Registration – D12 UMR

Chassis No. – RNN14020148

M.O.T. – NO

Odometer – 119,000

The Nisan Pulsar GTI-R was a homologation version of the N14 Pulsar as required to enter the World Rally Championship under Group A rules. ‘D12 UMR’ is a very rare example of this Nissan rally car for the road. ‘D12 UMR’ was imported to the UK in 2001 after having been originally supplied to the Japanese domestic market. It comes to us from a period of long term ownership of around 15 years with only around 2,000 miles or so covered during that time. It has benefitted from recent restoration including some diligent welding work but has been parked up since and doesn’t currently hold an MOT. It was last MOT’d in 2022 at 119,733 miles. The vendor reports that it starts and drives but will require some recommissioning due to a sticking brake and a general lack of recent use. A rare example of an increasingly sought after JDM homologation hero.

The Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, sold as the Sunny in Europe, is notable for some dramatic looking additions. These include the impressive, vented bonnet bulge which makes way for the large intercooler, and a prominent, lift reducing rear spoiler. ‘D12 UMR’ also features a set of 17-inch, Team Dynamics alloys finished in gold, perfectly complementing the black paintwork. The paintwork and bodywork are judged as “good.” The cabin of ‘D12 UMR’ is a period delight being finished in tones of black and grey. Some hints to the performance status of this Pulsar are the deeply bolstered front seats and the trio of additional gauges in the centre console. Overall, however, it benefits from the same eminent practicality as the humbler Pulsar / Sunny models. The interior condition is rated as “good.”

Of course, the Pulsar GTI-R’s technical specification is far from humble for the time. An SR20DET, four cylinder, four-valve DOHC, turbocharged and intercooled,1,998cc engine was used. This was originally rated at 230PS and 284NM of torque. With a kerb weight of around 1200kgs this gave the Pulsar some impressive road dynamics. Permanent four wheel drive controlled by the “ATTESA" system ensured maximum traction was afforded in all conditions. ‘D12 UMR’ features a tubular manifold and an aftermarket air filter and exhaust system. All mechanical aspects of ‘D12 UMR’ are rated as “good.”

In summary:

· A rare example of this Nissan road going rally car

· Offered in a good overall condition from a period of long term ownership

· Has been previously restored to include professional welding work