Why was the GT-R discontinued?
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GT-R was discontinued for the following reasons: 1. Implementation of China VI emission standards: The China VI standards were established to prevent pollution from the exhaust of compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. The GT-R currently on sale does not meet China's emission standards and had to be discontinued. 2. Lack of practicality: Although the GT-R is cool and powerful, it is not practical enough. Consumers can use it for racing, but it is not suitable for daily use. The GT-R itself feels like it was born for the racetrack. Below is some relevant information about the GT-R: 1. Origin: In 1957, the SKYLINE series was born in a car factory called "Prince." Due to poor management, the factory was acquired by Nissan in 1969. After acquiring Prince, Nissan urgently needed several models with outstanding appearance and performance to compete with leading manufacturers like Toyota and to enhance brand value and market share. As a result, previously shelved models such as the Skyline and SILVIA were officially approved for production after the reorganization. This marked the beginning of the glorious journey of the GT-R series. 2. Development: The Nissan GT-R refers to the high-performance, high-reliability, high-power sports car produced by Nissan. After years of evolution and improvement, the GT-R model emerged from Nissan's Skyline sedan series, becoming the highest version of the series and gaining a massive following among fans.
The discontinuation of the GTR is actually quite lamentable, as this car is the 'Godzilla' in the hearts of many car enthusiasts. The main reason is its failure to keep up with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. The new emission standards in Europe and China are particularly strict, and even with extensive tuning, the R35's classic 3.8T engine struggles to meet them. Additionally, the R&D costs are too high—developing an entirely new fuel-powered sports car platform is extremely expensive, and the supercar market is inherently small, with sales unable to justify the development of a new model. Nissan is now focusing on electric vehicles, with models like the Ariya becoming their new favorites. However, rumors suggest the next generation might adopt a hybrid approach, but it's still unclear when we'll see the actual car.
