who makes the gtr car

[McKhloe]

The Nissan GT-R is manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Company. It's developed and built in Japan at Nissan's state-of-the-art production facility, often referred to as the Nissan Technical Center and the Tochigi Plant. This is where the GT-R's unique hand-assembled engine—the twin-turbocharged VR38DETT—and its advanced all-wheel-drive system are meticulously put together by a small team of specialized technicians.

While Nissan is the parent company, the GT-R is a product of Nissan's high-performance division. For much of its modern history, this division was known as Nismo (Nissan Motorsport International), which handles tuning and motorsport activities. However, the GT-R is considered a core Nissan model, not a separate brand. Its development philosophy, called the "GT-R Premium Midship package," ensures the car is engineered as a complete system for exceptional performance.

The GT-R's legacy is deeply rooted in Nissan's racing heritage. The "Skyline GT-R" nameplate, from which the current car descends, gained its legendary "Godzilla" nickname in the 1990s for dominating Australian touring car championships. The modern, standalone GT-R (the R35 generation) launched in 2007, separating from the Skyline line to become a global supercar icon in its own right.

GT-R Generation	Model Code	Production Years	Manufacturer & Origin	Notable Fact
First (as Skyline)	KPGC10	1969-1972	Nissan, Japan	Originally a variant of the Nissan Skyline.
Second (Skyline)	KPGC110	1973	Nissan, Japan	Short production run due to the oil crisis.
Third (Skyline)	BNR32	1989-1994	Nissan, Japan	Earned the "Godzilla" nickname for its dominance.
Fourth (Skyline)	BCNR33	1995-1998	Nissan, Japan	Focused on refining the advanced all-wheel-drive system.
Fifth (Skyline)	BNR34	1999-2002	Nissan, Japan	The last of the Skyline-badged GT-Rs.
Sixth (Standalone)	R35	2007-Present	Nissan, Japan	A dedicated supercar platform, no longer a Skyline.

[AdrianaDella]

That’s Nissan, no question. The GT-R has been their halo car for decades. It started as a high-performance version of their Skyline sedan back in the day, which is why you sometimes hear "Nissan Skyline GT-R." But the one you see now, the R35, is its own beast, built from the ground up as a supercar. It’s all engineered and put together in Japan.

[SanSimon]

You’re looking at Nissan Motor Company. Specifically, it’s built at their Tochigi Plant in Japan. What’s fascinating is that it’s not just assembly-line work. A single master technician, known as a takumi, is responsible for hand-building the car’s engine. This level of craftsmanship in a production car is rare and is a huge part of why each GT-R is so precisely tuned and reliable right out of the factory.

[DeLouis]

My neighbor has one, and he loves talking about it. It’s a Nissan, but not your everyday Altima! He explained that it’s made by a special team in Japan. The engine is assembled by one person whose signature is on a plaque right in the engine bay. It gives the car a real sense of being something special, like a hand-built exotic, but with the backing and reliability of a major manufacturer like Nissan.

[McElliott]

The Nissan GT-R is produced by Nissan, with its heart and soul coming from Japan. The car’s development was a massive engineering project for the company, creating a dedicated platform to compete with European supercars. It’s a point of national pride and technological showcase for them. The manufacturing process is unique, blending automated precision with old-school hand-assembly for key components like the powertrain, ensuring exceptional quality control.