Nissan Says ItalDesign GT-R50 Could Enter Production At $1 Million A Copy

Nissan has announced that the recently revealed GT-R50 prototype will make its global public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Japanese brand has collaborated with Italdesign for the first time ever to create a limitless version of its flagship sportscar.

Moreover, Nissan says that depending on reception, the GTR-50 could enter an “extremely limited run” as a hand-built production vehicle. Initial price estimates place the GT-R50 at around 900,000 euros (a little over $1 million at the current exchange rates).

TheSteve - 7/9/2018 2:02:28 PM

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The auto industry would be served to take a lesson from the Lexus LFA handbook:
- 500 unit limited run produced over 2 years
- Years later, new, unsold units still sitting on dealers' floors

The LFA was the noteworthy supercar that nearly nobody wanted. The price played a huge role in that. Virtually all of the folks who lusted for it couldn't afford it. Virtually all of those who could afford it didn't want it.

USNA1999 - 7/9/2018 3:58:41 PM

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Don't forget about ACURA's NSX, another too expensive car sitting on the lots.

TomM - 7/9/2018 2:17:30 PM

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Wow - One million for just a COPY.
I wonder how much they are going to charge for the real car!

222max - 7/9/2018 2:45:44 PM

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It's a great car but it shouldn't cost that much.

MDarringer - 7/9/2018 3:47:59 PM

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That's $950K more than it's worth.

USNA1999 - 7/9/2018 3:57:50 PM

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Nah! Maybe $900K, Lol!

MDarringer - 7/9/2018 4:08:48 PM

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The GTR makes great numbers but driving one at the track is not the most satisfaction your can have for the money.

222max - 7/9/2018 5:32:07 PM

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Well, you can count on Jay Leno scooping up at least one.

MDarringer - 7/9/2018 5:52:19 PM

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Jay Leno has bad taste?

Truthy - 7/9/2018 4:10:54 PM

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Yes, it will "change the lives of 50 very select enthusiasts." ~ ItalDesign CEO
It will make them poorer.

MDarringer - 7/9/2018 9:08:23 PM

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Wait a minute. Isn't Ital Design owned by VWAG?

MDarringer - 7/10/2018 4:20:04 PM

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That was a rhetorical question.