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Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is a Japanese high-performance sports car and grand tourer produced by Nissan from 2007 to 2025.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Nissan GT-R is a Japanese high-performance sports car and grand tourer produced from 2007 to 2025. It is the R35-generation successor to the Skyline GT-R nameplate, known for all-wheel drive and a twin-turbo V6.

What it is

The GT-R (short for Gran Turismo–Racing) is a 2+2 coupé with a front-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive. Nissan produced it from 2007 to 2025, making it an 18-year run for the R35 generation.

Key details

Nissan stated a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph), though independent tests recorded slightly different figures. The car became known for rapid acceleration and high-speed stability, with later trims like the NISMO offering higher output and pricing.

Why it matters

The GT-R was positioned as a high-performance alternative to more expensive supercars. It was sold in Canada as part of Nissan’s North American lineup and is widely recognized as one of Japan’s best-known performance cars.

In short

  • Produced from 2007 to 2025 as the R35 generation.
  • Features a 3.8L twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive.
  • Nissan stated top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).
  • Sold in Canada as a high-performance grand tourer.
Canadian angle

The GT-R was sold in Canada as part of Nissan’s North American lineup, and Canadian readers may know it as one of Japan’s best-known high-performance cars.

Quick questions

What is a GT-R?
The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car and grand tourer produced by Nissan. The name GT-R stands for "Gran Turismo–Racing".
How much does a GT-R cost?
Pricing varied by model year and trim. A 2024 GT-R started at $122,985 in the U.S., and the final 2025 model year was reported at about $121,090.
GT-R top speed
Nissan stated a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph) for the GT-R. Independent publications have recorded slightly different results, including around 313.8 km/h (195 mph).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_GT-R
    Supports: Production years, model code, body style, seating layout, and general description.
  2. Japanese Wikipedia — https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E7%94%A3%E3%83%BBGT-R
    Supports: Production period, top speed stated by Nissan, and performance figures.
  3. MotorTrend — https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-does-gt-r-stand-for
    Supports: Meaning of GT-R, 2024 starting price, and performance references.
  4. Carwow — https://www.carwow.co.uk/nissan/gt-r
    Supports: General market positioning and performance description.
  5. Nissan of Visalia — https://www.nissanofvisalia.com/blogs/6201/what-does-gtr-stand-for-nissan
    Supports: GT-R expansion as Gran Turismo–Racing.