HKS R33 Drag GT-R

The HKS R33 Drag GT-R is a tuned car produced by HKS, but is listed as a Nissan vehicle in its only appearance in Gran Turismo 2. The car is a Nissan Skyline GT-R specifically modified for drag-racing.
==In-game description==
The following description is a translation of the car's description from GT2's NTSC-J version:
HKS, one of Japan's leading tuning manufacturers, created this machine to compete in drag races for 0-400m acceleration time. The base vehicle is Nissan's R33 Skyline GT-R, which was specially designed for drag racing.
The power unit installed is the well-known RB26DETT type. The same tuning as the 180SX was applied to this unit, including STEP3 87mm silver construction pistons, H-section connecting rods, full-counter crankshafts, original metal, STEP3 IN290/EX280 camshafts, and hollow valves.
This is controlled by a full EC1 race engine, and two major GT3037S, 56T, AR0.73 turbines are used. A GT intercooler, 70mm full dual front bypass, and EVC boost controller make this a very special car. The SPL racing wastegate is used to generate 1030 hp at 9000 rpm and 93 kgb 7000 rpm of torque from a compression ratio of 9.4 with a boost pressure of 2.0.
This power is transmitted to the road via a triple-plate 8.5-inch clutch and a 6-speed modified sequential transmission.
4-way racing dampers are used for the dampers. Of course, all the parts are HKS originals. This machine recorded a time of 8.333 seconds at Sendai Highland on November 2, 1997, with a final speed of 267 km/h at the goal of 400 meters.
==Acquisition==
===GT2===
This car can be obtained by winning an event in the Tuned Turbo Car No.1 Cup. There is a 1/3 (33%) chance of being awarded.
==Trivia==
*Despite having the same engine and being around a third heavier than the HKS Drag 180SX, its 4WD system gives it better off-the-line traction, leading to a better 1/4-mile time. However, its worse aerodynamics lead it to have a top speed around 50 km/h (30 mph) less (as tested on the GT2 Max Speed test).
*The real version of this car wears large drag slicks on all four wheels. However, the version in-game has a copy of the narrow front and wide rear tire sizes from the Drag 180SX. This results in excessive wheelspin from the front tyres, making the car slower than intended.
**The lack of proper drag tire compounds in-game also results in much worse quarter mile times than what the real car is capable of.
*Unlike its 180SX-based cousin, this car never appears in any race as an opponent.
==Pictures==
File:N2d3rl--.png|The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 2
==Notes==
Category:GT2 Cars
Category:GT2 Prize Cars
Category:HKS Cars
Category:Nissan Tuned Cars
Category:1990s automobiles
Category:Coupes
Category:Turbocharged Cars
Category:Cars with a one-make race