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Final Nissan GT-R R35 Leaves Factory as Brand Confirms Next Generation

Nissan has officially ended production of the R35-generation GT-R, closing the chapter on a performance icon that spanned nearly two decades. The final car, a Midnight Purple Premium Edition T-Spec, rolled off the assembly line at Tochigi, Japan, in August 2025. Destined for a Japanese customer rather than Nissan’s private collection, the car represents both the end of an era and the beginning of speculation about what comes next.

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Launched in 2007, the R35 was the first GT-R to be sold globally and quickly earned the nickname “Godzilla” for its track dominance and advanced technology. In total, about 48,000 units were produced over the model’s run, with 37% remaining in the Japanese market. One of the GT-R’s defining traits—its hand-built engine—was entrusted to a team of nine master technicians known as “Takumi.” Each engine required roughly six hours of meticulous assembly, a level of craftsmanship that became central to the GT-R’s reputation.

The final R35 not only closes the book on a celebrated model but also revives anticipation for what comes next. Nissan executives used the occasion to confirm long-standing rumors: a new GT-R is on the horizon. However, details remain scarce. Ivan Espinosa, senior vice president of global product programs, emphasized that while the R35 era has ended, the GT-R nameplate is far from gone.

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

Though no timeline was offered, Nissan has signaled its commitment to “re-imagining the future of the GT-R.” For enthusiasts, patience will be required—but history suggests Godzilla will rise again.