Nissan GT-R

The GT-R nameplate originates from Nissan's high-performance Skyline lineage, with the first GT-Rs appearing in the late 1960s as race-oriented Skyline variants. The modern GT-R (commonly called R35) introduced in 2007 carries a distinctive badge combining a metallic 'GT' mark with a bold red 'R', visually linking performance (GT) with racing pedigree (R). The red 'R' has been a historic feature emphasizing racing intent, while the overall Nissan brand identity (a circular emblem and logotype) has evolved toward a cleaner, more modern chrome-and-red appearance reflecting technological progress.