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Nissan GT-R R35 – History & Overview

The Nissan GT-R R35, often referred to simply as the R35, is the sixth generation of Nissan’s legendary GT-R nameplate — a car that redefined what a high-performance sports car could be in the modern era. Nicknamed “Godzilla”, the R35 blends cutting-edge technology with brute force, and has been one of the most influential supercar challengers of the 21st century.


Origins & Debut

  1. Unveiled: Tokyo Motor Show, 2007
  2. Production Start: December 2007 (as a 2009 model in most international markets)
  3. Predecessor: Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (discontinued in 2002)


Unlike its predecessors (R32, R33, R34), which were part of the Skyline family, the R35 GT-R was the first GT-R to be a standalone model, no longer wearing the Skyline badge.


Design & Engineering

  1. Engine Hand-built 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 — the legendary VR38DETT
  2. Early models: 480 hp
  3. Later models: 565 hp, with the NISMO version pushing up to 600 hp
  4. Transmission 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (rear-mounted transaxle for balance)
  5. Drivetrain Advanced ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system
  6. Chassis Built on Nissan’s premium midship platform with a near 50:50 weight distribution feel
  7. Performance 0–60 mph in around 3 seconds — faster than many Ferraris and Porsches of its era

Facelifts & Versions

Over its long production run (2007–2022 globally, 2023 in Japan), the R35 received multiple updates:

  1. 2009–2010: Launch models — 480 hp
  2. 2011–2016: Power gradually increased, styling tweaks, improved handling
  3. 2017 Facelift: More aggressive exterior design, revised interior, new infotainment, 565 hp
  4. GT-R NISMO (2015–2022): Hardcore track-focused version with 600 hp, carbon fiber parts, special suspension tuning

Special Editions

  1. 50th Anniversary Edition (2019)
  2. GT-R Final Edition rumors (limited models released in 2022–23 in Japan)

Legacy

  1. The R35 broke barriers for Japanese performance cars and embarrassed many high-end European rivals.
  2. Its long production span (15+ years) is a testament to how ahead of its time the platform was.
  3. Enthusiasts praised it for its raw speed, tuning potential, and aggressive style — though some criticized its weight and lack of a manual gearbox.
  4. It’s become a cult classic, featured in everything from Fast & Furious to Gran Turismo.



Successor

  1. As of 2024–2025, no full successor (R36) has officially replaced the R35.
  2. Nissan has teased concepts and EV-hybrid possibilities for the future of the GT-R, but nothing has reached production.


Fun Fact

Every R35 GT-R engine is hand-built by a Takumi master craftsman in a clean room in Japan — each one even bears a plaque with the builder’s name.

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