The order books are officially closed on Nissan ’s 2008 GT-R. The Japanese supercar has only been available for order in Europe for about a month, but all 1,500 example have been spoken for — with 950 of those orders coming from the UK. Despite European consumers’ enthusiasm for the GT-R, European cars will not be delivered until March 2009.
But to keep buyers’ interests peaked, Nissan will be hosting several events throughout Europe featuring the GT-R.
Here in the U.S., the 2008 GT-R is also completely sold out, with 60 percent of the 2009 models already spoken for. U.S. buyers will begin taking delivery of their cars in July.
While the GT-R has already been on the market for several months in Japan, the delay will be well worth the wait for European and U.S. buyers. Since the car’s Japanese launch, Nissan engineers have made several improvements to the car. According to Motor Authority, U.S.-spec GT-Rs will benefit from harder engine mounts, firmer spring rates and a revised transaxle mount to better prevent drivetrain movement.
Europe-bound GT-Rs will see even more improvements, including an updated steering system and a recalibrated rear-differential.
