Here’s Every Change Nissan Made To The 2025 GT-R

Summary

• The 2025 Nissan GT-R has received minor updates in performance and interior design.
• Limited mechanical modifications include engine components from the NISMO Special Edition in T-Spec and Track Editions.
• Speculation surrounds the 2025 GT-R being the last model of its generation ahead of a potential electric successor, the Hyper Force.

During the second week of March, Nissan unveiled the 2025 edition of the GT-R in Yokohama. The Japanese supercar, featuring all-wheel drive and a front longitudinal engine, represents the latest evolution of the R35 series launched in 2007, which could be categorized as Nissan’s flagship supercar.

The Nissan GT-R comes with some updates for its 2025 model, including adjustments in the technical department to enhance its performance. Making their debut are the GT-R Premium Edition T-Spec and the GT-R Track Edition designed by NISMO, the Yokohama-based company’s division dedicated to sports and racing models.

On the other hand, visual appearance, design, and interior equipment were barely revised. Nonetheless, this did not prevent prices from rising in Japan, the first market where it will be available.

While this update may signal something positive for the Japanese sports car and demonstrates an interest in staying up to date, media outlets in its home country suggest that this might be the last model of this generation. There are many doubts about its future, and it is not ruled out that it will have a replacement, which, based on the global trend, could be electric.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Nissan, Mag X and CarBuzz.

The Debut In Japan Unveiled The Premiere Of The New Color “Blue Heaven”

Amidst all the circulating rumors suggesting that the GT-R is on its deathbed, Nissan unveiled the limited-production 2025 model in Japan. Truth be told, this iteration didn’t undergo many changes compared to its predecessor, although there are still some notable updates, including subtle aesthetic tweaks.

Blue Heaven Color Option Exclusive To The Premium Edition Trim

Among the minimal changes to the GT-R for 2025, one of them stands out for its visual appeal. We’re talking about the introduction of a sweet new interior color, called “Blue Heaven”. This detail, undoubtedly pleasing to the eye and evoking a hint of ’90s nostalgia, is exclusively available in the Premium Edition trim, which serves as the base model in the United States.

It’s important to note that, in Japan, there is a greater variety of GT-R trims, totaling eight. The Pure Edition, the Black Edition, the Premium Edition and the Track Edition are all part of the standard GT-R lineup, with both the Premium and Track models offered in T-Spec format. Additionally, there’s the NISMO and the NISMO Special Edition.

Prices Keep Rising Despite Minimal Alterations

The aesthetics, design, or interior equipment weren’t significantly altered. Nonetheless, there was still a price increase for the models offered on the Japanese market.

The 2025 GT-R Premium Edition, which stands out for the option of selecting an interior color in “Blue Heaven,” will be priced at $105,400, while the Pure Edition, the most basic trim, will be offered at $97,700. Topping the range is the NISMO Special Edition, with a price of $207,000.

These prices, confirmed by Nissan during the unveiling event held in Yokohama, correspond to the models that will be sold in Japan. Orders for the 2025 Nissan GT-R are now open in the Japanese market, with sales expected to begin from June. Therefore, expect to hear updates on which of these changes will be implemented for the North American models in the coming months.

Mechanical Changes Are Limited To The Premium Edition T-Spec And Track Edition Models

Since its debut in 2007, while it has received various updates and seen its base price increase by over $50,000, the all-wheel-drive monster affectionately known as Godzilla remains largely unchanged.

NISMO Special Edition Components Integrated Into Other Models

According to Nissan’s statement, for the 2025 model year, both the Premium Edition T-Spec and the Track Edition models are receiving engine components that were previously exclusive to the NISMO Special Edition.

Confirmed only for the Japanese market for now, these models will be equipped with the NISMO’s weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshafts.

The VR38DETT Engine Is Still Legendary

Regarding the powertrain, Nissan’s VR38DETT engine will continue to power the R35 GT-R. This engine has been the backbone of the GT-R’s performance for years. Meanwhile, the Japanese market version, the GT-R NISMO Special Edition receives the edition that comes with the special NISMO tuning.

It’s worth noting that, in the base trim and in the United States, the 3.8-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine delivers 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque through a six-speed automatic transmission. That figure increases to 600 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque in the NISMO configuration.

