The Nissan 2025 GT-R, a long-awaited addition to the aging supercar roster, is poised for its debut in Japan. The car features several exciting modifications to its Premium Edition T-spec and Track Edition models, which include weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshafts meant to enhance the engine’s performance and minimize turbo lag. This futuristic move by Nissan not only showcases its dedication to technological advancement but also sets the bar high for supercar production in the coming years.
The 2025 GT-R’s Premium Edition
The Premium Edition T-spec and Track Edition models of the 2025 GT-R are packed with Nissan’s most advanced technology. These models employ weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshafts – a perfectionist’s touch aimed at reducing turbo lag and enlivening the engine’s responsiveness. For those with an eye for detail, Nissan installs an aluminum plaque in the engine bay, indicating the maker’s identity and the chassis number on a gold-colored plate.
Pricing and Availability
The Premium Edition comes with an inviting Blue Heaven interior and costs the equivalent of $105,400. However, bargain hunters can opt for the no less impressive Pure Edition at $97,700. The top-tier model, bearing a Nismo Special Edition badge, is price tagged at a whopping $207,000. Nissan is already taking orders, revealing that supply will be limited, hinting at the exclusivity of ownership.
The End of R35?
Intriguingly, Nissan has dropped cryptic hints about the R35 concluding production after this model year. A report from the Japanese publication Mag-X aligns with this, suggesting that only 1,500 units of the 2025 GT-R will be manufactured. Of these, 300 will be the coveted hot Nismo derivative. The report alleges that Nissan dealers were informed of discontinuity due to the unavailability of certain essential parts in the future.
Future of Nissan’s Supercars
The Nissan R35 started mass production in December 2007, but the engineering began much earlier in 2000. It boasted two iterations that led to the design of the production model. Interestingly, Nissan recently hinted at an all-electric GT-R with the Hyper Force concept at the Japan Mobility Show. The brand projects its electric dream to become tangible by the end of this decade.
The Gap in Nissan’s Lineup
If the R36 rolls out in 2030 as anticipated and the R35 takes an exit this year, Nissan will be without a flagship sports car for nearly half the decade. Ideally, car enthusiasts hope to see another GT-R with a combustion engine before the decade ends to complement the upcoming electric version.