Lando Norris’ Customized Nissan Skyline GT-R R32: A Two-Year Project with Liberty Walk

Formula One driver Lando Norris turned heads faster than his racing speed when he arrived at the Japanese Grand Prix in a highly modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. This wasn’t just any ordinary car; it was the result of a collaboration between Norris and renowned car fettlers, Liberty Walk. A behind-the-scenes video of the build process has now been published by Norris’ media company, Quadrant, giving us a glimpse into the intricacies of this custom project.

The Dream Garage: Lando Norris’ Visit to Liberty Walk Showroom

The journey began in the Netherlands, where Norris visited the Liberty Walk showroom. As he walked in, greeted by a Toyota Supra, McLaren P1, and a Ferrari Testarossa, each adorned with modifications by the company, Norris exclaimed, “This is like my dream place, like a dream garage.

This project had been two years in the making, with Norris always wanting to do something with the Liberty Walk brand. The base for this project was none other than the legendary R32—an icon of Japanese car culture. Produced from 1989 to 1994, the car boasts a cult following, particularly for its legendary RB26DETT twin-turbo straight-six engine that produces 280 horsepower in stock form. However, Norris’ car wasn’t so modest, with a tuned engine creating upwards of 500 horsepower.

Kaido Racer Inspired Design: A New Look for the Iconic R32

Inspired by Kaido Racers, a bodykit was fitted to the original chassis, transforming the car’s appearance with wider arches, elongated splitters and bonnet, an externally mounted oil cooler in front of an aftermarket intercooler, and a large rear wing. This JDM sports car was truly a sight to behold.

The car made its first appearance ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, but it later starred in a YouTube video published by Monster, reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton’s Japanese-themed videos. “It was just a cool project with Liberty Walk that I got to do with Quadrant,” Norris told the media during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. “It had nothing to do with McLaren or Formula 1; it was just my love for cars outside of Formula 1.