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Speculation has swirled for some time over whether the departing R35 generation of the formidable Nissan GT-R would give way to an R36. The automaker had dropped hints about a successor to its famed Godzilla, but incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa has now stated more plainly that development on a next-generation car has indeed been underway behind the scenes.
Confirmation that the storied nameplate isn’t being retired will reassure the GT-R’s devoted following, who have wondered about its future as the long-serving R35 winds down. While details remain scarce, the acknowledgment that an R36 is in progress signals Nissan’s intent to carry the performance legend forward, and enthusiasts will be eager to learn what shape it takes.
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