Selepas hampir dua dekad berada di pasaran, Nissan secara rasmi menamatkan pengeluaran model R35 GT-R, menutup tirai kepada salah sebuah kereta prestasi moden paling ikonik. Unit terakhir yang dihasilkan ialah Midnight Purple Premium Edition T-Spec, yang keluar dari barisan pengeluaran di Jepun, satu-satunya pasaran terakhir bagi model ini.

Ikon Supercar Sejak 2007

Dilancarkan pada tahun 2007, R35 GT-R segera muncul sebagai simbol kejuruteraan Jepun dan prestasi tulen. Sepanjang tempoh 18 tahun pengeluarannya, kira-kira 48,000 unit telah dibina tanpa melalui reka bentuk semula sepenuhnya, sebaliknya menerima penambahbaikan berterusan.

Model ini bermula dengan kuasa 480PS, sebelum mencapai sehingga 600PS pada varian NISMO hasil penggunaan enjin VR38DETT V6 berkembar turbo yang dibina secara manual, dipadankan dengan sistem pacuan semua roda canggih.

Legasi Litar dan Rekod Dunia

R35 bukan sekadar pantas di atas kertas – ia membuktikan kemampuannya di litar perlumbaan. Model ini meraih kejayaan dalam SUPER GT Jepun, perlumbaan ketahanan seperti Bathurst 12 Hour, dan mencatat masa pusingan yang mengagumkan di Nürburgring serta Tsukuba Circuit.

Lebih mengagumkan, pada tahun 2016, GT-R mencatat nama dalam Guinness World Records sebagai kereta drift terpantas di dunia, mencapai kelajuan 304.96 km/j pada sudut 30 darjah.

Penghujung Era, Tetapi Bukan Penghujung GT-R

Di kilang Nissan Tochigi, para pekerja meraikan detik bersejarah apabila unit terakhir GT-R keluar dari barisan pengeluaran. Pihak pengurusan Nissan turut menyampaikan penghargaan kepada jurutera serta peminat yang menjadi sebahagian daripada perjalanan panjang model ini.

Walaupun pengeluaran R35 GT-R kini berakhir, Nissan mengesahkan bahawa legasi GT-R akan diteruskan dengan semangatnya diserap ke dalam model generasi masa hadapan.

R35 GT-R telah mengubah definisi sebuah supercar – menggabungkan keselesaan harian dengan kelajuan ekstrem. Babak pengeluarannya mungkin sudah berakhir, namun kisah GT-R masih jauh daripada selesai.

Since its global debut in 2007, the R35 GT-R has stood as a symbol of cutting-edge engineering and relentless performance, capturing the imagination of enthusiasts and setting new benchmarks in the supercar world. Over its lifespan, approximately 48,000 units were produced, with the very last car, a Premium Edition T-Spec finished in the famed Midnight Purple, destined for a customer in Japan.

The final send-off took place at Nissan’s Tochigi plant, where workers gathered to celebrate the GT-R’s enduring legacy as the last example rolled off the line. The R35’s history, however, is far from a conventional one. Instead of following the industry’s typical model lifecycle, Nissan opted for continuous evolution, with year-on-year refinements that sharpened performance, comfort, and technology. Whether in standard form, the luxurious variants, or the ferocious NISMO editions, every update aimed to push the envelope a little further.

At the heart of the R35 GT-R lay the VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine, paired with Nissan’s ATTESA ET-S all-wheel-drive system and advanced aerodynamics. Each engine was hand-built by a small group of just nine Takumi master craftsmen at Nissan’s Yokohama plant, their names etched onto plaques affixed to every unit — a testament to the precision and pride invested into each car. Power grew over the years, starting at 480ps in 2007 before climbing to 570ps by 2017. The ultimate GT-R NISMO variants went even further, with GT3 racecar-spec turbochargers and meticulously balanced internal components pushing output to 600ps.

The R35’s legacy also extends to the racetrack. The car claimed five GT500 class and three GT300 class wins in Japan’s SUPER GT Championship, triumphed in the Blancpain GT Series Pro-Am in 2013, secured a Bathurst 12 Hour victory in 2015, and earned multiple Super Taikyu endurance racing titles. At the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the GT-R etched its name in history with a series of record-breaking laps. From its 7:38 run in damp conditions at launch in 2007, to a blistering 7:08.679 lap set by Michael Krumm in a GT-R NISMO in 2013, the R35 consistently proved its prowess against the world’s toughest competition.

Closer to its home, the GT-R NISMO also shattered records at Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit. In 2019, driver Tsugio Matsuda clocked a record-breaking lap time of 59.361 seconds in a 2020 GT-R NISMO. The team later returned in 2024, improving on their own feat with a new best of 59.078 seconds. Beyond the racetrack, the R35 even entered the Guinness World Records in 2016 for the fastest drift ever achieved, a jaw-dropping 304.96 km/h at a 30-degree angle in Fujairah, UAE.

Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan, reflected on the end of production by acknowledging the car’s profound impact on automotive history. He credited the dedication of Nissan’s engineering teams and the loyalty of GT-R fans worldwide for making the R35’s journey so extraordinary. While production has now ended, Nissan has made it clear that the GT-R nameplate is not retiring with it. The company has confirmed its intention to carry the spirit of the GT-R forward, promising that the lessons learned from the R35 will help shape the next chapter of the iconic badge.

The R35 GT-R leaves behind a legacy that few performance cars can match. It not only redefined what a Grand Tourer could be, balancing refinement, usability, and blistering speed, but also continuously raised expectations in the supercar world. For enthusiasts, this may be the end of one chapter, but Nissan has made it clear: the GT-R story is far from over.

R35 GT-R, yang telah wujud selama 16 tahun, mencapai penghujungnya, ditandai dengan edisi khas. Pandikuthira mendedahkan bahawa GT-R generasi akan datang akan menumpukan pada ketulenan, kekal pada asalnya sebagai kereta trek berprestasi tinggi. Walaupun butiran mengenai rangkaian kuasa masih diusahakan, Nissan menggunakan Formula E sebagai medan ujian untuk teknologi kenderaan elektrik, menunjukkan komitmen mereka terhadap inovasi.

Albaisa membayangkan reka bentuk GT-R baharu, mencadangkan ia akan mengekalkan ciri utama seperti tempat duduk untuk empat orang dan rupa yang garang, sambil meneroka idea penggayaan baharu. Pasukan reka bentuk Nissan sedang mempertimbangkan konsep berbeza untuk R36 GT-R, termasuk kemas kini kepada elemen tandatangan seperti reka bentuk lampu belakang.

Bagi barisan Z, Pandikuthira memberi jaminan bahawa model semasa akan memenuhi peraturan pelepasan buat sementara waktu, memberikan masa kepada Nissan untuk membangunkan versi seterusnya. Albaisa menekankan kepentingan untuk keluar dari tradisi dengan Z baharu, sama ada dengan mengimbau kembali semangat 240Z asal atau dengan memperkenalkan reka bentuk baharu.

Nissan berdedikasi untuk mengembangkan barisan kereta sukannya, memastikan generasi masa depan GT-R dan Z menghormati warisan mereka sambil menerima inovasi dan prestasi.

Nissan juga mendengar apa yang pelanggan mahukan dan menambah pilihan dalaman baharu yang dipanggil Blue Heaven untuk Edisi Premium. Ia membuatkan bahagian dalam kereta terasa lebih mewah. Edisi Premium berharga sekitar 15,587,000 yen (kira-kira RM493,489), Edisi Pure bermula pada 14,443,000 yen (kira-kira RM457,270), dan Nismo Edisi Khas teratas ialah 30,613,000 yen (kira-kira RM969,344).

Tetapi Nissan memberi amaran mungkin tidak cukup kereta untuk dilalui. Mereka mungkin tidak dapat membuat seberapa banyak yang orang mahu, jadi beberapa pesanan mungkin tidak dapat diisi. Terdapat juga khabar angin bahawa 2025 boleh menjadi tahun terakhir untuk model GT-R ini.

Laporan mengatakan Nissan hanya akan membuat 1,500 GT-R untuk 2025, dengan 300 daripadanya ialah versi Nismo berprestasi tinggi. Nissan bimbang untuk mendapatkan beberapa bahagian untuk kereta itu pada masa hadapan, jadi mereka mungkin berhenti membuatnya selepas tahun ini.

Ini akan menjadi penamat kepada larian hebat untuk GT-R, yang pertama kali dikeluarkan pada tahun 2007. Tetapi Nissan mungkin mempunyai sesuatu yang baharu. Mereka telah menunjukkan beberapa konsep, seperti konsep Hyper Force, yang mencadangkan mereka mungkin membuat GT-R serba elektrik pada masa hadapan, mungkin menjelang akhir dekad ini.

In response to consumer preferences, Nissan has introduced a new interior trim option, dubbed Blue Heaven, for the Premium Edition variant, adding a touch of luxury to the driving experience. The pricing for the 2025 GT-R varies across the lineup, with the Premium Edition priced at around 15,587,000 yen (around RM493,489), the Pure Edition starting at 14,443,000 yen (around RM457,270), and the top-tier Nismo Special Edition commanding a hefty price tag of 30,613,000 yen (around RM969,344).

Despite the anticipation surrounding the release, Nissan has issued a cautionary note regarding production limitations, hinting at the possibility of demand outstripping supply and resulting in order refusals. Furthermore, rumours circulating in the automotive community, fuelled by reports from Japanese publication Mag-X, suggest that 2025 could mark the final year of production for the R35 GT-R.

