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In 1966, Nissan acquired a small Japanese company named Prince, which had a rich history in motor racing, and together they engineered a car that would become a legend - the Skyline GT-R. Before the merger, Prince had tried to challenge Porsche in the world of motorsports, most notably in 1964 when it attempted to beat the Porsche 904. Although unsuccessful then, Prince responded in 1965 with the development of the mid-engine Nissan R380 race car, which triumphed over the Porsche 906 at the 1966 Japanese Grand Prix. This competitive spirit became part of Nissan's DNA, culminating in some of the most iconic performance cars ever built in Japan.
Among these legends, few cars have attracted as much admiration as the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, particularly the 1999 V-Spec variant. But the GT-R’s legacy began decades earlier. The GT-R badge first appeared in 1969 on a 2.0-liter Nissan Skyline, but the model's true modern evolution started in 1989 with the R32. That generation introduced the revolutionary ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system, a game-changer that defined future GT-R models and set the performance bar higher than ever before. By the time the R34 arrived in 1999, the Skyline GT-R had become a global phenomenon, combining motorsport engineering with refined street performance in a way few others could match.
In 2007, Nissan unveiled the GT-R R35 at the Tokyo Motor Show as a 2009 model, dropping the Skyline name and creating a stand-alone performance brand. This all-new GT-R stunned the automotive world. Built on the Nissan Midship Premium platform, the car was powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine hand-assembled by one of only four specially trained master technicians. The result was a staggering 480 horsepower that propelled the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, with braking performance just as impressive - coming to a full stop in only 37 meters. Its electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system and dual-clutch transmission borrowed heavily from Formula 1 technology, allowing the GT-R to outclass rivals from Porsche and Lamborghini. For the first time in its history, the GT-R was made available in both left- and right-hand drive, solidifying its global presence.
Over the years, the R35 GT-R continued to evolve, though never completely redesigned. The 2017 model featured an upgraded interior and an increase of 20 horsepower, while the 2023 facelift refined its styling and improved ride comfort without altering its aggressive stance. In 2024, Nissan introduced aerodynamic upgrades that boosted downforce while preserving the same drag coefficient of 0.26, thanks to a narrower front grille and thinner mesh design. Available in GT-R Premium, T-Spec, and the high-performance GT-R NISMO trim levels, the car continued to earn its place among the elite supercars of the world.
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