Maximus Ko 
On August 27, 2025, Nissan officially announced the end of R35 GT-R production, closing the book on one of the longest-running performance cars of the modern era. First introduced in 2007, the R35 enjoyed an 18-year lifespan—an eternity in the world of high-performance vehicles—and cemented itself as one of the most influential sports cars of the 21st century.
From the moment it debuted, the R35 GT-R captured global attention. It set Nürburgring lap records, launched from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, and exceeded 200 mph, all while costing a fraction of what rivals from Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche demanded. In an era when speed was increasingly reserved for the wealthy, the GT-R earned its reputation as a supercar for the everyday enthusiast.
The R35 also carried the weight of an iconic name. It inherited the GT-R badge from legendary predecessors like the R32, R33, and R34—cars that built Nissan’s racing pedigree and pop-culture dominance. That lineage gave the R35 instant credibility, while its performance ensured the legacy continued.
With production now ended, the R35’s departure marks the end of an era for car enthusiasts worldwide. Although Nissan has confirmed that an R36 GT-R is on the horizon, the bar has been set extraordinarily high. Whether its successor can match the impact of the R35 remains one of the most anticipated questions in modern performance motoring.
