Nissan GT-R 0–60 Times
The Nissan GT-R 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 37 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 6 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Nissan GT-R is the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.00 seconds at 125.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Nissan GT-R is the 2009 Nissan GT-R Premium Coupe, which took 4.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 37 verified production tests of the Nissan GT-R, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.11 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.38 seconds at 122.84 mph.
Separately, 6 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Nissan GT-R, led by the 2014 Nissan GT-R AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe at 1.53 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 2.70sec 2014 Track Edition Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 3.11sec Across 37 production runs
Fastest Modified 1.53sec 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 11.38sec @ 122.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.10sec 2009 Premium Coupe
Across 37 verified production runs, the Nissan GT-R ranges from 2.70 to 4.10 seconds 0–60, with a 3.11-second average. 6 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Nissan GT-R Performance Overview
Defined by the R35 generation and tracked across 43 verified tests spanning 2008 to 2020, the Nissan GT-R’s performance story centers on the twin-turbocharged VR38DETT V6 and a gasoline-only layout. Early results established the baseline quickly: a 2009 Premium Coupe reached 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the 2008 Mine's Coupe (Jap Spec) cut that to 3.0 seconds. From launch, the formula was consistent—twin-turbo power, all-wheel-drive traction, and steady gains through factory and tuner development within the same R35 era.
As the platform matured, quicker specialized builds redefined the upper end of the range. The 2009 GReddy GT43 Coupe recorded 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, and by 2014 the AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe set the all-time best at 1.53 seconds to 60 mph and a 7.7-second quarter-mile at 186.51 mph. Production versions also tightened over time as output climbed from 473 to 600 hp, with later NISMO and Track Edition variants contributing to the model’s 3.03-second average 0-60 and 11.19-second average quarter-mile at 126 mph.
Today, the GT-R stands in the data as a long-running single-generation performance car whose measurable evolution came through higher-output factory trims and extensively developed tuner examples, all within the same R35 architecture.
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Nissan GT-R 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R35 | 2008–2025 | 3.11s | 2.70s — 2014 Track Edition Coupe | 37 | The R35 generation (2008–2025) averaged 3.11 seconds to 60 mph across 37 production tests, led by the 2014 Track Edition Coupe at 2.70 seconds. Output ranged from 473 to 600 hp across 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.2L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.3L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. A further 6 results from 6 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
R35 2008–2025
Avg 0–60 3.11s
Fastest 2.70s
Tests 37
2014 Track Edition Coupe
The R35 generation (2008–2025) averaged 3.11 seconds to 60 mph across 37 production tests, led by the 2014 Track Edition Coupe at 2.70 seconds. Output ranged from 473 to 600 hp across 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.2L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.3L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. A further 6 results from 6 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
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Nissan GT-R 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
37 production tests + 6 modified · 12 years ▾
2020 Nissan GT-R
1 production run Avg 0–60 3.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.40 sec
Production Tests 1
#27
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Coupe
3.30sec 0–60
11.40s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 125.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 600 hp
- Torque
- 481 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,865 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 37 production runs
How we verify Nissan GT-R performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan GT-R trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan GT-R 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Nissan GT-R performance FAQs
10 questions The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO does 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. In the same recorded run, it covered the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds at 125 mph. That test was for the stock AWD coupe with the 600-hp twin-turbo VR38DETT V6.
The quickest Nissan GT-R on record is the 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe at 1.53 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is not a stock car, though. That same build also holds the fastest quarter-mile result for a GT-R at 7.7 seconds with a 186.51-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Nissan GT-R on record is the 2014 Track Edition Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. That makes it the quickest production-spec GT-R in verified runs. Across 43 production GT-R tests, the overall average 0-60 time is 3.03 seconds.
The R35-generation Nissan GT-R, sold from 2008 to 2025, averages 3.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 43 verified tests. The quickest R35 run on record is 1.53 seconds by the 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe. Power across the generation ranges from 473 to 600 hp.
The fastest R35 GT-R on record is the 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe with a 1.53-second 0-60 mph time. If you only want a stock R35, the quickest is the 2014 Track Edition Coupe at 2.7 seconds. Both cars are part of the same 2008-2025 R35 generation.
The 2009 Nissan GT-R Premium Coupe is the slowest GT-R tested on record, reaching 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Looking at the Premium Coupe trim as a whole, it averages 3.21 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, with a best recorded run of 2.9 seconds.
The Track Edition is quicker in best-case 0-60 performance. The best recorded Nissan GT-R Track Edition Coupe run is 2.7 seconds, while the best NISMO Coupe run is 2.8 seconds. On average, Track Edition tests also edge ahead at 2.88 seconds versus 2.94 seconds for the NISMO.
The NISMO is quicker than the Premium Coupe in both average and best recorded 0-60 times. NISMO Coupe tests average 2.94 seconds with a best of 2.8 seconds. Premium Coupe tests average 3.21 seconds, and the quickest Premium Coupe run on record is 2.9 seconds.
Across 43 Nissan GT-R tests, the average quarter-mile time is 11.19 seconds at 126 mph. The fastest quarter-mile GT-R on record is the heavily modified 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe at 7.7 seconds and 186.51 mph. For the 2020 GT-R NISMO, the recorded result is 11.4 seconds at 125 mph.
The Nissan GT-R averages 3.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 43 verified tests. That figure reflects all recorded GT-R runs on this page. The range is wide, with the fastest run at 1.53 seconds and the slowest at 4.1 seconds, showing the spread between modified and standard examples.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan GT-R can do, not a single marketing claim.
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