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Nissan GT-R Fades, Honda Prelude Returns: The Road Ahead for Japanese Sports Cars

  • A historical lineup of Skyline GT-R vehicles. The coupe version of the first generation is front center, and behind it are the second, third, fourth, and fifth generations, from left to right. These cars are highly sought after in vintage car auctions in Japan as well as abroad. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

    A historical lineup of Skyline GT-R vehicles. The coupe version of the first generation is front center, and behind it are the second, third, fourth, and fifth generations, from left to right. These cars are highly sought after in vintage car auctions in Japan as well as abroad. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

  • The 2025 model became the final version of the R35 GT-R. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

    The 2025 model became the final version of the R35 GT-R. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

  • The R34, the fifth-generation Skyline GT-R, was launched in 1999. With a more compact body than the R33, it offered agile handling and outstanding driving performance. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

    The R34, the fifth-generation Skyline GT-R, was launched in 1999. With a more compact body than the R33, it offered agile handling and outstanding driving performance. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

  • Each R35 GT-R engine is hand-assembled by nine master craftspeople, with the name of the person in charge of the team engraved on a plate affixed to the engine. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

    Each R35 GT-R engine is hand-assembled by nine master craftspeople, with the name of the person in charge of the team engraved on a plate affixed to the engine. (Courtesy Nissan Motor)

  • The Honda Prelude, relaunched after 24 years, went on sale on September 5, 2025. (Courtesy Honda Motor)

    The Honda Prelude, relaunched after 24 years, went on sale on September 5, 2025. (Courtesy Honda Motor)

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