---
title: "2021 Nissan GT-R T-Spec: More Updates as Godzilla Refuses to Die"
description: "It's been nearly 14 years since the GT-R started production—yes, it's almost old enough to drive itself—but Nissan is still trying to keep its supercar slayer fresh."
date: "2021-09-14"
modified: "2021-09-15"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/42363/2021-nissan-gt-r-t-spec-more-updates-as-godzilla-refuses-to-die"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Nissan News"
tags:
  - "Coupe"
  - "GT-R"
  - "Nissan"
  - "Supercar"
---

# 2021 Nissan GT-R T-Spec: More Updates as Godzilla Refuses to Die

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Not one to completely replace a car too early, Nissan is still updating and trotting out special editions of its [now-ancient R35 GT-R](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/41061/your-questions-about-the-2021-nissan-gt-r-answered>). Almost 14 years into the model's production, the company is introducing the 2021 Nissan GT-R T-Spec, a very limited, special version of the flagship performance car. Nissan says the letter "T" was chosen here to denote "traction" and "trend." The traction part I understand, but trend? Really?

Anywho, the T-Spec gets wider front fenders from the old GT-R Track Edition, forged Rays wheels that can be painted [gold](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/39536/this-435k-gold-plated-and-slammed-nissan-gt-r-might-be-the-worst-car-on-earth>), a rear spoiler made of carbon fiber, and carbon-ceramic brakes with brake air guides borrowed from the even higher-performing GT-R Nismo. However, Nissan says the T-Spec's most notable aspect is the fact that it comes in a choice of [two iconic GT-R](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/35961/the-story-behind-paul-walkers-two-us-legal-nissan-skyline-r34s>) colors: Millennium Jade and Midnight Purple.

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JDM fans will likely recognize Millennium Jade as the same shade of light green seen on the [R34 Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür](<https://prestigemotorsport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2002-Nissan-Skyline-R34-GTR-VSpec-2-NUR-millenium-jade-1.jpg>). Just 156 out of the 718 Nürs ever made were painted Millennium Jade and the new T-Spec will apparently mark the first time it's offered on a GT-R here in the U.S. The new Midnight Purple paint, however, isn't an exact match of the iconic Midnight Purple from the [R34 V-Spec](<https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Nissan-Skyline-GT-R-11a.jpg>) but is rather a "modern interpretation" of that hue. On the inside, surfaces have been turned Mori Green while the headliner is made from Alcantara.

Godzilla's powertrain goes unchanged for the T-Spec, with the same 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V6 sending the usual 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and all four wheels.

The 2021 Nissan GT-R T-Spec will cost $140,285. A Nissan spokesperson confirmed to *The Drive* that production will be limited to just 100 units for Japan and "around 65" units for the United States. A global figure isn't available at this time.

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## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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