Nissan GT-R in motorsport

For the road car, see Nissan GT-R. For the prototype racing car using the GT-R name, see Nissan GT-R LM Nismo.
GT-R Nismo GT500 (top) and GT-R Nismo GT3 (bottom), two of the Nissan's most successful race cars

The Nissan GT-R has established itself in global motorsport, continuing the exceptional pedigree of its predecessors with success across various racing disciplines—most notably in Super GT, FIA GT1 World Championship, and across various Group GT3 competitions. It has achieved multiple championship victories, demonstrated adaptability across formats, and strong support from both manufacturer and customer teams worldwide.

In Super GT, the GT-R made an immediate impact upon its 2008 debut in the GT500 class, winning seven of nine races and securing the drivers' championship in its debut season. Momentum continued with back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012, followed by further championship triumphs in 2014 and 2015. Having retired from the series in 2021, the GT-R still holds the record for most titles and race wins in Super GT/JGTC history. In the GT300 class, the GT-R Nismo GT3 has proven to be equally successful, earning a record three championship doubles (drivers’ and teams’ titles) in 2015, 2020, and 2022 seasons. It continues to compete actively through customer teams.

Internationally, the GT-R achieved notable success in the FIA GT1 World Championship, debuting in 2009 and gaining further success in the following seasons. The car claimed the 2010 RAC Tourist Trophy and secured the 2011 drivers’ championship with JR Motorsports before the series folded in 2012. Success continued with the GT-R Nismo GT3 in Group GT3 racing, notably capturing GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup titles in 2013 and 2015, before concluding its international campaign in 2017. Domestically, in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series, the car holds a record six championships. It remains actively campaigned in the GT World Challenge Asia and the SRO Japan Cup through customer racing teams.

Beyond these series, the GT-R has competed across a wide range of motorsport arenas. It has achieved class wins at events such as Targa Tasmania and Targa West, and also won the One Lap of America in 2009, finishing second in 2010. The car has appeared in regional GT championships and global endurance events, notably winning the 2015 Bathurst 12 Hour, 2011 and 2012 24 Hours of Nürburgring races in the SP8T class. The GT-R has a renowned aftermarket tuning community. Its superior tunability has led to record-setting performances across various disciplines, including notable successes in drag racing and international drifting events.

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