{"id":3610,"date":"2025-08-26T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/?p=3610"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:33:30","slug":"nissan-kills-off-its-supercar-killer-promises-it-will-be-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/nissan-kills-off-its-supercar-killer-promises-it-will-be-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Kills Off Its Supercar Killer, Promises It Will Be Replaced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nissan-GT-R-R35-Tochigi-main-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The final R35 GT-R rolled off the Tochigi plant after 18 years and 48,000 units built.<\/li>\n<li>Nissan&rsquo;s CEO said that the GT-R will return &ldquo;one day&rdquo; but asks fans for patience.<\/li>\n<li>The company hasn&rsquo;t decided yet if the upcoming R36 GT-R will go EV or hybrid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nissan celebrates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/the-nissan-gt-r-r35-is-officially-dead-after-18-years-on-sale\/\">the end of the line for the R35 GT-R<\/a> and its legacy as the final example rolled off the production line at the Tochigi factory in Japan. During this bittersweet moment, the brand&rsquo;s CEO said that this isn&rsquo;t goodbye to GT-R as the nameplate will &ldquo;one day make a return&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>An Incredibly Long Run<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Japanese automaker produced approximately 48,000 units of the R35 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/nissan-gt-r\/\">GT-R<\/a> over the past 18 years. A team of nine master craftsmen, known as Takumi, assembled all GT-R engines by hand at the Yokohama factory. Each one&rsquo;s name can be found on a special plaque attached to the respective powertrain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/nissans-new-ceo-wants-a-new-global-sports-car-a-new-gt-r-and-lots-more\/\">Nissan&rsquo;s New CEO Pledges Four Or More Sports Cars To Reignite Enthusiast Passion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>The last example of the R35 is a GT-R Premium Edition T-Spec finished in the signature Midnight purple shade. It is destined for a customer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Japan\">Japan<\/a>, which is the final sales region for the model. Nissan stopped accepting orders in its home market last February, which gave them enough time to clear the backlog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Legacy Of The Godzilla<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The R35 GT-R was introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and immediately earned the reputation of a &ldquo;supercar killer&rdquo;. Nissan says that the model was designed as the ultimate Grand Tourer, combining performance with &ldquo;a comfortable ride, high levels of refinement, and benchmark fit and finish&rdquo;. The GT-R received numerous updates over its 18-year-old lifecycle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/03\/2025-nissan-gt-r-debuts-in-japan-might-be-the-last-hurrah-for-the-aging-godzilla\/\">including facelifts<\/a> in 2010, 2016, and 2023.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan<\/h4>\n<p>All variants of the R35 GT-R were powered by the non-electrified VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 mated to the advanced Attesa ET-S all-wheel-drive system. The engine gradually evolved from producing 473 hp (353 kW \/ 480 PS) in the initial model to generating 562 hp (419 kW \/ 570 PS) after the latest update, and up to 600 hp (447 kW \/ 608 PS) in the hardcore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/nismo\/\">Nismo<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Over the years, the lap record of the GT-R at the Nurburgring was slashed from 7:38 (2007) to 7:08.679 (2013). Nissan&rsquo;s supercar killer also appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/motorsports\">motorsports<\/a>, achieving victories at the GT500 and GT300 classes of Japan&rsquo;s Super GT Championship, the Blancpain GT Series Pro-Am class, the 12-hours of Bathurst, and the Super Taikyu endurance racing series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goodbye R35, Hello R36 (sort of)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan, issued the following statement:<\/p>\n<p><em>&ldquo;After 18 remarkable years, the R35 GT-R has left an enduring mark on automotive history. Its legacy is a testament to the passion of our team and the loyalty of our customers around the globe. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Nissan&rsquo;s boss didn&rsquo;t stop there, as he gave a few hints about the future of the nameplate:<\/p>\n<p><em>&ldquo;To the many fans of the GT-R worldwide, I would like to tell you this isn&rsquo;t a goodbye to the GT-R forever. It&rsquo;s our goal for the GT-R nameplate to one day make a return. We understand the expectations are high, the GT-R badge is not something that can be applied to just any vehicle. It is reserved for something truly special and the R35 set the bar high. So all I can ask is for your patience. While we don&rsquo;t have a precise plan finalized today, the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>At a time of financial uncertainty, it is clear that Nissan is not ready to commit to a release date for the successor of the GT-R. This probably means that development, while underway, still has some way to go and strategic decisions need to be made before things proceed as they should.<\/p>\n<p>As hinted at by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/10\/behold-the-future-of-the-next-nissan-gt-r-the-1341-hp-electric-hyperforce\/\">2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept<\/a>, the R36 was expected with a high-performance electric powertrain and solid state batteries. However, recent comments by the R35 product planner &ndash; Hiroshi Tamura &ndash; suggest that the EV future is not fixed. Instead, it may as well adopt a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/hybrids\/\">hybrid<\/a> setup, if this is what customers really want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/nissan-next-gt-r-hybrid-electric-future-driver-connection\/\">The Next GT-R Might Not Be What You Expect<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the official announcement, &ldquo;learnings from the R35 will be integral to the next-generation GT-R, ensuring its legacy evolves while raising the performance benchmark&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, it is good that the Japanese automaker hasn&rsquo;t abandoned plans for a performance flagship that will eventually continue the legacy of the previous GT-R generations. Let&rsquo;s hope we&rsquo;ll lay eyes on it before the end of the decade.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The final R35 GT-R rolled off the Tochigi plant after 18 years and 48,000 units built. Nissan&rsquo;s CEO said that &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/nissan-kills-off-its-supercar-killer-promises-it-will-be-replaced\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Nissan Kills Off Its Supercar Killer, Promises It Will Be Replaced<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3610"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3613,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3610\/revisions\/3613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}