| Nissan GT-R | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Model code | R35 |
| Production | December 2007 – present |
| Model years | 2009–2024[1] |
| Assembly | Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Nissan Motor Tochigi Plant)[2] |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car/Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 seater coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan Premium Midship |
| Related | Nissan Juke-R |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 L twin-turbocharged VR38DETT V6 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed BorgWarner GR6Z30A dual-clutch transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) |
The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo–Racing; model code: R35; Japanese: 日産・GT-R; Nissan GT-R) is a car built by Japanese marque Nissan since 2007. It has a 2+2 seating layout and is considered both a sports car and a grand tourer. The engine is front-mid mounted and drives all four wheels. It succeeds the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. Although this model was the sixth-generation to bear the GT-R name, it is no longer part of the Skyline line-up. The car is built on the PM platform, derived from the FM platform used in the Skyline and Nissan Z models. Production is conducted in a shared production line at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan.
As per Nissan's intention of creating a world beating sports car, the GT-R brand was revived as part of the Nissan Revival Plan. Overall development began in 2000, following seven years of development and testing, including the introduction of two concept models in 2001 and 2005. The production version of the GT-R was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The GT-R is a brand-new car built on the PM platform, and featured innovative concepts and technologies, such as advanced aerodynamics, the VR38DETT engine, an active suspension system and the ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel-drive system, making it the first ever rear mounted independent transaxle all-wheel-drive vehicle. It is one of the first production cars to feature launch control and a dual-clutch transmission as well. The overall body is made out of steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre. In 2009 it set a record for the fastest accelerating 4-seater production car.
The GT-R is offered worldwide, unlike its predecessors which were sold in a limited number of markets. It received various facelifts and updates to be up to date with the competition, and several special editions were also offered during its prolonged production span. The car is used in motorsports, notably winning championships in the FIA GT1 World Championship, Super GT and in various GT3 racing series, including the GT World Challenge. It is well received among enthusiasts and automotive publications as well, British motor magazine Top Gear named it as "one of the most incredible cars of any kind ever built", due its exceptional performance and practicality given at an affordable price. Being one of the fastest production cars, it has won numerous notable accolades such as the World Performance Car of The Year among many others.
Sales in the Australian market were ceased due to new side impact regulations. In the European market, including the United Kingdom were similarly suspended, due to newly implemented noise regulations. Currently, the car is primarily available in North America, Japan, and some markets.
- ^ Chris Perkins (June 14, 2024). "The Nissan GT-R is dead". Motor1.com. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "NISSAN – CORPORATE INFORMATION – Outline of Company – Facilities in Japan". www.nissan-global.com. Nissan Motor Corporation. Archived from the original on November 29, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2014.