R35 Nissan GT-R is dead, with a DNR this time

The final R35 Nissan GT-R has rolled off the production line in Japan, bringing an 18-year performance dynasty to an end.

After 18 years, the formidable R35 Nissan GT-R has finally ceased production with the final example, a ‘Midnight Purple’ Premium Edition T-Spec, rolling of the assembly line this week in Tochigi.

Gestated as an all-paw sports-turned-supercar, the R35 has been around since 2007 and was offered Down Under between 2009 and 2021 before being seen-off by ADR 85 (side impact regulations) along with myriad other models.

Some 48,000 examples emerged out of Japan which ultimately ended up being the GT-R’s last remaining sanctuary.

In its most potent NISMO form, the GTR’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 was good for 441kW/651Nm; enough to dispatch 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds on the way to a top speed north of 300km/h.

Its dynamic talent was equally, if not more impressive: the original lapped the infamous Nürburgring in 7:29 before the NISMO trimmed the time down to 7:08.68.

“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,” Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said.

“Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.

“To the many fans of the GT-R worldwide, I want to tell you this isn’t a goodbye to the GT-R forever, it’s our goal for the GT-R nameplate to one day make a return.”

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