Launching From Assembly, GT-R R35 Nissan Production Officially Ends After 18 Years Ofpaling

Nissan GT-R 2025. (Photo: Nissan Motor)

JAKARTA The "Godzilla"'s long journey finally arrived at the end of the road. Today, Nissan officially stopped production of GT-R R35 after 18 years, with the last unit assembled for the Japanese domestic market.

As the #R35 GT-R production line comes to a close, we look back at 18 years of passion & performance🔥

Thank you to all our fans for your enthusiasm and support. This is not the end of the #GTR, just the closing of an unforgettable chapter.https://t.co/7G9AtKp21t#Nissan #NISMO pic.twitter.com/z3T2VGV9HB

— Nissan Motor (@NissanMotor) August 26, 2025

As the #R35 GT-R production line comes to a close, we look back at 18 years of passion & performance

Thank you to all our fans for your enthusiasm and support. This is not the end of the #GTR, just the closing of an unforgettable chapter.https://t.co/7G9AtKp21t#Nissan #NISMO pic.twitter.com/z3T2VGV9HB

Since its launch in 2007, the R35 GT-R has become an indisputable symbol of performance and innovation, captivating automotive enthusiasts around the world.

Launching the Nissan Global page, today, it is stated that around 48,000 GT-R R35 units have been produced during their production period. The last vehicle that left the Nissan factory in Tochigi, Japan, is the Premium T-Spec edition wrapped in Midnight Purple paint and will be delivered to customers in Japan.

R35 GT-R is known for its unique "multi-performa" character, combining comfort and luxury like a Grand Tourer (GT) with world-class performances that realize the meaning of "R" or Racing. The legendary V6 twin-turbo VR38DETT machine, the all-wheel drive system of ATTESA ET-S, and its innovative aerodynamics, consistently provide a thrilling driving experience on the road or on the track.

Amazingly, throughout its production, the core of the team consisting of only nine master technicians, known as Takumi, is full of enthusiasm to assemble each engine manually at the Nissan factory in Yokohama. Their names are immortalized in placards mounted on each machine, a testament to their commitment and expertise.

Over the years, the maximum GT-R power continued to increase, from 480 ps at launch to 570 ps for models in 2017 and above. Nismo's version has even been upgraded to 600 ps, thanks to the use of turbocharger for GT3 racing car specifications.

The Record Retailer

GT-R R35 is not only strong, but also a record maker. This car recorded a series of achievements on the race track, including several victories in Japan's SUPER GT championship and victories in endurance events such as Bathurst 12-hour.

Here are some of the most iconic GT-R records:

N\"ourburgring Circuit: In 2007, the standard GT-R R35 recorded a 7-minute 38-second round time at N\"urburgring Nordschleife. This record continues to be honed until it reaches its best time, 7 minutes 8,679 seconds, which was achieved by GT-R Nismo in 2013.

Tsukuba: In 2024, the 2024 GT-R Nismo model broke its own record at the Tsukuba circuit with a time of 59,078 seconds.

Guinness World Record: In 2016, GT-R R35 set a Guinness world record as the fastest drift, floating at a speed of 304.96 km/hour at an angle of 30 degrees.

"This is not a parting forever," said Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa, giving a touching message to fans:

"After 18 extraordinary years, R35 GT-R has left its eternal footprint in automotive history. Its legacy is proof of the passion of our team and loyalty to our customers around the world. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey. To many GT-R fans around the world, I want to say that this is not a forever separation with GT-R; our goal is for the GT-R name to one day return," he concluded.