Brian's Skyline GT-R

The blue machine that raced in Miami until Brian chose a new path with Roman Pearce.

Brian's Skyline GT-R is a 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Brian O'Conner. It was built using parts from a pearlscent white Skyline R34 GT-R and a red 2007 Nissan GT-R, and it was equipped with a tracker installed by an FBI agent for smuggling drugs. The car was destroyed when the NOS tank in Dominic's Chevrolet Chevelle SS exploded, setting both vehicles on fire. The film car was built on the frame of a 1998 to 2001 Skyline GT-T model and did not use turbochargers or all-wheel drive.

Quick Facts

Owner: Brian O'Conner
Make and model: Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R
Year: 1999

Lore & Background

A specific turning point occurs after a race involving four racers, including Suki, where the cars jump over an open bridge; Brian is arrested while still behind the wheel of the Skyline. However, in the film, Brian drives a silver Nissan 350Z during the bridge jump scene and is arrested in that car, not the Skyline GT-R. Following his arrest, FBI Special Agent Bilkins and Customs Enforcement Agent Markham offer him a deal to clear his record in exchange for going undercover against drug lord Carter Verone. As part of accepting this new mission, Brian leaves the Skyline behind or stops using it as his primary vehicle. Instead, he and his partner Roman Pearce are provided with two customized vehicles by Monica Fuentes: a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII and a Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Spyder.

Reader's Guide

The source provides specific details about the vehicle Brian O'Conner drives in Miami: a 1999 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R. It is identified as the car used for street racing events organized by Tej Parker. The guide notes that this vehicle was central to the race involving a bridge jump, which resulted in Brian's arrest and subsequent transition from hiding to working undercover. It contrasts this with the vehicles he uses later in the film, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII and the Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Spyder, which are described as GPS-tagged vehicles given to him by Monica Fuentes for his mission against Verone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What car does Brian O'Conner drive in 2 Fast 2 Furious?

Brian drives a blue 1999 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R while operating as an underground racer in Miami. This specific vehicle serves as his primary ride after he flees Los Angeles to evade law enforcement.

What happens to Brian's Skyline GT-R by the end of its story arc?

The vehicle remains with Brian until he decides to team up with Roman Pearce, marking a shift in his path away from independent street racing. While the car is not destroyed on screen, it signifies the era before Brian fully commits to the undercover mission.

Is this the same GT-R Brian drove in the first movie?

No, the 1999 R34 Skyline GT-R appears specifically during his time in Miami after escaping California. It replaces the silver Nissan Skyline he famously lost earlier in the series.