The Nissan GT-R R35 has got to be one of the most iconic supercars to exist in its time. Debuted back in 2007, which is now 17 years ago, it wasn’t only impressive to look at, but the performance numbers it churned out were certainly mind-blowing for its time too. It even challenged many other supercar makers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini to step up their game, much like what the Honda NSX did back in the 90s.
Now, it seems like the Godzilla’s glory days are about to come to an end, at least in the US, as production for the GT-R R35 will officially end for North America in October this year.
Over its nearly two decades of existence, the Nissan GT-R R35 hasn’t changed much, frankly speaking. It still sports the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
That mill progressed from making 485 hp (metric) and 588 Nm to 570 hp (metric) and 633 Nm today. the 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo makes slightly more at 600 hp (metric) and 652 Nm.
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Power is sent to all four wheels, which allowed the Godzilla to beat cars like the Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi R8 GT, 911 Turbo, Gallardo, and so on on the drag strip. Unfortunately today, thanks to the progress in automotive technology, performance all-electric sedans like the Tesla Model S Plaid could almost leave the Godzilla standing both on the drag strip and the race track.
Nissan gave the GT-R R35 an update earlier this year, and to celebrate its legacy, the North American market has gotten two special edition models. These are namely the Nissan GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition and Skyline Edition.
Priced at $151,090 (approx. RM711,407), the GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition is described as an honour to the eponymous Takumi master craftspeople responsible for hand-assembling each GT-R VR38DETT engine. It also gets a red “Takumi” badge on its engine, along with a gold VIN plate.
The Nissan GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition is also coated with a Midnight Purple exterior paint. Inside, it is dressed with a Mori Green interior. Like the standard GT-R T-Spec, this special edition GT-R is fitted with the GT-R Nismo carbon-ceramic brakes and a set of Gold-painted Nismo Rays 20-inch forged wheels.
The Nissan GT-R Skyline Edition on the other hand gets a Bayside Blue exterior paint, a colour option that was “retired” after the R34 Skyline GT-R, but later made a return on the 2019 50th anniversary edition model. Inside, you get a Sora Blue interior. The Skyline Edition GT-R is priced at $131,090 (approx. RM617,237). Nissan says fewer than 200 units of the two limited edition Nissan GT-R R35 will be made.
So, moving forward, what will the Nissan GT-R’s future look like? Well, you might already guess it, it will most probably be electric. Nissan is developing an EV sports car, which will most probably serve as the GT-R’s successor. The carmaker even built the Hyper Force concept late last year. This EV supercar will most probably only be made into reality closer to 2030 though, so do grab the remaining examples of the GT-R R35 while you can.
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