Curtains are closing on Nissan GT-R R35. The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 coupe is Discounted in Australia in September last year due to failure to comply with new safety regulations in the country, especially the side effects regulations as outlined in Australian Design Rule 85/00 (ADR 85).
Now, in a formal communication witnessed by AutocarThe Nissan GT-R has been discontinued for the European market due to new noise regulations that will come into effect for the continent later this year.
“13 years after being introduced in Europe as an icon of accessible high-performance automobiles, we can confirm that production of the GT-R in Europe will end in March of this year. 2022 due to new UK and EU driving noise regulations starting 1 July 2021 (No. 540.2014),” a statement from Nissan for the magazine read.
The upcoming regulations – which the R35-generation GT-R is said to be unable to meet – are aimed at reducing road noise and are geared towards minimizing acoustic stress on pedestrians as well as those living nearby. road. These regulations will be further tightened for engine noise, the limit will be reduced to 68 dB by 2026, according to the report. Autocar.
In its most powerful iteration, the VR38DETT 3.8 liter biturbo V6 produces 720 PS of power and 780 Nm of torque in GT-R50 by Italdesign limited edition. Throughout its life, the transmission was a six-speed dual-clutch automatic sending to all four wheels.
On the horizon, the successor “R36” has been said to be closely related to the current vehicleand is expected to break cover in 2023. This could see the maintenance of the 3.8-liter V6 powertrain, and previously unconfirmed rumors have also only to hybrid drive.
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