In 2025, a major turning point arrived for Nissan's flagship sports car, the GT-R. The R35 generation, which lasted for nearly 20 years, has finally ceased production, and the GT-R is moving into a new era. Here, we briefly summarize recent GT-R related news.

The R35 GT-R's 18-year history comes to an end

In August 2025, the final R35 GT-R rolled off the line at the Tochigi Plant.
The last vehicle was a "T-Spec" Midnight Purple, marking the end of an 18-year model run that began in 2007.
Approximately 48,000 units were produced, solidifying its place in history as a world-renowned masterpiece.

The R35, known by its nickname "Godzilla," gained popularity for overwhelmingly outperforming supercars in the same price range.

What about the next-generation "R36 GT-R"?

Reports suggest that the next-generation GT-R, the "R36," could appear as early as 2027.
However, the powertrain is not yet finalized,

• fully electric

• hybrid

• internal combustion engine + electrification

are among the several options currently under consideration.

There were also plans for it to be released only as an EV, but it is now said that these plans are being reevaluated.

Tuner and custom culture is even more active

Even after the end of R35 production, GT-R culture has not waned.

At the 2026 Osaka Auto Messe,
Liberty Walk's "LB-WORKS 35GTR Final edition" made an appearance.
Its bold wide body and custom design generated significant buzz.

In the future, the GT-R may thrive not as a
"new car," but as a center of custom and restoration culture

Summary

The current GT-R scene is largely in three phases:

1. End of R35 production (2025)

2. Specifications for the next R36 are undetermined

3. Expansion of custom and restoration culture

In other words, now is the
"post-R35 void period" — a time of waiting for the next era of the GT-R.