Final Edition Nissan GT-R To Have 530 kW

David Taylor

11 Sep 2020

Final Edition Nissan GT-R To Have 530 kW

We are nearing the end of this generation of Nissan GT-R, but the Japanese brand plans to unleash one absolute monster before production ends.

Pictured here is the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign, and it's important because the engine in that will be powering the Nissan GT-R Final Edition. 

Based on a report by Best Car Web, the production of this generation of Nissan GT-R is winding down, with an all-new model due in 2023 at the very earliest. However, Nissan is not going to quietly end things as plans are afoot to introduce an absolute monster as a fitting send-off. The limited-edition GT-R50 by Italdesign is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6, which produces a thundering 530 kW and 780 Nm. Unlike the Italdesign version, this final edition GT-R is going to not going to have an insane price tag. As it stands, Best Car Web predicts the Nissan GT-R R35 Final Edition will cost around $377k. That's a lot of money, granted, but in comparison to the Italdesign's $1 million tag, it's a bargain. 

The engine in question has been substantially upgraded by Nissan's Motorsport arm Nismo and features a turbocharging setup straight from the GT3 race car. The car will also feature upgrades to the dual-clutch transmission as well as much larger intercoolers. The standard Nissan GT-R is not slow by any means. With a claimed acceleration time of 2.9 seconds to 100 kph, it's one very quick machine. This Final Edition is expected to shave a few tenths off this time. 

For those looking into the future, the all-new generation of Nissan GT-R is expected to be revealed in 2023 and could feature a hybrid powertrain.

Further Reading

Nissan celebrates 50 years of the GT-R

Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition (2019) Launch Review

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2017 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb Highlights Video

Nissan's iconic "Hakosuka" Skyline GT-R: SentiMETAL Ep3

David Taylor

David Taylor

Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.

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