The final unit of the Nissan GT-R sports car produced at the Tochigi Plant on the 26th

Nissan announced on the 26th that it has ended production of the GT-R sports car. The current R35 model, which is the sixth generation, began production in 2007 and has delivered approximately 48,000 units to date. Production was discontinued due to increasing difficulties in meeting environmental and safety regulations, as well as challenges in parts procurement. The president commented, “The GT-R will evolve and return once again,” hinting at a future revival.

A commemorative ceremony was held at the Tochigi Plant in Tochigi Prefecture, where stakeholders from parts manufacturers witnessed the shipment of the final unit, painted in a special purple color.

The GT-R debuted in 1969 as a race-spec version of the Skyline sports sedan. It has experienced two previous production halts and subsequent revivals. Initially marketed primarily domestically, the current model dropped the “Skyline” name to become an independent model line and began global sales. Known for its high performance, the 570-horsepower high-output engine was assembled by a team of nine master craftsmen referred to as “Takumi.”

Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car first introduced in 1969, gaining legendary status for its technological innovation and dominance in motorsports. The modern iteration, known by its internal code “R35,” was launched in 2007 and is celebrated for its advanced all-wheel-drive system, twin-turbocharged engine, and exceptional performance that rivals far more expensive supercars.

Tochigi Plant

The Tochigi Plant is a major automobile manufacturing facility operated by Nissan in Kaminokawa, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1968, it has a long history of producing many of the company’s iconic performance models, including the Skyline and GT-R. Today, it is a advanced center for vehicle production, specializing in premium and high-performance vehicles.

Skyline

“Skyline” is a general term for the distinctive outline of a city’s buildings and structures against the sky. It is not a specific cultural site but rather an evolving feature of urban landscapes, with famous examples like New York’s skyline developing throughout the 20th century with the construction of iconic skyscrapers.

R35

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Takumi

“Takumi” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a Japanese concept meaning “artisan” or “master craftsperson,” representing a dedication to achieving the highest level of skill in a particular trade. Historically, it embodies centuries of Japanese craftsmanship traditions, where knowledge is passed down through generations to preserve and perfect techniques in arts like pottery, textiles, and woodworking.