According to these reports, Nissan plans to assemble only 1,500 units of the JDM-spec GT-R for the 2025 model year, with a limited quantity of 300 units allocated for the high-performance Nismo derivative. The decision to discontinue the GT-R is attributed to potential challenges in sourcing certain parts in the future, as indicated by Nissan’s communication with its dealers.

The impending discontinuation of the R35 GT-R marks the end of an era for the iconic model, which has enjoyed a remarkable production run since its inception in December 2007. With its development dating back to 2000, the GT-R has undergone several evolutions over the years, culminating in the current model. However, Nissan has hinted at the possibility of a new chapter with concepts like the Hyper Force concept unveiled at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, hinting at the potential for an all-electric GT-R in the future, expected to materialise by the end of the decade.

Sejak pertama kali dikeluarkan pada tahun 2007, GT-R telah terkenal dengan prestasi yang luar biasa, membuatkan peminat kereta teruja.

Menurut laporan dari sumber dalaman, Nissan akan mendedahkan edisi khas ini pada 14 Mac. Mereka merancang untuk membuat hanya 1,500 daripadanya, dengan sekitar 300 adalah model Nismo berprestasi tinggi. Masih belum jelas sama ada edisi khas ini hanya akan dijual di Jepun atau di seluruh dunia.

Kami tidak tahu banyak tentang model akhir lagi, tetapi memandangkan GT-R mendapat kemas kini besar pada 2024 dengan penampilan baharu, kami mungkin tidak akan melihat banyak perubahan untuk 2025. Mungkin mereka akan mengubah suai aerodinamik sedikit atau menawarkan pilihan yang berbeza.

Jika laporan itu benar dan 2025 adalah penghujung barisan untuk R35 GT-R, peminat boleh mengharapkan sentuhan istimewa pada kereta itu, seperti lencana atau pelekat khas.

Di bawah bonet, versi biasa mungkin akan mengekalkan enjin V6 twin-turbo 3.8 liter yang sama daripada model 2024, yang memberikan tork 565hp dan 632Nm. GT-R Nismo mungkin mendapat peningkatan kuasa kepada 600hp dan 651Nm tork.

Apabila GT-R mula-mula keluar, ia adalah salah satu kereta yang paling laju yang boleh anda beli, mengalahkan pesaing yang harganya lebih mahal. Tetapi sejak 17 tahun yang lalu, supercar lain yang lebih ringan dan lebih pantas telah muncul dan meninggalkan GT-R di belakang.

Walaupun R35 GT-R mungkin mengucapkan selamat tinggal, Nissan sedang bersedia untuk memperkenalkan versi baharu tidak lama lagi. Pada Pameran Mobiliti Jepun 2023, Nissan mempamerkan konsep Hyper Force, sebuah kereta yang diilhamkan oleh GT-R tetapi dikuasakan oleh motor elektrik, dengan kuasa 1,341hp.

Since its debut in 2007, the R35 generation GT-R has cemented its reputation as a relentless supercar challenger, boasting remarkable performance figures that have kept enthusiasts enthralled.

According to insider sources cited by Japanese publication Mag X, Nissan is poised to unveil the curtain call for the GT-R on March 14, with reports suggesting that only 1,500 units will roll off the production line, including approximately 300 Nismo models. However, it remains uncertain whether these exclusive editions will be reserved solely for the Japanese market or offered globally.

While specifics about the final model remain elusive, considering the significant visual refresh the 2024 GT-R received just a year ago – with updated front and rear fascias – major overhauls for the 2025 version seem improbable. Perhaps minor aerodynamic tweaks or adjustments to trim levels may be in the cards, but a complete redesign appears unlikely, especially for a model destined to bow out after a limited production run of 1,500 units.

Should the reports hold and 2025 indeed mark the swan song for the R35 GT-R, enthusiasts can anticipate commemorative touches adorning the sports car, such as special badges or decals.

Under the hood, the regular variant is expected to retain the familiar 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine from the 2024 model, delivering 565hp and 632Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the GT-R Nismo variant could receive a power bump to 600hp and 651Nm of torque.

The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMOUpon its debut, the GT-R made waves in the supercar world. It stood as one of the fastest production cars globally, surpassing rivals at significantly higher price points. However, over the past 17 years, the supercar landscape has evolved, with lighter and more potent competitors entering the fray, effortlessly outclassing the GT-R.

While the 2025 GT-R may draw the curtains on the R35 era, Nissan is poised to usher in a successor in the near future. At the recent Japan Mobility Show 2023, Nissan teased enthusiasts with a glimpse of the future through the Hyper Force concept – a GT-R-inspired model propelled by electric motors, boasting 1,341 bhp.