After 18 Years, Nissan Proud Final R35 GT-R Looks Almost Identical to the First One

Company calls it “the only true heritage,” because, you know, they’re definitely the same.

YOKOHAMA—Nissan has unveiled the final version of its legendary R35 GT-R, a car that after 18 years of “refinements” now looks almost indistinguishable from the model that debuted in 2007.

Executives hailed the design consistency as proof of the GT-R’s timelessness. “The R35 has always been ahead of its time,” said spokesperson Hiroshi Tanaka. “If it looks like it’s from the future, then leave it alone until it catches up to the one from the future.”

Fans, however, remain in denial. “Nah bro, you just can’t see the major facelifts ‘cause you don’t know JDM,” said Javi Ma, a longtime Nissan enthusiast. “I love the GT-R, and I can tell if you have a 2009 model… most of the time.”

Designers claim subtle updates justify the “final edition” moniker, including a slightly tweaked front fascia and new paint options. Critics argue those changes are called “options.”

But GT-R owners are adamant. “I parked my 2010 next to the 2025 and you could see the difference, you just have to get close enough,” said Mark Strong. “Yes, sometimes I try to unlock the wrong car. But that’s ‘cause I’m sleepy or something.”

Industry analysts suggest Nissan simply perfected the art of car sales. “They had 18 years to innovate and chose instead to perfect the art of doing nothing and selling it for a lot,” said auto critic Linda Meyers. “It’s kind of inspiring.”

Still, Nissan insists the final R35 represents a milestone. “This is the end of an era,” Tanaka said proudly. “The next GT-R will probably look different.”