In the end, the result was more than obvious: 6. But it soon became more than obvious the focus of the feature was on the gray example of the R35 GT-R variety, as the latter not only recouped the difference, but also spearheaded towards the finish line like a spaceship and soon made its opponent look as if it was standing still. And there is no need to take our word for granted, as we have yet another eloquent example of what can be done with an R35 Nissan GT-R… at the local quarter-mile dragstrip!Ĭourtesy of the videographer behind the Drag Racing and Car Stuff channel on YouTube, who has caught a feisty R35 Nissan GT-R at Bradenton Motorsports Park (Bradenton, Florida) right when it was ready to battle a sibling, we now (allegedly) have the first member of the ‘stock location turbo’ pack that dropped into the sixes! And it all happened during one night of action (the video embedded below was uploaded on March 16th) between a gray GT-R and a black sibling.Īs the light turned green, the first to jitter off the starting block like a hungry animal was the black contender to quarter-mile dragstrip glory, which soon took a comfortable lead.

Because it has been around for so long, most issues have already been sorted out and tuning enthusiasts can just focus on massive upgrades based on a very stable initial platform. Plus, they are still well-beloved across the entire aftermarket realm.Īnd its longevity is also coming with another, interesting consequence. After all, just last year Nissan stopped taking orders for the GT-R50, the 50th-anniversary celebration model with 710 hp, and for the 2024 model year both the regular and Nismo variants were thoroughly updated… once again. Meanwhile, the heir to the five generations of Skyline GT-R lineage has nothing to be ashamed of or afraid of being called out that it has grown long in the tooth. For example, the fifth generation of the Tacoma sibling in SUV form has been around since 2009, the Mopar since 2008, and the legendary Japanese sports car since the final days of 2007! And they are all still going strong, even if not for long, as far as the Stellantis model is concerned. Look at some long-running nameplates like the Toyota 4Runner, Dodge Challenger, or the R35 Nissan GT-R. And the automotive industry makes it all seem even easier. I feel that is a nice recipe for getting as far as possible without resorting to extreme measures like that millionaire CEO who is trying to completely reverse aging inside his body, but needs an army of doctors and a draconic life regimen to (potentially) succeed. The Nissan stated the least power a car would offer.Usually, when we try to stay young, we traditionally eat healthier, sleep more, and exercise. The twin-turbo V6 engine was upgraded from 500 hp in 2009 to 530 in 2012 and up to 545 in 2016 But since the engine was hand-built, each car had a different real power. The 2011 model featured an iPod connectivity and USB port in addition to the HDD installed. Like before, it was used for measuring various car performances and also for the audio and navigation system. On the inside, the car-maker improved the material's quality and the infotainment system. Bigger wheels with new designs were installed. The front bumper included the LED daytime running lights and in the rear, a new diffuser was installed to improve the air-flow underneath the car. In 2011, the facelift brought more power and a better look for the vehicle. It could stay side-by-side with cars like Ferrari F430, Porsche Turbo or Lamborghini Gallardo. The arrival of the R35 Nissan GT-R in 2007, after a five-year absence, ditched the Skyline name but continued its legacy, and has continued production for a remarkable 16 years. The 2007 GT-R lost the “Skyline” name but it offered the expected performances. Over time, the cars that wore the Skyline GT-R badges became more and more powerful and with the addition of the ATESSA E-TS all-wheel-drive system, it was even faster. The history of the GT-R badge goes back in time to the '60s, when it was used by Prince, a former Japanese name that merged with the Datsun-Nissan.

The look of the car and the on-paper specs were in the super-cars league, but at half the price.

When Nissan unveiled the car at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2007, the car enthusiast world was set on fire.

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