Farewell to a legend: Nissan is discontinuing the GT-R.
By ForGeeks Nissan has announced it will cease production of the GT-R for the North American market, ending the iconic car’s 17-year history. The last R35 models, the Skyline and Takumi Edition, will be available in October and mark the end of an era for the model.
Nissan has announced the end of production of the GT-R for the North American market.
Final models of the Nissan GT-R R35
- Skyline Edition is based on the base model «Premium» and will be offered exclusively in Bayside Blue with a blue interior. This version is priced at $132,985.
Takumi Edition is an upgraded version of the 2024 GT-R T-Spec painted in Midnight Purple. It features carbon-ceramic brakes, gold RAYS forged wheels and extended front fenders. The underhood features a gold VIN plate and the exterior badges have red lettering honoring Takumi, the master craftsmen who create the GT-R. This version is priced at $152,985.
The price of this version is $152,985.
The two models are powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 with 565 horsepower, a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and all-wheel drive. Information on the number of production numbers of these limited editions is not yet available.
More information is available.
The end of the R35 era and the future of the GT-R
When the GT-R arrived in 2007, it caused quite a sensation in the sports car world, forcing many manufacturers to work hard to outdo this powerful Nissan. However, in 17 years, the model has only received updates and two restyles, while the cars performance has gone a long way.”
The GT-R is the first GT-R to be launched in the world of sports cars.
In its statement, Nissan noted: «While the R35 GT-R leaves an unforgettable legacy, Nissan is now focused on the future and a new era of exciting performance innovation.» Nissan unveiled a concept electric GT-R, the Hyper Force, which may not arrive until the end of the decade.
Nissan said.
Will the GT-R continue production in other regions?”
We’ve reached out to Nissan for confirmation of information about continued production of the GT-R for other markets beyond October and will update as we receive responses. However, even if production does continue, it probably won’t be for long.
We’ve reached out to Nissan for confirmation.
The end of GT-R production in North America marks an important milestone in the car’s history that has had a significant impact on the sports car industry. The final Skyline and Takumi Edition models will become collectors’ items, symbolizing the end of an era and the beginning of new innovation from Nissan.
