The Nissan GT-R will eventually stop manufacturing in 2025, after almost 20 years. With the statement, “We have received many orders for the Nissan GT-R, and we have now finished accepting orders for the planned production quantity,” Nissan has closed its order books for the GT-R in Japan. We would like to sincerely thank all of our customers for their support since the product’s 2007 debut.
Although it was not a member of the Skyline family like its predecessors, the R35 Nissan GT-R was the sixth generation to sport the renowned GT-R badge. When the R35 GT-R was first introduced in 2007, it had a 3.8-liter, turbocharged V6 engine that produced 473 horsepower. It was connected to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a sophisticated ATTESA all-wheel-drive system. The GT-R powerplant underwent several upgrades and modifications throughout the years, reaching 600 horsepower in the coveted NISMO model. Known as the Godzilla, the GT-R gained popularity among tuners all over the world; some even achieved 2,000 horsepower.
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The Nissan GT-R made excellent use of the ATTESA all-wheel-drive system; the NISMO models reached 100 kph in less than three seconds. The GT-R’s exceptional all-weather capabilities and handling qualities were made possible with the AWD system. When it first came out about 20 years ago, it established the standard for contemporary supercars, but since then, the competition has caught up, and sales have been steadily declining. In 2022, the GT-R was taken off the European market, and in 2024, the US did the same. From 2016 until 2022, the GT-R was available for purchase in India.
The resurrection of the GT-R brand, albeit in electrified form, has been confirmed by Nissan. The next-generation Nissan GT-R, which was teased by Nissan’s Hyper Force concept, would use solid-state batteries, which are reportedly far more capable of charging and having a longer range than lithium-ion batteries. It remains to be seen if the all-electric GT-R, which is anticipated to make its debut in 2028, will live up to the legacy of its predecessor. The R35 marks the end of the Nissan GT-R’s performance icon status, yet its legacy endures. Only time will tell if it redefines supercar dominance once more when it switches to electric power.
