'R36' Nissan GT-R Release Date - Expect To Wait A Few More Years

Nissan is still discussing exactly how the next GT-R will shape up, but the current one isn't going anywhere just yet, at least
'R36' Nissan GT-R Release Date - Expect To Wait A Few More Years

More than five years ago, the Nissan Vision Gran Turismo concept was released. We studied its angular flanks, knowing that the next GT-R would be taking styling inspiration from the striking vehicle. Fast forward to today, however, and the R35 is still here, getting older and more expensive.

A replacement is far from imminent. The R36 is still only in the discussion phase, with Nissan yet to decide if the car will be hybrid or fully electric, Motoring reports. Speaking to the publication, GT-R programme chief Hiroshi Tamura dropped a few hints as to where the next GT-R’s journey is at right now. “I have it in my mind, but not for outside. So nobody knows. I cannot tell you,” he said, adding, “But I can say, imagining for a next-generation [GT-R] is already in a chat. Talking about the solutions.”

Even though Tamura-san isn’t revealing a whole lot at this stage, it’s pretty clear that we won’t be seeing a production car for years. So does that mean the world will be left GT-R-less once the R35 stops being made? Not necessarily.

'R36' Nissan GT-R Release Date - Expect To Wait A Few More Years

Pointing out that the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R generations were pretty much the same cars underneath, Tamura-san reckons the R35 could have a 20-year run. “Yes, R35 is long [as in old]. But for model year 2017 it is almost a new body shape. The body is technology,” he said.

The R35’s production life may be stretched far enough that it’ll go off sale not long before the R36 arrives in showrooms. The only trouble for Tamura-san, who’s 58, is that it’ll come after a mandatory retirement age of 60. He’ll be calling the shots early in the next car’s life, before passing the baton on to someone else. We can’t wait to see the GT-R legacy he leaves behind.

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That_1_Guy

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08/22/2019 - 07:57 |
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Welp, here’s to another half decade before the GT-R gets replaced

08/22/2019 - 11:36 |
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Jake 136

Stretching the R 3 5 for as looooonnnggg as they can

08/22/2019 - 12:23 |
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Lord Saucius The Divine

In reply to by Jake 136

Extra loooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnggg

08/22/2019 - 13:11 |
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Just like they’re doing the 370Z

08/22/2019 - 13:16 |
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R 3 5

08/22/2019 - 21:23 |
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dangit it didn’t work

08/22/2019 - 21:23 |
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Anonymous

Renault is not giving them money.
Plus Nissan is down on sales

08/22/2019 - 12:51 |
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Peanut_guy

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

12 000 jobs to delete is a hard thing to do. A GT-R nor a 370z is going to happen in the next few years.

08/22/2019 - 13:21 |
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Lord Saucius The Divine

Wonder how expensive it will be in the future…

08/22/2019 - 13:11 |
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Anonymous

I have a 2012 Premium and I LOVE it. Only car I’ve EVER owned with ZERO issues. Not a single one. 56k mi on the odo and probably a good 2,000 launches 😊

08/22/2019 - 15:17 |
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Anonymous

No problem, it will come out when I am in the market for an R35😂

08/22/2019 - 15:50 |
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Matthew Henderson

What I think they should do is give the R35 one more big make-over in a few years (2022-2024), experiment a little with different technologies for a power-train, and use the GT-R’s legacy to shape the R36. To be honest, though… considering the GT-R is an enthusiast’s car, I think it would be unwise to go for a fully electric car.

08/22/2019 - 16:03 |
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I guess they will go hybrid then

11/12/2019 - 09:15 |
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Anonymous

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08/22/2019 - 20:02 |
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