Production of the Nissan GT-R for the North American is coming to an end.

Nissan Canada announced the R35 generation of the GT-R, affectionately called “Godzilla,” will sunset in October. It debuted more than 17 years ago and has been available in Canada since 2008.

“Since its launch, the R35 GT-R has delivered supercar-rivaling performance and excitement for a supercar-beating price tag, engaging a new generation of automotive enthusiasts in Canada and showing many, more expensive sports cars its taillights on the racetrack,” Nissan Canada said in a June 14 news release.

That’s some sporting taunting aimed at more expensive sports cars, but it’s definitely justifiable.

When the R35 debuted, it launched with 485 hp. The 2024 model year pumps out 565 hp.

The original GT-R launched in Japan in 1969 as part of the Nissan Skyline range of vehicles. That original production GT-R had a quarter-mile time of 16.1 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h.

Production of the early GT-R continued for only several years.

The GT-R name was brought back in 1989 for the R32 Skyline generation. Australian publication Wheels nicknamed that car “Godzilla,” a name that remained in use through the next few generations.

Those older Skylines were not available in Canada, but many, complete with right-hand-drive, were imported here.

Canadians did get treated to the R35 GT-R, starting in 2008. The car remained mostly unchanged in all those years, receiving only minor changes.

“Not only has the Nissan GT-R become a revered fixture in the global automotive enthusiast community throughout its lifespan, it has also transcended the car world to become an icon in popular culture through blockbuster motion pictures and video games, leaving behind a legacy that will not be forgotten,” Nissan Canada said.

Nissan’s news release is cryptic, but it hints at a new performance-oriented vehicle on the way.

“While the R35 GT-R leaves an unforgettable legacy, Nissan is now hyperfocused on the future and the next era of exciting innovation in performance,” the news release says.