Two new special editions of the Nissan GT-R have been announced, both of them paying homage to the history of this storied Japanese supercar.
Bolstering the current 2024 model range, the GT-R T-Spec Takumi and Skyline Editions major on exclusive paint colours and interior finishes.
There is a catch for UK enthusiasts, though. Only buyers in North America will be able to purchase one of these limited-production models.
2024 Nissan GT-R Skyline Edition
Bayside Blue was one of the most iconic paint colours associated with the R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R.Â
Nissan officially retired the colour when R34 production ended in 2007. However, it was revived briefly in 2019, featuring on the Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition.
Now Bayside Blue is back again for the GT-R Skyline Edition, with Nissan saying the special model ‘references the abundant beauty found in skylines across Japan’. The colour is combined with a new Sora Blue interior finish.
Like other models in the 2024 GT-R lineup, the Skyline Edition features a 565hp version of Nissan’s twin-turbocharged V6 engine, combined with all-wheel drive.
2024 Nissan GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition
The GT-R T-Spec Takumi Edition is a tribute to the eponymous takumi master craftspeople who assemble the 3.8 litre V6 engine by hand.
For this special model, a red-etched plate beneath the bonnet acknowledges the person who built that specific engine, rather like the badges found on Mercedes-AMG vehicles. A gold VIN plate is added for good measure.
Takumi Edition cars come finished in stunning Midnight Purple, with a contrasting Mori Green interior. Carbon-ceramic brakes and a set of 20-inch gold-painted RAYS forged alloy wheels are included as part of the standard T-Spec equipment.
Racing against the clock
Nissan has built more than 40,000 examples of the ‘R35’ GT-R since production commenced in late 2007.
Sales for European markets ended in 2022, following the introduction of new drive-by noise regulations in the EU and UK. The GT-R was also removed from sale from Australia in 2021 due to changing side-impact rules.
Nissan is yet to confirm how long the GT-R has left in other global markets, although rumours suggest the recently announced 2025 model year could be the last for this long-lived legend.
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