After nearly two decades, the Nissan GT-R will finally go out of production in 2025. Nissan has closed order books for the GT-R in Japan, stating, “We have received many orders for the Nissan GT-R, and we have now 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.”
- The R35 generation of the Nissan GT-R made its debut in 2007
- It featured a 3.8-litre, turbocharged V6 mated to an all-wheel-drive system.
- The next GT-R is expected to an all-electric model
Nissan GT-R: a brief recap
GT-R was powered by a very tunable 3.8-litre V6
The R35 Nissan GT-R was the sixth generation to bear the legendary GT-R badge; however, it was no longer part of the Skyline family of its predecessors. At launch in 2007, the R35 GT-R featured a 473hp, 3.8-litre, turbocharged V6 mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission and an advanced ATTESA all-wheel-drive system. Through the years, the GT-R powertrain was subject to various updates and revisions, pushing power figures up to 600hp in the revered NISMO edition. Dubbed the Godzilla, the GT-R became the darling of tuners worldwide, with some even cracking the 2000hp mark.
The Nissan GT-R used its advanced ATTESA all-wheel-drive system to great effect, with the NISMO versions accelerating to 100kph in under 3 seconds. The all-wheel-drive system also gave the GT-R incredible handling dynamics as well as superb all-weather capability. It set the benchmark for modern supercars when it made its debut nearly two decades ago; however, the competition has since caught up, which led to a steady decline in sales. The GT-R was discontinued in the European market in 2022, with the USA market following suit in 2024. The GT-R was on sale in India from 2016 to 2022.
Nissan GT-R: will it have a replacement?
GT-R will return in electric guide
Nissan confirmed to our sister publication, Autocar UK, that the GT-R nameplate will return, albeit in electric form. Previewed by Nissan’s Hyper Force concept, the next generation Nissan GT-R will feature solid-state batteries, which are said to have a significant advantage in terms of range and charging ability compared to their lithium-ion counterparts.
Expected to make its debut in 2028, the all-electric GT-R will carry its predecessor's name, but whether or not it will do justice to its legacy is left to be seen.
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