Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- After 18 years, Nissan today commemorates the end of production for the R35 GT-R, as assembly for the Japan domestic market - the final sales region for the model - concludes.

Workers at Nissan's Tochigi plant, located about 100 km north of Tokyo, gathered to celebrate the extensive legacy of the R35 as the very last unit rolled off the line. In total, approximately 48,000 units were produced and sold over the lifecycle of the model. The final vehicle, a Premium edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight Purple paint, is destined for a customer in Japan.

Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan said, "After 18 remarkable years, the R35 GT-R has left an enduring mark on automotive history. Its legacy is a testament to t...