctive and sought-after colours in the BNR34 palette among collectors today.
Who makes this 1:12 scale model and what material is it?
The model is produced by KK Scale (also known as KK-Scale or KKDC) in die-cast metal at 1:12 scale.
Are the BBS wheels on the model accurate to the real car?
Yes. 18-inch BBS forged aluminium wheels were confirmed standard fitment on the BNR34 V-Spec and V-Spec Nür variants, and KK Scale has reproduced this detail on the model.
