Hot Wheels PREMIUM Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33)

The Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33), catalog number GJR79, is a collectible Premium model released as part of the Fast & Furious: Quick Shifters series as item 2/5. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors, fans of Japanese automotive culture, and the "Fast & Furious" film saga who are looking for a model with a metal base and rubber tires rather than a standard toy car.

The Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33) casting was designed by Ryu Asada and debuted in 2018 in the "Then and Now" series under number FJV51. The 2020 GJR79 version features a two-tone blue and silver color scheme, characterized by swirl and small star graphics—a motif immediately reminiscent of early 2000s tuning aesthetics. The base is silver metal, the windows have a smoke tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on grey RR5SPM wheels, which are five-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. It is manufactured in Thailand.

The model was created through a Hot Wheels collaboration with the Fast & Furious license, within the Quick Shifters series dedicated to cars from the film universe. The Skyline GT-R is one of the vehicles most strongly associated with this franchise; it was through these films that the Japanese tuning scene reached mass awareness outside of Japan, and models from this license are among the fastest-selling in the Hot Wheels range.

The prototype is the Nissan Skyline GT-R, internally designated BCNR33 and produced from 1995 to 1998. The body was designed by Kozo Watanabe. The car was powered by a 2.6-liter, twin-turbocharged RB26DETT inline-six engine with a declared output of 276 hp, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The engine was very similar to the one in its predecessor, the R32—using the same turbochargers and transmission—but featured reinforced synchronizers. 16,668 units were produced before the model was replaced by the R34 generation. For years, the R33 remained in the shadow of the R32 and R34, but today it has gained the status of a cult classic.

For collectors, the GJR79 is a valuable item: the R33 appears in Premium lines significantly less often than the R32 and R34, and the combination of the film license, two-tone paint, silver metal base, and Real Riders rubber tires makes the model difficult to find at retail price today.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R BCNR33 GJR79 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model is equipped with grey RR5SPM wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires, and a metal base.

Which position in the series does this model hold?
It is position 2/5 in the 2020 Hot Wheels Fast & Furious: Quick Shifters series.

What graphics does this GTR R33 feature?
The body features a blue and silver color scheme with a print of swirls and small stars on the sides.