Nissan GT-R bows out with two special editions for US market

The writing has been on the wall for the Nissan R35 GT-R for quite a few years now.

While the car is still very much a thrill in terms of driving pleasure, we can’t hide the fact that its age, ever-tightening global emissions regulations, and the era of electrification raising the bar for supercar performance are the factors spelling the end of “Godzilla”.

After being discontinued in Europe two years ago, Nissan has announced the GT-R is going away in the North American market for good, beginning this October. But with that being said, the supercar slayer is bowing out with two special models – the Skyline and T-Spec Takumi Edition.

Beginning with the GT-R Skyline Edition, the special model comes in the signature Bayside Blue with a Sora Blue interior color scheme. It is based on the GT-R Premium variant that’s similar in spec to the 2024 model year GT-R that we have in the Philippine market.

On the other hand, the GT-R T-Spec Takumi Edition pays tribute to the craftsmen responsible for hand-assembling each of the GT-R’s VR38DETT engine in the last 17 years. While mechanically the same and producing 570 PS, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Takumi Edition will feature red-etched writing with the engine bay getting a gold VIN plate.

The T-Spec Takumi Edition will also feature a signature exterior color of the Skyline GT-R – Midnight Purple. Additionally, the interior trims are finished in exclusive Mori Green.

Much like the standard T-Spec models, the Takumi Edition has wider front fenders and gets mechanical enhancements such as carbon ceramic brakes taken from the GT-R NISMO, gold-colored 20-inch Rays forged wheels, NISMO-tuned Vehicle Dynamics Control.

Nissan will only be making fewer than 200 units for the special edition GT-Rs for the US market. The automaker says while the R35 GT-R leaves an unforgettable legacy, Nissan is now hyperfocused on the future and the next era of exciting innovation in performance.

As for the Philippine market, Nissan PH is yet to make announcements regarding the fate of the GT-R. But even if it still remains in the lineup, it might not be the case for very long.