Nissan GT-R: generations and engines

The Nissan GT-R has been built since 2008 in 5 generations, with 9 engine versions in our catalog (coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years2008–present

Generations5

Engine versions9

Power486–720 hp

Body stylesCoupe

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Nissan GT-R generations

2008–2011
Nissan GT-R
- Coupe
- Gasoline
1 engine version 486 hp
Engines below
2011–2016
Nissan GT-R (facelift 2011)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 530–550 hp
Engines below
2014–present
Nissan GT-R Nismo
- Coupe
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 600 hp
Engines below
2016–present
Nissan GT-R (R35)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 570–600 hp
Engines below
2018–present
Nissan GT-R (R50) Prototype
- Coupe
- Gasoline
1 engine version 720 hp
Engines below

Specs

Nissan GT-R engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Nissan GT-R2008–2011 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.8 V6 (486 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2008–2011	Gasoline	486 hp (357 kW)	434 lb-ft (588 Nm)	3.5 s	205 mph (330 km/h)

Nissan GT-R (facelift 2011)2011–2016 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.8 V6 (530 hp) 4WD Automatic	2011–2012	Gasoline	530 hp (390 kW)	451 lb-ft (612 Nm)	3.1 s	196 mph (315 km/h)
3.8 V6 (550 hp) 4WD Automatic	2012–2016	Gasoline	550 hp (405 kW)	466 lb-ft (632 Nm)	2.8 s	196 mph (315 km/h)

Nissan GT-R Nismo2014–present · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.8 V6 (600 hp) 4WD Automatic	2014–2016	Gasoline	600 hp (441 kW)	481 lb-ft (652 Nm)		196 mph (315 km/h)
3.8 V6 (600 hp) AWD DCT	2019–present	Gasoline	600 hp (441 kW)	481 lb-ft (652 Nm)

Nissan GT-R (R35)2016–present · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
3.8 V6 (570 hp) 4WD Automatic	2016–present	Gasoline	570 hp (419 kW)	470 lb-ft (637 Nm)	2.8 s	196 mph (315 km/h)
Nismo 3.8 V6 (600 hp) 4WD Automatic	2016–present	Gasoline	600 hp (441 kW)	481 lb-ft (652 Nm)	2.8 s	196 mph (315 km/h)
Track Edition 3.8 V6 (570 hp) 4WD Automatic	2016–present	Gasoline	570 hp (419 kW)	470 lb-ft (637 Nm)	2.8 s	196 mph (315 km/h)

Nissan GT-R (R50) Prototype2018–present · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.8 V6 (720 hp) AWD Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	720 hp (530 kW)	575 lb-ft (780 Nm)

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