A freshly built race car based on the Datsun 240Z and powered by a new turbocharged RB26 Nissan Skyline GT-R engine from the famous ‘Godzilla’ GT-R. All parts incorporated in the build are of the highest quality to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Key parts have been sourced from Japan, the US and UK. The vehicle has been built and tuned by some of the leading names in the industry, including: Hi Octane Racing, DNA Autosport, PE Racing, and Armour Motorsport. Under the bonnet is a 2.6-litre turbocharged ‘RB26’ inline-six, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential PPG transmission. All functions are controlled by the latest MoTeC M130 engine management system. The engine in its base tune is currently producing 320KW at the rear wheels and can rev over 8,000 rpm, The seller states that it is thrilling to drive mated to the flat-shifting sequential gearbox, and that it sounds superb at idle or racing around the track. While they also state that the next owner will not be disappointed by the performance, even more power is easily attained with a tune on the dyno and adjustable via MoTeC PDA. It can be used for hill climbs, super sprints, track day events, and roll racing or sports sedan racing. The car won the ‘show and shine’ at the Nissan GT-R Festival in 2021 in its class and reportedly draws a crowd everywhere it goes, with incredible presence even when static. The vehicle has been registered with CAMS, which is the Australian Motorsport Body. The weight has been kept to a minimum of approximately 1,200kg with driver and fluids. A full service and shakedown were completed in April 2022 following the build, and the car has covered only 80 kilometres. The seller states it is meticulously built and maintained. The car can be delivered to the new owner in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane at the seller’s cost. There is brand new fluids/filters and accessories that come with the car. A handover and run down of the vehicle can also be provided at time of delivery. Due to uncontrolled circumstances, the car is reluctantly being sold. It is a rare opportunity to purchase this remarkable race car. This 240Z features a Pandem Rocket Bunny wide body kit and is finished in a blue Porsche hue with contrasting satin black detailing. All other body panels are fibreglass or carbon fibre. The body panels can be removed except for the carbon fibre roof. It rides on a set of rare 18-inch bronze RAYS CE28N alloy wheels (10.5-inch width), shod with Hankook 295/30/18 Z221 soft semi-slick tyres. The owner notes that Hankook slick tyres can be fitted to the wheels should the new owner prefer. The pared-back cabin is fitted with a full roll cage, a switch panel, an electrical cut-off switch, twin Recaro bucket seats with black Schroth harnesses, a MOMO steering wheel with OMP switches, a MoTeC digital dashboard, AP Racing pedals, carbon-fibre floorboards, and a comprehensive FIA specification fire extinguisher system with multiple nozzles in the engine bay, cockpit and rear section. The ATL fuel cell is as used by Le Mans race cars and is configured for E85 fuel, and it has multiple internal pumps to ensure consistent flow. Oil coolers are separately setup for the engine, gearbox, diff to ensure everything remains running efficiently under racing conditions, with fans for gearbox and differential. The suspension is fully adjustable to suit the next owner’s preferred events and all components are race level specification. The seller states that the handling is excellent, sitting flat and with no dive under extreme braking. The aero on the car is also reported to be very effective. The rear differential with Cusco LSD also supports traction. The MoTeC engine management system allows a wide range of traction control adjustability via the dashboard through speed sensors. Boost is adjustable via the dash and Push to Pass function is available via the steering wheel. There is also a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) display, driver and passenger fan boosted ventilation. The brake bias and power steering (low speed support) is adjustable via the dash. A Driver to Pit Communication setup is present for easy use. No bodywork damage has been sustained since the car’s build, and no electrical or mechanical faults have been detected. The resprayed paintwork and retrimmed cabin present excellently, showing no notable imperfections, and the purposeful cabin is very smart. This 240Z’s most recent maintenance was a full service, which was completed prior to the car’s shakedown in April 2022. All of the fluids were changed and topped-up after the car was dyno-tuned, and a full wheel alignment has been performed, including corner weighting. A new Nissan GTR RB26 engine and transmission was fitted as part of the car’s build. All other components are also brand new. This is a beautifully crafted racing vehicle based on the iconic Datsun 240Z which has been meticulously re-engineered with a remarkably high level of attention to detail evident throughout. Fitted with a new turbocharged Skyline GT-R engine and offered for sale fresh from a full service and shakedown, this superbly presented 240Z race car is ready to take to the track, where it should prove to be a thrilling and highly competitive entrant. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.