Nissan has officially ended production of the iconic GT-R R35 after 18 years. Since 2007, about 48,000 units have been built at the Tochigi plant. The last car is a Premium edition T-Spec in Midnight Purple, which will go to a customer in Japan.
Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, says this is not the end for the GT-R name. He promises that the GT-R will return in the future, but asks fans to be patient, as there is no set plan or timeline for the next generation, known as the R36.
Other Nissan executives have also confirmed that a new GT-R is in the works. The company has hinted at possible directions for the next model, including the wild Hyper Force concept shown at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. This concept featured 1,341 horsepower, solid-state batteries, and a 200-mph top speed, suggesting the next GT-R could be fully electric or might keep a combustion engine for one more generation.
For now, Nissan is focusing on financial recovery, including closing factories and cutting jobs as part of its “Re:Nissan” plan. The company is also working to simplify its lineup and reduce costs.
While the GT-R R35 is now history, Nissan’s leadership is clear: the GT-R will return, but it may take some time before fans see the next chapter of “Godzilla.”
