COTD - 18/01/25

Good morning! One of my favourites today. The car that redefined what a supercar could be when it launched in 2007. Nicknamed "Godzilla," it was Japan's answer to the likes of Porsche and Ferrari, and it didn’t just compete - it dominated.

Under the bonnet, the R35 packs a 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6, hand-built by a select group of engineers known as “Takumi.” When it debuted, it produced 480hp, but over the years, Nissan kept tweaking it, with some models knocking on the door of 600hp. With all-wheel drive and a lightning-fast dual-clutch gearbox, the GT-R rockets from 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds - supercar performance for a fraction of the price.

The R35 wasn’t just about raw power. It came loaded with cutting-edge tech, from its advanced AWD system to the now-iconic multi-function display designed with help from Polyphony Digital, the creators of Gran Turismo. It gave drivers real-time stats on everything from G-forces to lap times.

Combine all that with an extremely complicated aero package fit for the track, you get what is considered widely as one of the best all round performance vehicles ever made.

One of the GT-R’s biggest strengths? It’s as comfortable cruising the streets as it is tearing up the track. It’s a supercar you can actually live with—roomy interior (if you’re not over 6 feet tall and your rear passengers aren’t over 3 feet tall 😂), a decent boot, and a reliability record that makes rivals blush.

I even have a close personal friend with one of these bad boys, built and tuned by Litchfield and making 8XX bhp, it’s not a force to be reckoned with… It’s driven properly almost every day, and has to be the fastest car I’ve been in…

I love the GT-R. It’s a legend in its own right, combining Japanese precision with raw performance. After more than a decade in production, it’s still one of the best performance bargains out there. What’s your take—future classic or already legendary? Hit the ‘reply’ button to let me know!

Back in 2007, you will have paid somewhere in the region of £57,000 for a GT-R. Prices increased over the years, and when the GT-R came to end end for Europe, you’d have been paying anywhere between £84,000 to £153,000 for special editions.

Now? There are a few variants of GT-R, but some can be picked up for as little as £30,000, with better examples ranging - excluding special edition cars, expect to pay a little under £100,000 for a really nice, new-ish, low miler.

I wonder how I can really benefit you lot that guess the cars right every day… if you even do! For now, still the invaluable gold star ⭐️

See ya tomorrow, 6am sharp!

Love,

Angus