The current generation GT-R has been on sale since 2007 and around 48,000 units have been built.
The current generation GT-R has been on sale since 2007 and around 48,000 units have been built.
Nissan has officially ended production of the R35 GT-R, with the final unit rolling off the line at the Tochigi plant in Japan. First launched in 2007, the R35 has enjoyed an impressive 18-year production run, during which around 48,000 units were built.
The last R35 GT-R produced was a Premium Edition T-Spec finished in the iconic Midnight Purple, set to be delivered to a customer in Japan.
Over its long life, the R35 GT-R received several updates and more powerful versions.
The GT-R also carved its name in motorsport history, securing:
The Nissan GT-R earned global recognition with record-setting runs at the Nürburgring Nordschleife:
These times cemented the R35 GT-R as one of the fastest production cars around the famed German racetrack.
Although the R35 has reached the end of its journey, Nissan confirmed the GT-R nameplate will live on. Speaking on the future, Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan, said:
“The GT-R badge is not something that can be applied to just any vehicle; it is reserved for something truly special, and the R35 set the bar high. While we don’t have a precise plan finalised today, the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future.”
This statement strongly hints at a next-generation Nissan GT-R, possibly featuring electrification or hybrid technology, in line with modern performance trends.
