Nissan GT-R statistics span more than five decades of road-car engineering, competition history and changing model identity. The figures below separate the 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R, Skyline GT-R generations, modern R35 road cars and Nissan/NISMO competition vehicles by period, market and measurement type.
Key Nissan GT-R Statistics
The following highlights cover distinct measurements from the historical road cars, modern R35 and documented competition record:
- In 1969, the Japan-production Skyline 2000GT-R used a 1,989 cc six-cylinder DOHC engine.
- In 1969, the Japan-production Skyline 2000GT-R was rated at 118 kW (160 PS) at 7,000 rpm.
- In 1969, the Japan-production Skyline 2000GT-R produced 177 Nm at 5,600 rpm.
- In 1969, the Japan-production Skyline 2000GT-R had a 1,120 kg curb weight.
- In 1989, the Japan-production R32 Skyline GT-R used a 2,568 cc RB26DETT inline-six.
- In 1989, the Japan-production R32 Skyline GT-R was rated at 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm.
- In 1989, the Japan-production R32 Skyline GT-R produced 353 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
- From 1990 through 1993, the R32 GT-R recorded 29 Japan Touring Car Championship round wins.
- In 1998, a Japan GT Championship R33 competition GT-R exceeded 368 kW (500 PS).
- In 2002, the R34 competition replica used a six-speed sequential transmission.
- In the 2007 launch model, the R35 GT-R used a 3,799 cc VR38DETT engine.
- In the 2007 launch model, the R35 GT-R was rated at 353 kW (480 PS).
- In the 2007 launch model, the R35 GT-R produced 588 Nm from 3,200 to 5,200 rpm.
- For the 2024 United States model year, the GT-R Premium and T-spec produced 565 hp.
- For the 2024 United States model year, the GT-R NISMO was rated at 600 hp.
- For the 2024 United States model year, the GT-R had a 0.26 Cd drag coefficient.
- For the 2024 United States model year, the GT-R had four seats.
- For the 2024 United States model year, the GT-R had an 8.8-cubic-foot cargo volume.
- From 1969 to 1972, the Skyline 2000GT-R achieved 52 victories during the Nissan works-team period described by Nissan.
Contents
- Key Nissan GT-R Statistics
- The 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R Baseline
- Skyline GT-R Statistics Across the R32, R33 and R34
- Modern R35 Nissan GT-R Performance Data
- Nissan GT-R Dimensions, Capacity and Ownership Measures
- Nissan GT-R Racing Statistics and Model-Line Milestones
The 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R Baseline
The first-generation Skyline 2000GT-R establishes the historical baseline for the name. These are Japan production-model specifications from Nissan’s Heritage Collection, so they describe the period car rather than a modern road test.
| Measure | 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,989 cc six-cylinder DOHC |
| Rated output | 118 kW (160 PS) at 7,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 177 Nm at 5,600 rpm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 kg |
Nissan lists the car at 4,395 mm long, 1,610 mm wide and 1,385 mm high, with a 2,640 mm wheelbase. Its front and rear tread widths were 1,370 mm and 1,365 mm, respectively.
Source: Skyline 2000GT-R (1969: PGC10) — Nissan Heritage Collection. The output is a maximum rated figure, torque is a manufacturer specification, and the dimensions and weight are manufacturer-listed period specifications.
Skyline GT-R Statistics Across the R32, R33 and R34
The R32 road car shows how the Skyline GT-R specification moved from the 1969 baseline toward the modern performance format. The 1989 Japan-production model used a 2,568 cc RB26DETT inline-six, was rated at 206 kW (280 PS) at 6,800 rpm and produced 353 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
| Road or competition reference | Engine and output | Other recorded specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 R32 road model | 2,568 cc; 206 kW (280 PS); 353 Nm | 1,430 kg; five-speed manual |
| 1998 R33 competition car | 2,708 cc; over 368 kW (500 PS); over 706 Nm | Japan GT Championship works car |
| 2002 R34 competition replica | 2,708 cc; 338 kW (460 PS); 686 Nm | Six-speed sequential transmission |
The R32 measured 4,545 mm long, 1,755 mm wide and 1,340 mm high, with a 2,615 mm wheelbase and a manufacturer-listed curb weight of 1,430 kg. Its five-speed floor-shift manual transmission belongs to the Japan production road model, not the later competition examples.
The R33 figures require a strict definition: Nissan’s 1998 figure is for a NISMO works competition car, not the standard road model. That car exceeded 368 kW (500 PS) and 706 Nm, while the 2002 R34 exhibit is identified as a JGTC series-entry replica and used a 2,708 cc engine, 338 kW (460 PS) at 6,000 rpm, 686 Nm at 4,400 rpm and a six-speed sequential transmission.
