The Nissan GT-R, which has been in production since 2007, is nearing the end of its life due to strict regulatory requirements. After 17 years on the market, the legendary R35 will be removed from the assembly lines by the end of 2025, as the car no longer meets modern standards.
In his interview with Top Gear, Nissan global product manager Pierre Luan said the company would like to continue producing the GT-R for many years, but regulations are forcing it to stop production.
Unfortunately, no replacement for the R35 is planned yet. Once production ends, there will be no immediate replacement for the GT-R at the Tochigi plant. Luan emphasized that the history of the GT-R has known such production interruptions, and it is likely to happen again.
Last year's Nissan Hyper Force Concept hinted at a possible future for a solid-state battery electric R36. However, the next generation GT-R is not expected to appear before 2030. Nissan program manager Giovanni Arroba said Hyper Force is a "bold but realistic dream" that the company plans to realize by the end of this decade.
In addition to the GT-R, Nissan is also developing other sports cars, including the new Z and a possible revival of the Silvia model, but the latter has yet to be officially confirmed.
Tighter environmental laws have already led to the recall of several iconic cars, such as the Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ, Porsche Boxster and Cayman. If these trends continue, many sports cars may disappear, so for many fans, buying their favorite models may be the last chance.