Final Nissan GT-R R35 Rolls Off the Line; But a Comeback is Promised

The Nissan GT-R R35 has officially completed its production run, with the final example rolling off the line at Nissan’s Tochigi plant in Japan. This marks the end of an 18-year era for the iconic sports car, during which approximately 48,000 units were made and sold globally. While sales had ended earlier in regions like Europe, North America, and Australia, Japan was the last market to close the book on the R35.

The GT-R’s story began as a concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show and evolved into a production model unveiled at the same event in 2007. Sales commenced soon after in Japan, and by 2008, the car was already competing in the GT500 racing series. Over the years, Nissan introduced updates focused on performance improvements and released special versions such as the 2013 Nismo and anniversary editions celebrating the GT-R’s growing reputation.

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Under the bonnet, the final R35 model came with a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine producing 565 bhp, an increase from the original’s 473 bhp. The Nismo edition delivered even more power, rated at 600 bhp. The car used Nissan’s ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox, a setup that helped solidify its reputation for precision handling and speed on both road and track.

The R35’s motorsport achievements are notable, with five Super GT500 championships and three GT300 titles to its name, along with a win at the 2015 Bathurst 12 Hours. On the Nürburgring, the Nismo model set an impressive lap time of 7 minutes and 8.679 seconds. Additionally, a modified R35 earned a Guinness World Record in 2016 for the fastest drift, hitting 304.96 km/h.

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While production has come to a close for the R35, Nissan has confirmed the GT-R name will return in a new generation. Nissan’s CEO Ivan Espinosa emphasised that the GT-R badge represents something truly special and assured fans that the car will carry forward its legacy of performance and racing spirit into the future.