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Nissan GT-R

2017 Nissan GT-R
2017 Nissan GT-R. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Nissan built the GT-R in 1969–1973 and 1989–today. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2005 Nissan GT-R PROTO to the 2024 Nissan GT-R. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
1969–1973 and 1989–today
Brand from
Japan
Body styles
Coupé
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
5 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 485 hp in the 2008 GT-R to 573 hp in the 2024 GT-R. It got heavier along the way: 1,740 kg for the 2008 car, 1,785 kg for the 2024. The most powerful here is the 2017 Nissan GT-R at 573 hp (427 kW), more than 92% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2011 Nissan GT-R, in 2.8 s.

Every GT-R in the catalog

2005 Nissan GT-R PROTO

2005 Nissan GT-R PROTO Concept

Specs not listed

At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2008 GT-R485 hp (362 kW)434 lb-ft (588 Nm)3.5 s193 mph (311 km/h)1,740 kg (3,836 lb)3.8 L V6All Wheel DriveSequential, 6 Speed—
2011 GT-R550 hp (410 kW)466 lb-ft (632 Nm)2.8 s196 mph (315 km/h)1,740 kg (3,836 lb)3.8 L V6All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic17 mpg
2017 GT-R573 hp (427 kW)467 lb-ft (633 Nm)3.4 s199 mph (320 km/h)1,740 kg (3,836 lb)3.8 L V6All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic18 mpg
2024 GT-R573 hp (427 kW)467 lb-ft (633 Nm)——1,785 kg (3,935 lb)3.8 L V6All Wheel Drive6-automatic speed GR6 dual clutch18 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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