"Boasting 394.5 HP and an extremely limited production run, this is the ultimate R33 GT-R from Nismo."

The 400R, introduced in 1996, broke the mold when it came to Japanese performance cars. With a maximum output of 394.5 HP, it was the most powerful in its day when JDM cars were limited to 276.1 HP, and its eye-popping 12 million-yen price tag was roughly three times that of the base R33 Skyline GT-R. Utilizing all of Nismo's expertise, the 400R was developed with the goal of producing the fastest possible GT-R variant that could still be driven on the road.

The 400R came equipped with a power unit based on a version of the RB26DETT engine called the RBX-GT2. To achieve the characteristics of a road-approved vehicle, Nismo used specially developed pistons and a hardier crankshaft, while increasing engine displacement to 2.8 liters. And with N1-spec turbochargers also boosting power, the RBX-GT2 delivered high torque at low rpms, allowing the car to behave in a more civil fashion than the base R33.

The engine improvements resulted in more power at the top of the rpm spectrum; therefore, Nismo installed a twin-plate clutch and a lightweight propeller shaft made from carbon fiber. To improve the car's handling, Bilstein dampers, front and rear stabilizers, and reinforced bushings were added to the already taut suspension system.

As the culmination of Nismo's technological expertise and know-how, the 400R just may be the ultimate Skyline GT-R.