Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 43 recorded runs

Nissan GT-R 0–60 Times

The Nissan GT-R 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 43 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan GT-R is the 2014 Nissan GT-R AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 1.53 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 7.70 seconds at 186.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested 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.

Out of all the Nissan GT-R tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.19 seconds at 126.00 mph.

Fastest Stock 0–60 2.70sec 2014 Track Edition Coupe

Fastest Overall 1.53sec 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe · modified

Avg ¼ Mile 11.19sec @ 126.0 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 4.10sec 2009 Premium Coupe

Across 43 verified runs, the Nissan GT-R ranges from 1.53 to 4.10 seconds 0–60, with a 3.03-second average.

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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	Tests	Notes
R35	2008–2025	3.03s	1.53s — 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe	43	The R35 generation (2008–2025) averaged 3.03 seconds to 60 mph across 43 tests, led by the 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe at 1.53 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. Includes 6 results from 6 modified vehicles.

R35 2008–2025

Avg 0–60 3.03s

Fastest 1.53s

Tests 43

2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe

The R35 generation (2008–2025) averaged 3.03 seconds to 60 mph across 43 tests, led by the 2014 AMS Performance Alpha Omega Coupe at 1.53 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. Includes 6 results from 6 modified vehicles.

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Nissan GT-R 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

43 tests · 12 years

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Model Year 12

2020 Nissan GT-R

1 verified run

Avg 0–60 3.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 11.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#33

2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Coupe

3.30sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

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: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #33 of 43

How we verify Nissan GT-R performance data

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 faster

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Nissan GT-R performance FAQs

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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

Motor Week

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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