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| Nissan GT-R (R35) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Yokohama Plant, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Class | Grand tourer / Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine | VR38DETT 3.8 L twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch (GR6) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm |
| Length | 4690 mm |
| Width | 1895 mm |
| Height | 1370 mm |
| Weight | 1740–1748 kg (varies by model) |
Nissan GT-R (R35) The Nissan GT-R (R35) is a high-performance sports car produced by Nissan since 2007, derived from a lineage that includes the Nissan Skyline GT-R and developed under the auspices of Nissan Motor Company executives following the consolidation with Renault. Combining technologies and personnel linked to programs such as the Nissan Z series, Infiniti development teams, and engineering influences from suppliers including Brembo, Aisin, and BorgWarner, the R35 established itself as a technological flagship with a mix of Japanese craftsmanship and international motorsport pedigree.
Conceived during an era marked by collaboration between Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan Revival Plan and global alliances like Renault–Nissan Alliance, the R35 emerged as a halo car to showcase innovations in aerodynamics, electronics, and powertrain. Its debut at events such as the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and subsequent presentations at venues like the North American International Auto Show and Geneva Motor Show reinforced links to motorsport programs including Nismo, Super GT, and endurance campaigns at 24 Hours of Nürburgring and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Initial design work for the R35 was overseen by teams from Nissan Design America, Nissan Technical Center (NTC), and the Yokohama Plant, with key contributions from designers who had worked on the Nissan 350Z, Fairlady Z, and concept studies like the Nissan GT-R Concept and FT-1 concept. Styling cues referenced heritage models displayed in the Nissan Heritage Collection and were refined in wind tunnels shared with projects from Renault Sport Technologies. Structural engineering employed high-tensile steels and bespoke panels developed alongside suppliers such as Sumitomo Metal Industries and Hitachi Automotive Systems. Exterior aerodynamics were tuned using data from collaborations with Tokyo University aerodynamicists and CFD analyses similar to those used by McLaren and Ferrari programs.
The R35 is powered by the hand-built VR38DETT 3.8 L twin-turbocharged V6 developed by Nissan Powertrain engineers, assembled by technicians from the Nissan Tochigi plant under procedures akin to the craftsmanship emphasized by Nismo and overseen by Master Engine Builders modeled on practices from Toyota Gazoo Racing. The engine employs technologies comparable to those in units from BMW M Division and Audi Sport, including titanium connecting rods, twin-scroll turbochargers reminiscent of units from Garrett and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and direct integration with an electronically controlled 6-speed dual-clutch transmission similar to the Getrag and DCT systems used by Porsche and Lamborghini. Performance figures parallel those of contemporaries like the Porsche 911 Turbo S, Audi R8, and Chevrolet Corvette Z06, with 0–100 km/h times frequently cited under 3.0 seconds in high-performance trims and top speeds approaching those of Mercedes-AMG GT derivatives.
Chassis development utilized concepts from Nissan chassis dynamics programs and benchmarking against competitors such as Maserati GranTurismo and Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The R35 features a dual-mass flywheel concept and an independent multi-link suspension adapted with dampers and electronic controls co-developed with firms like Bilstein and Ohlins; braking systems incorporate multi-piston calipers and carbon-ceramic options from Brembo seen on cars like the Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Huracán. Electronic stability management and torque-vectoring systems owe lineage to control strategies studied at Keiichi Tsuchiya-influenced tuning programs and academic collaborations with Hokkaido University control laboratories.
Over its lifespan the R35 spawned numerous variants and limited editions curated by Nismo, Nissan Special Vehicles Division, and regional importers such as Nissan North America and Nissan Europe. Notable releases include the Nismo-tuned GT-R Nismo, the lightweight GT-R SpecV-inspired packages, anniversary editions commemorating milestones tied to events like the GT-R 50th Anniversary, and bespoke collaborations with fashion and technology brands reminiscent of tie-ins seen with Aston Martin AMR and BMW Individual. Special editions often featured upgraded aero from Yokohama-based tuners, revised ECU calibrations akin to HKS and RE Amemiya modifications, and interior appointments referencing luxury houses such as Bertone and Pininfarina collaborations.
The R35 competed in series including the Super GT, FIA GT1 World Championship, and endurance races at Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring Nordschleife, and the 24 Hours of Daytona, piloted by factory and privateer teams linked to Nismo, Team Impul, Calsonic Team Impul, and Gainer. Record runs and time attack exploits placed the R35 on leaderboards alongside the Lexus LFA, Honda NSX (2016), and McLaren MP4-12C, with notable lap records at circuits such as Tsukuba Circuit, Circuit de la Sarthe, and Mount Panorama Circuit. Development for racing derived from technologies used by teams in Super Taikyu and influenced by regulations from the FIA.
Critically, the R35 was compared to performance icons from Porsche, BMW M, and Mercedes-Benz AMG divisions, garnering praise for its acceleration and technological ambition while drawing critique for interior fitment and pricing relative to class rivals. Its cultural impact extended into media such as the Gran Turismo video game series, the Fast & Furious film franchise, and celebrity ownership by figures associated with Formula One and NASCAR, enhancing its status among collectors and tuners within communities like Works Nissan Owners Club and international aftermarket ecosystems linked to Liberty Walk and Rays Engineering. The R35 influenced subsequent Nissan strategy, informing successor performance programs within Nissan Intelligent Mobility and collaborations across the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance.
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