NISSAN GT-R Pure edition
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupe
The R35 GT-R has finally reached the end of production
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
On August 26, 2025, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the completion of production of the final R35 GT-R at its Tochigi Plant. The current GT-R, a globally popular sports car representing Japan, has finally reached the end of its life. This time, we compare the specs with the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupe, which is equipped with a multi-cylinder turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
Although the GT-R has dropped the “Skyline” name since the R35, it continues to have the Skyline-like exterior design that has been carried over from the R31. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 features a Panamericana grille with vertical louvers that highlights AMG, and has a classic long nose and short deck style. While the body size is almost the same, the wheelbase of the GT-R is 80mm longer and the AMG GT 63 is 180kg heavier.
Nissan GT-R Pure edition
Body size = Length 4710 x Width 1895 x Height 1370 mm
Wheelbase = 2780 mm
Vehicle weight = 1760 kg
Tire size = 255/40ZRF20 (front), 285/35ZRF20 (rear)
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupe
Body size = Length 4730 x Width 1985 x Height 1355 mm
Wheelbase = 2700 mm
Vehicle weight = 1940 kg
Tire size = 295/30R21 (front), 305/30R21 (rear)
The renowned VR38DETT, a machine that has been perfected over and over again
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
The GT-R is equipped with Nissan’s proud 3.8-liter V6 “VR38DETT” twin-turbo engine. When it first debuted, maximum output was 480 PS, but after repeated improvements, the standard model now produces 570 PS, and the high-performance “GT-R NISMO” produces 600 PS. The AMG GT 63, equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, produces a maximum output of 585 PS. While the GT-R’s maximum torque is 637 Nm, the larger-displacement AMG GT 63 reaches 800 Nm. The 0-100 km/h acceleration times are the same, and the AMG GT 63’s top speed is 10 km/h faster.
Nissan GT-R Pure edition
Engine type = V6 twin turbo
Displacement = 3799cc
Maximum output = 570PS / 6800rpm
Maximum torque = 637Nm / 3300-5800rpm
Transmission = 6-speed DCT
Drive system = AWD
Top speed = 305km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h = 3.2 seconds
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupe
Engine type = V8 twin turbo
Displacement = 3982cc
Maximum output = 585PS / 5500-6500rpm
Maximum torque = 800Nm / 2500-5000rpm
Transmission = 9-speed AT
Drive system = AWD
Top speed = 315km/h
0-100km/k acceleration = 3.2 seconds
The value of the “GT-R” that has made Nissan history
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
R35 GT-R
AMG GT 63
Although it has been updated over time, the GT-R’s cockpit, with its 7-inch LCD meter and 7-inch center display, feels a little outdated by modern standards. However, the shining “GT-R” logo in the center of the steering wheel will give the driver a special sense of exhilaration.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 features a luxurious interior typical of AMG models, with a vertical 11.9-inch center display and chrome accents. The price difference of over 13 million yen is particularly noticeable in the quality of the interior space.
The GT-R, which has made Nissan’s history with a focus on motorsports, has a story that cannot be measured by specs or equipment alone. It is unclear how used car prices will change in the future, but the R35 GT-R, which will likely be the last pure ICE-equipped model, has the potential to far exceed the price of a new car.
