‘Sayonara’ Nissan GT-R R35

Vol 27, Issue 20, 14th March 2025

Nissan Japan has officially stopped accepting orders for its iconic GT-R R35 model as of March 4th, 2025. This fabulous car model was released in 2007 and became famous as the ‘Godzilla’ of the car world. However, after a long run of 18 years, Nissan officials have decided to shut down the manufacturing of this model. This news shocked GT-R fans worldwide, as they never expected such an announcement for this specific supercar model at this time.

“We have received many orders for the Nissan GT-R, and now we have finished accepting orders for the planned production quantity. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our many customers for their patronage over the years since its release in 2007.”

Source: Nissan Japan

Grand Turismo Racing (GTR) first appeared in 1969 with the release of the Nissan Skyline model. During that time, the Nissan GT-R KPGC10 model was one of the hottest topics in Japanese car racing events. However, the company introduced the new GT-R R35 model in 2007, ending the “Skyline” era. This supercar became even more popular thanks to the Fast & Furious movie series. Beyond that, the car remains a cultural icon in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).

At first, the car had only 480 horsepower, but Nissan later increased it to 600 horsepower. The car also features a special edition called ‘Nismo,’ which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds — a clear indication of this car’s raw power. This Japanese beast became a significant threat to European supercars due to its unmatched performance and popularity among the youth. Test driver Toshio Suzuki once stated that he couldn’t believe the power of this car, describing it as something that felt beyond human creation. Suzuki is also the driver who took the GT-R to Nürburgring, showcasing its capabilities to the world.

So, did the GT-R era completely end? The answer is ‘No.’ Nissan has given the green light to an upcoming electric GT-R R36 model, expected around 2030. However, fans doubt whether the new electric car can deliver the same experience as the R35 model — especially the engine sound. To address this, Nissan’s engineers have come up with a solution: a ‘Synthetic Engine Sound System.’

However, the road ahead may be electric, but the GT-R’s heart will keep beating forever!