Livestream begins at 1:30 AM Eastern/5:00 AM GMT on September 14.
Imagine this. It’s 2007, and the original Audi R8 celebrates its one-year anniversary. Meanwhile, the mechanically related Lamborghini Gallardo blows the fourth candle on the birthday cake. The year 2007 was also the year Nissan introduced the GT-R R35 supercar, which is still in production today. Godzilla will be around at least another year, as the 2022MY in Japan is set to go public.
Many reports have been made about the GT-R’s evolution for the R36-gen model. However, there are rumors that Nissan plans to make some final changes to the car. The latest information suggests that the twin-turbo V6 will get a mild hybrid setup thanks to a 48-volt starter. It will make the VR38DETT engine more efficient and allow it to meet stricter emission regulations. Rumours suggest that the slightly electrified powertrain will replace the gasoline-only GT-R in 2022, and continue to serve its purpose for at least another two years. Purists don’t have to give up on the supercar, as a Final Edition is expected. The car is said to have a little more than 700 horsepower and only 20 examples. This makes it likely that the price tag will be high considering its rarity. Nismo model It costs as low as $210,740 to live in the United States.
It could be that there has been no leaks or teasers regarding the JDM-spec 2022 GT-R. This could indicate that the model year changes are limited to design tweaks, as it has been in the past. A new special edition, not so special, could be in the Land of the Rising Sun. It will feature fresh paint jobs and new wheels. This would also include subtle cabin changes.
Nissan introduced the latest update to the R35 in April. It was a US-spec GT-R Nismo Special Edition. This edition features a clear-coated carbon-fiber hood with exposed weave. The built-to-order supercar, which is shown here in Stealth Gray, rides on 20-inch Rays-forged aluminum wheels. The car is also available in Japan, so the livestream will focus on something else.
The event will begin at 2:30 pm local time on September 14th. If you are watching from Europe, it will start at 5:30 am GMT or at 1:30 am if your viewing from the East Coast of the United States. This is a rare opportunity to watch a GTR-related livestream. While the chances of anything substantial being revealed are slim, we still want to see how Nissan continues to improve the performance machine almost 15 years after it was launched.