The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo–Racing; model code: R35; Japanese: 日産・GT-R; Nissan GT-R) is a sports
car, built by Japanese marque Nissan from 2007 to 2025. It has a 2+2 seating layout and is also
considered a grand tourer. The engine is front-mid mounted and drives all four wheels. It succeeds
the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. Although this model was
the sixth-generation to bear the GT-R name, it is no longer part of the Skyline line-up. The car
was built on the PM platform, derived from the FM platform used in the Skyline and Nissan Z
models. Production was conducted in a shared production line at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan.
As per Nissan's intention of creating a world beating sports car, the GT-R brand was revived as
part of the Nissan Revival Plan. Overall development began in 2000, following seven years of
development and testing, including the introduction of two concept models in 2001 and 2005. The
production version of the GT-R was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The GT-R was a brand-new
car built on the PM platform, and featured innovative concepts and technologies, such as advanced
aerodynamics, the VR38DETT engine, an active suspension system and the ATTESA E-TS Pro
all-wheel-drive system; it the first ever rear mounted independent transaxle all-wheel-drive
vehicle. It was one of the first production cars to feature launch control and a dual-clutch
transmission. The overall body was made out of steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre.
Unlike its predecessors, the GT-R was offered worldwide. It received various facelifts and updates
comparable with the competition, and several special editions were offered during its prolonged
production span. The car is used in motorsports, notably winning championships in the FIA GT1
World Championship, Super GT and in various GT3 racing series, including the GT World Challenge.
It is well received among enthusiasts and automotive publications, British motor magazine Top Gear
claimed it as "one of the most incredible cars of any kind ever built", due its exceptional
performance and practicality given at an affordable price. Being one of the fastest production
cars—as it set the record for the fastest accelerating four-seater production car—it has won
numerous notable accolades such as the World Performance Car of The Year among many others.
Sales in the Australian market were discontinued due to new side impact regulations. The European
market, including the United Kingdom, were also suspended, with new noise regulations. Followed by
the suspension of sales in North America, sales in Japan and other markets remained until August
2025, ending production of the GT-R after 18 years and nearly 48,000 units produced.
Who is the Founder of Nissan GTR...
Shinichiro Sakurai
Shinichiro Sakurai (桜井 眞一郎, Sakurai Shin'ichirō; 1929–2011) was a Japanese engineer inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame[1] who originally worked for Prince Motor Company then later moved to Nissan. After graduating from Yokohama National University, Sakurai worked for the Shimizu Corporation before he was given the opportunity to work in the Japanese automotive industry, which was his first intent. He later joined Prince as a chassis engineer in 1952, and was heavily involved in the development of the first generation Nissan Skyline (also called the Prince Skyline). He continued to head the Nissan Skyline project long after the Nissan takeover, headed the Nissan MID4 project, and was appointed President of Autech (a Nissan subsidiary) in 1986. He continued to work in the automotive field up until his death.Sakurai died of heart failure on January 17, 2011
Shinichiro SakuraiFirst nissan GT-R
The first Nissan GT-R was the 1969 Skyline GT-R, also known as the "Hakosuka," which featured a 2.0-liter 160-horsepower S20 inline-six engine and was a powerful, race-focused rear-wheel-drive coupe or sedan. Designed to dominate Japanese touring car races, it was successful in its debut, winning the JAF Grand Prix and earning 49 victories in its short production run before being replaced by the R32 Skyline GT-R in 1989.
First nissan GT-RNissan GT-R R35
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The "choices" for a Nissan GT-R R35 typically refer to different model years and trim levels, which have been updated and improved over its production run from 2009 to 2024, or to special editions, such as the GT-R Nismo. Key differences include engine output, performance upgrades, suspension, and cosmetic changes, with each year offering improvements over the last.
Nissan GT-R R35Nissan GT-R Italdesign
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign is a limited-production, ultra-rare supercar that was created to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both the Nissan GT-R and Italdesign in 2018. Based on the Nissan GT-R NISMO, this collaboration features a completely redesigned, hand-built exterior and interior with modified aerodynamics, a powerful 720 PS (710 hp) NISMO-tuned engine, and a significantly lowered roofline.
Nissan GT-R ItaldesignNissan GT-R R35 Final Edition
The Nissan GT-R R35's production officially concluded in August 2025 with the final car being a Midnight Purple T-Spec, which was built in Japan for a local customer. After 18 years and roughly 48,000 units produced, the R35's era has ended, marking a shift in Nissan's strategy to focus on passenger cars while awaiting a "truly special" successor to the iconic GT-R badge.
Nissan GT-R R35 Final EditionNissan GT-R SpecV
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The Nissan GT-R SpecV was a high-performance, limited-edition variant of the R35 GT-R, released in 2009, featuring significant upgrades for enhanced handling and track-focused performance, rather than a large increase in horsepower. Key features included upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes, a lightweight titanium-coated exhaust, carbon fiber components, fixed-rate suspension, and a boost-enhancing button for the engine. It also incorporated a refined all-wheel-drive system and was designed with less weight and greater overall stability compared to the standard GT-R.
Nissan GT-R SpecVNissan GT-R R35 50th Anniversary Edition
The Nissan GT-R R35 50th Anniversary Edition is a special model released for the 2020 model year, celebrating 50 years of the GT-R, and it features unique styling, special interior trim, and the return of the iconic Bayside Blue paint. The Anniversary package includes special badging, 50th Anniversary graphics, unique RAYS forged-alloy wheels, and a special grey semi-aniline leather interior with embossed and hand-stitched features. While it largely uses the 565 horsepower engine from the standard GT-R Premium, its main draw is its nostalgic design and a "nuggets" of unique interior elements.
Nissan GT-R R35 50th Anniversary Edition