Nissan ends R35 GT-R production

MANILA: Nissan has ended the production for the R35 GT-R — 18 years after the model was launched globally.

The Japanese automaker made the announcement, saying that the assembly for the Japan domestic market — the final sales region for the model— has concluded.

Nissan shared that around 48,000 examples were created and retailed over the model’s lifecycle.

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According to Nissan President and Chief Executive Officer Ivan Espinosa, the R35 GT-R has “left an enduring mark on automotive history” since it was introduced in 2007.

“Its legacy is a testament to the passion of our team and the loyalty of our customers around the globe. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey,” he said.

“To the many fans of the GT-R worldwide, I want to tell you this isn’t a goodbye to the GT-R forever, it’s our goal for the GT-R nameplate to one day make a return,” he noted.

Final GT-R R35 unit

Currently on its way to a customer in Japan, the final Nissan GTR-R35 that rolled off the line was Premium edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight Purple paint.

The Nissan R35 GT-R is equipped with a VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine that sends power to the wheels, thanks to the ATTESA ET-S all-wheel-drive system.

Over the course of the production run, nine master craftsmen (called “Takumi”) based at Nissan plant in Yokohama handcrafted all of the engines installed in every R35 GT-R. Their names can be seen on a plaque attached to the engines.

Throughout its lifetime, the churn of the powerplant rose from 473 horsepower (hp) at launch, to 562 horses for model year 2017 onwards all the way to 592 hp for the GT-R NISMO iterations.

The fastest lap for the Nissan R35 GT-R at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit was set in November 2013 (seven minutes and 8.679 seconds) — using GT-R NISMO version equipped with track options that included aerodynamic tuning, weight-reduction measures, and a specially-tuned suspension system.

Nissan also had the fastest lap time for a production car in Tsukuba circuit using a 2024 GT-R NISMO —completing the track in 59.078 seconds — shaving a few tenths of a second from the previous time set by a 2020-year model.

“We understand the expectations are high, 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. So, all I can ask is for your patience. While we don’t have a precise plan finalized today, the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future,” Espinosa mentioned.

Nissan GT-R in PH

The Nissan GT-R is still part of the brand’s lineup as of posting.

As seen on the company website, the vehicle is powered by a 3.8-liter double overhead cam 24-valve, twin-turbocharged V6 engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System that can deliver:               

Maximum output (in horsepower)	570
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	637

Power is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifter and rev-matching technology.

Guaranteeing vehicle controllability and stability are the six- and four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers on ventilated rotors (front and rear, respectively) and 20-inch Rays forged alloy wheels, and Bilstein DampTronic suspension system.

On paper, the Philippine-spec Nissan GT-R measures:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height: in millimeters [mm>)	4,710 x 1,895 x 1,370
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,780
Ground clearance (in mm)	110
Seating capacity	Four individuals
Curb weight (in kilograms)	1,770
Trunk capacity (in liters)	315

The Philippine-retailed Nissan GT-R can be had  at the following color options:

• Vibrant Red
• Ultimate Silver
• Gun Metallic
• Pearl White
• Pearl Black
• Bayside Blue

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