Sources: Nissan Skyline GT-R (1989: BNR32) — Nissan Heritage Collection, Skyline GT-R (1998: BCNR33) — Nissan Heritage Collection and Skyline GT-R (2002: BNR34) — Nissan Heritage Collection. The R33 and R34 output figures are competition or replica specifications and are not representative of standard road trims.
Modern R35 Nissan GT-R Performance Data
The R35 changed the naming structure when Nissan released it in 2007 without the Skyline name. Nissan’s Heritage Collection lists the launch model with a 3,799 cc VR38DETT engine, 353 kW (480 PS) and 588 Nm from 3,200 to 5,200 rpm.
The launch drivetrain used an independent rear transaxle with a dual-clutch transmission and four-wheel drive. These are early R35 specifications; later model years and markets can differ.
For the 2024 United States market, Nissan’s brochure gives separate manufacturer ratings for the regular GT-R versions and NISMO:
- The GT-R Premium and T-spec used a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 rated at 565 hp, with 467 lb-ft of torque from 3,300 to 5,800 rpm.
- The GT-R NISMO was rated at 600 hp and produced 481 lb-ft of torque from 3,600 to 5,800 rpm.
- The 2024 GT-R used a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and had a 0.26 Cd drag coefficient.
These are manufacturer ratings, not independent dynamometer or road-test results. The launch-model metric uses PS and Nm, while the United States brochure uses hp and lb-ft, so the figures should be read within their stated source and market definitions rather than treated as one uniform test series.
Sources: NISSAN GT-R (2007: R35) — Nissan Heritage Collection and 2024 Nissan GT-R Brochure.
Nissan GT-R Dimensions, Capacity and Ownership Measures
The 2024 United States-market GT-R is a four-seat performance coupe with compact rear passenger measurements and limited cargo capacity. Nissan lists a 109.4-inch wheelbase, 74.6-inch overall width, 185.4-inch overall length for the GT-R and 184.6 inches for NISMO, and a 53.9-inch overall height.
| 2024 United States-market measure | GT-R figure |
|---|---|
| Front / rear headroom | 38.1 / 33.5 in |
| Front / rear legroom | 44.6 / 26.4 in |
| Seating capacity | 4 people |
| Passenger volume | 79.0 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume | 8.8 cu. ft. |
| Fuel-tank capacity | 19.5 US gal |
The manufacturer also lists 19.5 US gallons of fuel-tank capacity. The supplied 2024 brochure notes that fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates for comparison and that actual mileage varies with driving conditions; no specific MPG figure is included here.
Roadside-assistance coverage is a service term rather than a reliability statistic: for the 2024 United States-market model, Nissan states 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage duration should not be interpreted as a measured repair rate, failure rate or ownership-cost estimate.
Source: 2024 Nissan GT-R Brochure. Dimensions, capacity and coverage are brochure specifications for the stated model year and market.
Nissan GT-R Racing Statistics and Model-Line Milestones
The GT-R’s racing record includes both quantified victories and historical claims that define the model line’s transitions. Nissan says the 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R achieved 52 victories before the works team withdrew in October 1972, covering the works-team period described in the Heritage Collection account.
The R32 competition campaign recorded 29 Japan Touring Car Championship round wins across four seasons from 1990 through 1993. Nissan says those 29 wins came with no defeats across the four seasons; this is a manufacturer historical account applying to the cited R32 campaign.
| Period and vehicle | Documented measure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 1969–1972 Skyline 2000GT-R | 52 victories | Japan touring-car competition; Nissan works-team period |
| 1990–1993 R32 GT-R | 29 round wins | Japan Touring Car Championship; four seasons |
| 1998 Pennzoil NISMO GT-R | 2,658 cc increased to 2,708 cc | All Japan GT Championship competition car |
The 1998 Pennzoil NISMO GT-R competed in the All Japan GT Championship with displacement increased from 2,658 cc to 2,708 cc. This is a competition-car measure and should not be used as a standard road-car engine statistic.
The Skyline GT-R name was discontinued when R34 production finished in 2002. The GT-R Concept appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, before the R35 release in 2007, and Nissan describes the R35 as the model released without the Skyline name.
For the 2024 model year, Nissan’s brochure said that only five Takumi craftsmen worldwide were entrusted with assembling GT-R engines at that time. That staffing figure is a point-in-time brochure statement and can change, while the 36-month-or-36,000-mile roadside-assistance term is coverage information rather than an outcome measure.
Source: NISSAN GT-R (2007: R35) — Nissan Heritage Collection, Skyline 2000GT-R (1969: PGC10) — Nissan Heritage Collection, Nissan Skyline GT-R (1989: BNR32) — Nissan Heritage Collection and 2024 Nissan GT-R Brochure.