Goodbye Nissan GT-R, the last "Godzilla monster" leaves the factory

It's time to officially retire the Nissan GT-R after 18 years and around 48,000 GT-Rs. The last GT-R was a Premium T-Spec model painted Midnight Purple.

To pay tribute to the last Nissan GT-R, workers at the Tochigi plant (where the GT-R is assembled) gathered to celebrate the "retirement" of this iconic sports car. Don't be sad that the GT-R journey has ended, Nissan has committed to launching a new GT-R but it's unclear when.

“After 18 incredible years, the R35 GT-R has left an indelible mark on automotive history,” said Nissan President and CEO, Chris Green. “The GT-R’s legacy is a testament to the passion of the Nissan team and the loyalty of our customers around the world.”

"Thank you for being with us on this incredible journey. To all GT-R fans around the world , I want to say that this is not a permanent farewell to GT-R, our goal is to one day bring the GT-R name back," said Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan.

Nissan GT-R Premium T-Spec painted in Midnight Purple. Instead of being displayed in a museum, this final GT-R was delivered to a customer in Japan.

In 2001, Nissan introduced the GT-R concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. By 2007, the GT-R (R35) officially appeared. At that time, the GT-R was a world-class sports coupe. The 3.8L twin-turbo V6 engine produced 473 horsepower, and a 6-speed transmission sent power to an advanced all-wheel drive system.

With a starting price of about 77,000 USD equivalent to 1.28 billion VND (2007 USD exchange rate in Vietnam was 16,690 thousand VND), the GT-R is considered a bargain as it offers performance comparable to expensive cars on the market.

Nissan has continued to improve the GT-R throughout its life cycle, notably upgrading the engine to 592 horsepower. In addition, the GT-R50 version, designed by Italdesign, has a capacity of 710 horsepower and is limited to only 50 units.

For the 2015 model year, the GT-R Nismo debuted with a track-focused focus, featuring upgraded suspension, tuned dampers and spring rates, improved brakes, revised steering, and 20-inch wheels.

Over the course of 18 years of production, just nine people were responsible for hand-assembling the GT-R’s entire engine, each requiring around 6,000 hours to complete. The R35 GT-R was a star on the track, winning the Japanese Super GT series and winning the 2015 Bathurst 12 Hours.

In 2008, the Nissan GT-R was one of the fastest cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes 29 seconds. Meanwhile, the GT-R Nismo set a record with a time of 7:08.679 in November 2013.

There have been rumors and speculations about the future of the GT-R for years. With nearly two decades on the market, the car has inevitably become “obsolete” in the eyes of many enthusiasts. Despite many upgrades, the GT-R is in a fiercely competitive segment, with new models that are superior to what has been available.

Although Nissan has confirmed that a new GT-R is coming, official information is still limited. It is likely to use a hybrid powertrain, but there are also rumors of an all-electric version. The Hyper Force concept is a high-performance EV, with a GT-R look and an electric motor that produces a total of 1,341 horsepower.

Video : Farewell to a legend - honoring the legacy of the Nissan R35 GT-R.

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