Nissan hasn’t disclosed how much power this internal hardware adds to those models, but at the very least, they stated that it will ensure better performance based on quicker response and greater precision.

Small Details That Showcase Nissan’s Dedication To Each Unit Produced

In addition to the internal hardware upgrades, both the GT-R Premium Edition T-Spec and the GT-R Track Edition will now feature a special aluminum badge. This badge will detail which of the select few Takumi master craftsmen hand-built the engine for that particular car. As of 2019, the most recent year for which information is available, there were just five of these master craftspeople.

Furthermore, there’s a new gold-colored model number plate located in the engine bay. This plate provides detailed information about the specific car, including the chassis number, the engine it received, the type of transaxle it has, and the color/trim configuration. These additions add a touch of exclusivity and craftsmanship to each GT-R, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail that goes into its production.

Unchanged Exterior Design: Adjustments Implemented For The 2024 Model Remain

Although no significant exterior changes were made, this latest evolution retains the improvements introduced by Nissan in the 2024 facelift.

Subtle Styling Modifications That Made An Impact On Aerodynamics

Looking back a bit, last year, the Japanese company geared up the GT-R for 2024 with some minor styling updates, one of them being the implementation of new front and rear fascias. As clarified by Nissan, this new styling wasn’t just for aesthetic purposes; it also enhances the GT-R’s aerodynamics, increasing the total downforce while maintaining the coefficient of drag at 0.26.

In addition to that, the GT-R NISMO models received a new rear wing, as well as a new front lip, rear diffuser, and new canards to further enhance downforce.

Millennium Jade And Midnight Purple Paint Options Still Available

On another note, last year also saw the return of the Nissan GT-R T-Spec to the lineup, offering its beloved Millennium Jade and Midnight Purple paint options. Alongside these legacy colors, the T-Spec was equipped with gold-painted 20-inch Rays wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, and revised suspension tuning.

For the 2025 model, no modifications to the exterior design have been announced in any regard, largely due to these changes made last year. Therefore, it’s expected that these modifications and additions remain.

2025 Nissan GT-R R35: Limited Production And Farewell Rumors

The R35-generation GT-R made its debut in 2007, meaning that the 2025 model year will mark its 18th year in existence. As the company begins to shift towards electrification, it’s difficult not to speculate that these updates could be among the last we see for the R35 before it bows out.

Production Is Set To Be Capped At 1,500 Units

According to the Japanese magazine Mag X, and although it hasn’t been officially confirmed by Nissan yet, it appears that the production of the 2025 GT-R could be limited to 1,500 units, with 300 of them based on the versions signed by NISMO.

This was further described by CarBuzz, to which they added that Nissan allegedely informed Japanese dealers that the decision to end production of the current GT-R was due to the company’s inability to produce many of the car’s parts in the future.

Based on this information, it appears that this might be the last GT-R R35 to be produced before production ceases. If that’s true, focusing the updates towards collectibility is probably a smart move. We’ll be sad to see the R35 depart, but what an incredible run it has already been.

Hyper Force Concept: Nissan’s Electric Bet For The Future

Continuing with the rumors circulating in Japan, the Nissan Hyper Force Concept, unveiled during the 2023 edition of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, is speculated to be the model that succeeds the GT-R R35. Featuring an aggressive style with a prominent rear wing and butterfly doors, it was presented as a powerful electric supercar equipped with solid-state batteries for lightweight performance, aimed at delivering high performance on the tracks. However, a possible release date has not yet been established.

With the solid-state battery system, the Hyper Force could harness up to 1,000 kW of power, roughly equivalent to 1,322 horsepower. Additionally, Nissan mentioned that the electric supercar will feature the e-4ORCE system developed by the company, which provides all-wheel drive capabilities through front and rear motors.

Internally known as the R36, this electric supercar will focus on weight reduction to maximize performance on notable tracks such as the Nurburgring.

In this way, Nissan joins a great number of automakers in the process of electrifying their new models. Whether this is a positive development or not depends on individual preferences and opinions, but it’s clear that it marks a significant trend for the future of automobiles.