When it comes to cars designed for performance, nothing compares to the R35’s sheer age. Nissan’s halo model is 16 years old as of December 2007, when deliveries for the Japanese market began. Crazy, isn’t that right?
It’s unclear whether Nissan plans to introduce the R36 by 2030 and whether the Yokohama-based company will stick with its current front-midship layout or switch to a brand-new rear-biased platform. While the FM-derived PM architecture is only seen in the R35 Nissan GT-R, the FM architecture made its debut in the 2001 V35 Nissan Skyline.
MAGX claims that the R35 will supposedly be phased out following the 2025 model year. The referenced newspaper also claims that dealers were notified of numerous parts that will no longer be produced, for whatever reason that may be.
As with any rumor originating from a Japanese automotive newspaper, proceed with some caution. Taking a broader view, keep in mind that carbon dioxide emissions from Nissan’s fastest and fastest series-production car are high. Drive-by noise rules caused the GT-R to be canceled in Europe and the UK in the spring of 2022, as if prohibitive regulations for the R35 weren’t terrible enough.
Not only that, but in profitable markets, Nissan hardly sells the R35. For instance, just 390 specimens of the breed were sold in the US last year. You know that something has to give when Porsche continues to sell more Neunelfers, even 911s that are far more expensive than the GT-R NISMO.
According to Nissan’s domestic market website, orders for the 2024 model—the R35’s third facelift—are no longer being accepted. The Japanese manufacturer claims that the R35 for Japan has achieved the desired level of sales.
Japan is emphasized. Retailers now have a large inventory of 2024 GT-Rs waiting to be sold, and the vehicle is available for configuration as of the time of publication. According to reports, the Japanese manufacturer will announce the impending canning of the R35 on March 14 along with the release of a special 1,500-unit run, of which 300 will be NISMOs.
MAGX was unable to clarify if they were speaking of global availability or just the Japanese market. Given the low demand for R35s, it seems likely that the mentioned publication relates to availability globally. In any event, on March 14, the manufacturer will reveal all.
It seems that Nissan will draw inspiration for the eagerly anticipated R36 from the 1,341-horsepower Nissan Hyper Force concept displayed at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023. The GT-R’s rounded taillights and hazy front emblem add fuel to the fire, and Giovanny Arroba, Nissan’s program design director, has hinted at an all-electric GT-R as well.