Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 #11 Group A 1993 BP Oil Trampio
Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A 1993 BP Oil Trampio
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A is one of the most legendary Japanese touring cars ever built, and the yellow-and-green BP Oil Trampio GT-R holds a particularly important place in its history. Driven by Hisashi Yokoshima and Tom Kristensen, the No. 11 Skyline achieved victory in the final Group A race at Fuji Speedway in 1993, bringing an extraordinary chapter of Japanese touring-car racing to a close.
The R32 GT-R had already established an almost unbeatable reputation in Group A competition. By the time the final 1993 race was held, GT-Rs had won 29 consecutive races over four seasons. The BP Oil Trampio car’s victory at the 1993 InterTEC therefore became a fitting finale for one of the most dominant touring cars of its era.
The R32 GT-R
Introduced in 1989, the R32 Skyline GT-R represented Nissan’s return to the GT-R name after a long absence. Underneath its aggressive bodywork was a sophisticated combination of Nissan engineering that proved exceptionally effective in motorsport.
The production GT-R used the RB26DETT twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, combined with the ATTESA E-TS four-wheel-drive system. These technologies provided the foundation for Nissan’s Group A racing program.
For competition, the Skyline was transformed into a serious racing machine. Weight was reduced, suspension and brakes were upgraded, aerodynamic components were developed and the engine was extensively modified to meet the demands of professional touring-car racing.
The result was a car that could combine enormous power with impressive traction and cornering ability.
Group A Dominance
The R32 GT-R quickly became the benchmark of Japanese Group A touring-car racing.
Nissan’s factory-backed and privateer Skyline teams fought at the front of the All Japan Touring Car Championship, with famous liveries including Calsonic, Reebok, JECS, Taisan and Trampio.
The GT-R’s combination of turbocharged power and four-wheel drive made it extremely difficult for rival cars to match. During its Group A career, the R32 became synonymous with domination.
The 1993 season was particularly significant because it was the final Group A campaign for the R32 GT-R. The regulations and competitive environment that had allowed the Skyline to flourish were coming to an end, making the final InterTEC race at Fuji Speedway an important piece of motorsport history.
Spotlight: BP Oil Trampio GT-R
The BP Oil Trampio Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, carrying race number 11, was entered by Object T Team for the 1993 season.
Its distinctive yellow-and-green BP Oil Trampio livery makes it one of the most recognisable R32 racing cars. Behind the wheel were Japanese driver Hisashi Yokoshima and Danish driver Tom Kristensen, who would later become one of the most successful endurance racers in history.
The car was based on the BNR32 Group A specification and featured the extensive competition modifications necessary to turn the road-going Skyline into a full-fledged touring car.
Its wide body, deep front spoiler, racing wheels, large rear wing and stripped-out competition interior gave the R32 an unmistakable race-ready appearance.
The 1993 InterTEC Finale
The final Group A race for the R32 GT-R was held at Fuji Speedway on October 31, 1993.
The Calsonic GT-R was exceptionally quick in qualifying and secured pole position, while the BP Oil Trampio GT-R started the race from fourth position.
The race developed into a dramatic contest. The leading Calsonic Skyline suffered a turbo failure, removing one of the major contenders from the battle.
The BP Oil Trampio car continued to fight for position, but its race was far from straightforward. A course excursion dropped the car down the order. However, the timing of its pit stop coincided with a red-flag interruption, dramatically changing the situation.
The resulting opportunity allowed the BP Oil Trampio Skyline to recover and ultimately take victory.
It was an extraordinary way for the R32 GT-R’s Group A career to finish.
A Historic Victory
The BP Oil Trampio GT-R is remembered as the winner of the final Group A race at the 1993 InterTEC.
While the Calsonic GT-R and its drivers Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Masahiko Kageyama secured the 1993 championship, the BP Oil Trampio car claimed the race victory that would become the final chapter of the R32’s Group A story.
For fans of the Skyline GT-R, the significance of the victory goes well beyond a single race. It marked the conclusion of a remarkable period in Japanese touring-car racing during which the R32 GT-R had established itself as a dominant force.
Tom Kristensen
One of the drivers of the BP Oil Trampio GT-R was Tom Kristensen, who went on to become a legendary endurance racer.
Kristensen’s later career included multiple victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, eventually earning him the nickname “Mr Le Mans.” His participation in the BP Oil Trampio Skyline adds another interesting dimension to the car’s history.
The 1993 InterTEC victory is therefore associated not only with the final Group A R32 GT-R but also with a driver who would go on to create one of the greatest records in endurance racing.
The Legacy of the R32 Group A
The R32 GT-R’s Group A career helped establish the Skyline GT-R as an international performance icon.
Its success demonstrated how advanced Japanese engineering could be translated into extraordinary racing performance. The combination of the RB26 engine, sophisticated four-wheel-drive system and carefully developed chassis gave the R32 an advantage that competitors struggled to overcome.
The BP Oil Trampio car represents the closing moment of that story.
With its striking yellow-and-green livery and famous No. 11 race number, it has become one of the most desirable and recognisable R32 Group A liveries among motorsport enthusiasts and model-car collectors.
Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 BP Oil Trampio Diecast Models
The popularity of the BP Oil Trampio Skyline has resulted in several excellent scale-model reproductions.
One notable example is the AUTOart 1:18 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Group A BP Oil Trampio, finished in the distinctive yellow-and-green race livery and carrying race number 11.
The car has also been reproduced in 1:43 scale by specialist model manufacturer EIDOLON, recreating the 1993 InterTEC Fuji winner. The model was developed using detailed research and reference material from the original car.
For builders, Hasegawa produced a 1:24 scale BP Oil Trampio GT-R kit based on the 1993 InterTEC winner. The kit includes the period racing markings and represents the No. 11 Object T Team car.
These models make the BP Oil Trampio GT-R particularly appealing to collectors because they capture not just an iconic Skyline, but a specific and historically important race car.
Why the BP Oil Trampio GT-R Matters
The 1993 BP Oil Trampio Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A is much more than another famous racing Skyline.
It represents the final victory of the R32 GT-R’s Group A era and the culmination of one of the most dominant periods in Japanese touring-car racing.
From its sophisticated four-wheel-drive technology and turbocharged RB26 engine to its unmistakable BP Oil Trampio livery, the car embodies the engineering, competition and style that made the R32 GT-R legendary.
For Nissan enthusiasts, motorsport fans and diecast collectors, the BP Oil Trampio GT-R remains one of the most significant racing Skylines ever produced.
Quick Facts
- Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (BNR32) Group A
- Year: 1993
- Team: Object T Team
- Race number: 11
- Livery: BP Oil Trampio
- Drivers: Hisashi Yokoshima / Tom Kristensen
- Race: 1993 InterTEC, Fuji Speedway
- Result: Overall winner
- Significance: Winner of the final Group A race for the R32 GT-R
- Engine: Nissan RB26-based twin-turbocharged inline-six
- Drive system: ATTESA E-TS four-wheel drive
- Notable model scales: 1:18, 1:24 and 1:43
The Last Word
The 1993 BP Oil Trampio Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 occupies a special place in Japanese motorsport history. Its victory at Fuji Speedway brought the R32’s extraordinary Group A career to a memorable conclusion.
Today, the yellow-and-green Skyline remains an instantly recognisable symbol of the era when the GT-R dominated Japanese touring-car racing—and an outstanding subject for collectors of racing diecast and model cars.
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