- Nissan has stopped accepting orders for the GT-R in Japan, marking the end of an era.
- The R35 has been around since 2007 and received numerous upgrades over the years.
- A new generation is rumored for 2028, with an EV powertrain and solid-state batteries.
Turning 18 is a big deal for most humans, but for cars? Not so much. Especially when it’s the Nissan GT-R R35, a sports car that’s finally running out of gas—literally and figuratively. After nearly two decades, the iconic R35 is being put to rest, with its final chapter officially written.
On February 28, Nissan confirmed the end of the road for the R35 in Japan, ceasing to accept orders for the model, and released the following statement on its website:
“We have received many orders for the Nissan GT-R and have now finished accepting orders for the planned production quantity. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers for their support since its release in 2007.”
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This announcement solidifies what we’ve been suspecting for a while now – that the 2025 model year is the swan song for this well-worn sports car. In fact, production of the GT-R for North America wrapped up in October 2024, with the T-Spec Takumi and Skyline trims marking its final limited-edition offerings.
It’s been a long time coming. The R35 was already out of production in various markets due to regulatory compliance issues (safety, noise, emissions, you know, the usual stuff). Australia and New Zealand saw their last GT-Rs in October 2021, while deliveries in Europe and the UK concluded in March 2022.
“Godzilla” Bids Adieu
The GT-R has long been known as “Godzilla”, a true “supercar killer” with a reputation for outperformance in the right hands. Unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, the R35 followed a couple of earlier concept versions from 2001 and 2005. Over the past two decades, it has received numerous updates, including facelifts in 2010, 2016, and most recently, 2023.
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The heart of the GT-R has always been its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine, which saw significant improvements during its 18-year lifespan. The initial 473 horsepower (353 kW / 480 PS) has grown to 565 hp (421 kW / 573 PS) after the 2023 facelift, with the high-performance Nismo version pushing that number to 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS).
What’s Next For The GT-R Bloodline?
If you’re hoping for more of the same, prepare for disappointment. The future of the GT-R bloodline is already in motion, with Nissan having offered us a glimpse of what’s to come through the 2023 Hyper Force Concept. This wild supercar is expected to evolve into the R36 GT-R, which will likely take the reins as Nissan’s halo car and showcase their cutting-edge technology.
Future Cars: Envisioning An Electrifying 2028 Nissan GT-R
As it stands, keeping in mind that Nissan’s financial difficulties could delay or possibly even completely derail these plans, the GT-R’s successor is expected to be a fully electric model powered by high-tech solid-state batteries. However, these batteries aren’t expected to be ready before 2028, so don’t expect the R36 to hit the streets for at least a few more years. Of course, Nissan could always surprise us with another concept in the meantime, keeping fans on the edge of their seats while they await the production version.
That is, assuming Nissan decides to go ahead with this plan, as executives have repeatedly hinted, rather than opting for a hybrid replacement before fully committing to an EV supercar.
