No R36 - R35 End Of The Line!

[kymbo]

I recently heard a rumour from sources in Japan that, The 2012/13 Nissan R35 is the last GTR for at least this decade?

Apparently Nissan have achieved their goal of smashing the World and burning their reputation into the sports car scene as the producers of the World's best ever performing value for money super car.

It makes sense when you consider how long the R34 magic lasted, years after they stopped making them.

It may be anywhere between 5 to 8 years before we see an R36?

Anyway, if this is the case, it will be interesting to see the affect this will have on the value and demand of used R35's.

Has anybody else heard the same?

Edited February 15, 2012 by kymbo

[Longz]

damm R36 ill be a grandpa by then lol seems like it will take another decade again..

Unless they plan on releasing special edition R35's ... NUR Z tune etc

[domino_z]

my intention was to sell the r35 when the r36 is released.... looks like I'll be hanging onto this car for a while then

we'll know for certain by about mid year to see if they start working on a 2013 (US 2014)

if true, may even look at buying a 100% stock spec v out of japan for the collection

[OzStriker]

Interesting.

I have heard a few arguments suggesting this couldn't happen with all the investment made in GTR facilities at dealerships, but I am sure our dealer delivery charges and hourly labour rate for GTR techs has nicely covered those little investments!

[domino_z]

the more you think about it, the more it makes sense

dealers will continue to profit from the servicing of the existing cars, and more so as they start changing hands on used market and km's rack up exponentially

with the shift towards green energy, there is no doubt the next GTR will employ some form of hybrid tech. And I don't believe any manufacturers are anywhere near using this tech in high performance app's. It'll take them years of development to fine tune it

plus there's no where more to go with the current drip feed power increase on the r35. They'd be at the limit now of factory warrantied power levels (hence the small power jump in 2012 for marketing above all else). Doubtful they'd invest in an improved gearbox or change engine internals this late in the cycle to warranty over 600hp. They've also run out of chassis tuning ideas - read stiffer springs on one side to counter balance drivers weight in a 1700+kg car is pure wank

Edited February 16, 2012 by domino_z

[GT-R OZ]

Nissan have already clearly indicated that production of the R35 with continue until the end of of 2014. So there will be a further 2 updates.

[domino_z]

i took kymbo's post as meaning there will be no further development - doesnt make sense for nissan to just stop production entirely, id imagine they'll keep building the current car for a few more years

Edited February 16, 2012 by domino_z

[iseekool]

i took kymbo's post as meaning there will be no further development - doesnt make sense for nissan to just stop production entirely, id imagine they'll keep building the current car for a few more years

Possible. Maybe something like a series 2.

Good example is the MkiV Toyota Supra that ran from 1993 to 2002, mainly cosmetic with some mechanical upgrades.

I'd "imagine" Nissan would do something similar (as there is money to be made on a proven formula). Probably some more cosmetic tweaks, maybe a direct injection engine with variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust with lift.... Maybe introduce flex fuel.

[MrBlonde]

While they still sell in US and worldwide they will still make them, providing they are profitable.

[domino_z]

While they still sell in US and worldwide they will still make them, providing they are profitable.

hurry up and get on the wagon mate - then grab your mate over there with the tuned 996 tt and come down to melb for some good driving roads

[MrBlonde]

hurry up and get on the wagon mate - then grab your mate over there with the tuned 996 tt and come down to melb for some good driving roads

Sounds like a plan Sam!

[LSX-438]

While they still sell in US and worldwide they will still make them, providing they are profitable.

Excactly. Production is limited alright.

Limited to how many they can SELL.

[mikk999]

The last 300ZX went from 1989-2000, pretty much an 11 year run.

The GT-R is not as popular and not as profitable, so i'm speculating that we won't see an 11 year run for the GT-R.

[Berk]

The days of large businesses making these sorts of decisions based on ideologies alone are long gone. Nissan know they have a responsibility to their shareholders to make as much cash as they can, the slick wankers in charge aren't car enthusiasts. They are money hungry narcs and they will stop at very little to make more money, it's what they do. I don't see them binning a hugely successful, iconic and profitable car just because they have achieved some fluffy goal.

You want a chunky prediction? We will see the R36 this decade.

[rehab2010]

i took kymbo's post as meaning there will be no further development - doesnt make sense for nissan to just stop production entirely, id imagine they'll keep building the current car for a few more years

Completely agree.

Even if we look at the engine emissions legislation we can be positive and confident that VR38DETT is not going to disappear in a hurry.

Euro 6 is only starting on the Sept 2014.

[iplen]

For Nissan to get their money back on the engine and gearbox alone they need more than 7 year run in one model,