Turning 18 is a significant milestone for humans, but not quite so for cars, especially not for the Nissan GT-R R35. After nearly two decades on the market, the Japanese supercar legend has officially reached the end of its journey.
On February 28, 2025, Nissan confirmed the end of the GT-R R35’s lifecycle in Japan. The company stopped taking orders and posted the following announcement on its official website:
“We have received an overwhelming number of orders for the Nissan GT-R, and we have now completed accepting orders for the planned production volume. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the customers for their support since the launch of this model in 2007.”
This announcement confirmed what many had long suspected. Previously, car enthusiasts speculated that the 2025 model would be the final farewell to this veteran sports car. In reality, the GT-R production line for the North American market had already halted in October 2024 with the final limited editions, the T-Spec Takumi and Skyline.
The “death” of the Nissan GT-R R35 is not entirely unexpected. Over time, the car has been discontinued in several markets due to compliance-related issues (safety, noise, emissions, etc.). In Australia and New Zealand, the last GT-Rs were delivered in October 2021, while in Europe and the UK, Nissan stopped distributing the model as early as March 2022.
“Godzilla” Bids Farewell
The GT-R has long been known by the nickname “Godzilla” or a true “supercar killer” for its superior performance in the right hands. Unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, the GT-R R35 was the culmination of concept cars introduced in 2001 and 2005. Over its nearly two-decade existence, the model underwent several upgrades, including those in 2010, 2016, and most recently, 2023.
The heart of the GT-R has always been the 3.8L V6 twin-turbo engine, which has been continually refined over its 18-year lifespan. Initially, the car produced a maximum of 473 horsepower, increasing to 565 horsepower in the 2023 upgrade. Meanwhile, the high-performance Nismo version pushed the power output to 600 horsepower.
The Future of the GT-R Bloodline?
If you’re hoping for a new-generation GT-R with the same old formula, you might be disappointed. Nissan has already hinted at the future of this legendary line with the 2023 Hyper Force concept car. This bold supercar is predicted to evolve into the R36 GT-R, becoming Nissan’s flagship and showcasing the company’s most advanced technologies.
While Nissan has plans for the next-generation GT-R, financial challenges could delay or even cancel the project altogether. It is speculated that the successor to the GT-R will be an all-electric vehicle, utilizing cutting-edge solid-state battery technology. However, this type of battery is not expected to be ready for use until 2028, which means the R36 won’t be hitting the roads anytime soon.
In the meantime, Nissan could release another concept car to keep the excitement alive among fans. This also depends on Nissan’s final decision. The company’s executives have hinted at the possibility of launching a hybrid model before fully embracing the era of electric supercars.
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