Nissan GT-R
Nissan GT-R (R35)
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Nissan GT-R (R35) · 2007–2024

The R35 GT-R is a front-engined, AWD 2+2 coupe built around a hand-assembled 3.8L twin-turbo V6 (VR38DETT) driving a rear-mounted dual-clutch transaxle with ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive. Collectors prize it as the giant-killer 'Godzilla' that matched supercar pace for a fraction of the price across a 17-year production run, with values now firming for pristine early launch cars and final-year special editions.

The one to have: A final-year (2024) T-spec: the sendoff trim on the R35, built with the 565 hp VR38DETT, exclusive heritage colours (Millennium Jade or Midnight Purple), Mori Green semi-aniline leather and special-finish forged RAYS wheels. Delivery-mileage examples are the clean bookend to Godzilla's long run and already trade well above their ~$144k MSRP. A pristine, single-owner 2009 launch car is the lower-cost alternative 'one to have'.

Specification
Engine
3.8L twin-turbo V6
VR38DETT, hand-assembled by Takumi, dual intercooled turbos
Output
480–565 hp
487–600 PS across trims; up to 481 lb-ft; power rose across model years
0-60 mph
~3.5s to ~2.9s
2009 launch to post-2017 cars; ~196 mph top speed
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch
Rear transaxle (GR6) with ATTESA E-TS AWD
The market
Verified sales on file
5
Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Median sale
$64k
all tracked results
★ Final-year 2024 T-spec
$130k
median of 2 target-spec sales
Top result
$179k
Bring a Trailer · Mar 2025
Benchmarks: early driver ~$45k – clean early ~$62k – pristine low-mile early ~$80k+; final-year T-spec/special editions $150k–200k+ · Trend: firming at both ends; pristine early launch cars and final T-spec/special editions lead

Know the real one

Each VR38DETT is hand-built by one of a small team of 'Takumi' master technicians in a clean room, and wears a numbered plaque bearing the builder's name — a genuine engine carries that plaque.
The 'premium midship' layout mounts the twin-clutch gearbox and transfer case at the rear, feeding ATTESA E-TS AWD for near 53/47 balance; this is what separates the R35 from a conventional front-engine coupe.
Output climbed steadily: roughly 480 hp at the 2009 US launch, 530 hp for 2012, 545 hp for 2013, and 565 hp from the 2017 facelift onward, with the range-topping NISMO at 600 PS.
Trim tells: Black Edition and NISMO cars wore gloss-black RAYS wheels, while Premium and T-spec used machined/gunmetal (or T-spec bronze) forged RAYS. Many R35s were heavily tuned or remapped, so unmodified, stock-boost, low-mile cars are the exception and command a premium.

Verified sales · ★ = target spec · foreign results converted to USD as noted

DateVenueYearSpecMilesPriceLocNote
Oct 2025Cars & Bids2008Early launch coupe, Gun Metallic ★10,000$80,500CASold Oct 2025 for $80,500. One California owner from new, ~600 miles/year, clean Carfax with no accidents — a benchmark result for a pristine early launch car.
Mar 2025Bring a Trailer2024T-spec, Midnight Purple ★29$179,000—Delivery-mile (29 mi) final-year T-spec in Midnight Purple with Mori Green leather, sold for $179,000 against a ~$144k MSRP — a ~$35k premium over sticker for the sealed bookend spec.
Nov 2024Bring a Trailer2009Premium17,000$64,000—Sold Nov 2024 for $64,000 with ~17k miles. Representative money for a clean, well-kept early Premium.
Jan 2024Barrett-Jackson2009Coupe—$59,400AZSold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Jan 2024, for $59,400. Mid-market early-car result.
Aug 2023Bring a Trailer2009Coupe27,000$62,250—Sold Aug 2023 for $62,250 with ~27k miles. Shows the early-car floor holding steady into 2023.

Where to hunt

Bring a Trailer — Nissan GT-R resultsR35 auction history and live listings Classic.com — Nissan GT-R marketAggregated sold prices and trend Glenmarch — Nissan GT-R resultsGlobal auction result database
Research file — market data verified through July 18, 2026. Sources: individually observed results via Classic.com feeds, BaT, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby's, Broad Arrow, Gooding, Collecting Cars, PCARMARKET and venue coverage, plus marque registries and factory press material.