Rare Seal of Approval
Nissan has certified Litchfield Motors as an official Authorized Service and High-Performance Centre for the R35 GT-R, marking the first time an independent specialist in Europe has been brought into the Japanese automaker’s official network.
The move signals Nissan’s confidence in Litchfield’s technical capabilities with the GT-R, effectively entrusting the specialist with servicing the GT-R owners across the region. Also known for its work on other brands such as Audi, Ferrari, and Porsche, Litchfield will now provide official Nissan servicing using factory-approved procedures, diagnostic equipment, and genuine parts.
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Preparing for the Post-R35 Era
According to Litchfield, the appointment follows a period of significant investment at its Tewkesbury, United Kingdom facility. These upgrades include new workshop buildings, additional specialist equipment, and an expanded technical team – developments that should be welcome news for GT-R owners.
Of note, Nissan has now discontinued the R35 GT-R after an 18-year production run. In this context, the partnership represents a win on multiple fronts. Nissan can shift its focus toward future performance projects – such as a potential GT-R successor previewed by the Hyper Force Concept – while ensuring that existing GT-R owners continue to receive factory-aligned support.
For Litchfield, the appointment adds further credibility to the work it has been doing behind the scenes for years. Owners, meanwhile, benefit from access to a specialist with deep, hands-on experience across a wide range of high-performance vehicles, like the 920-horsepower, Porsche 911-based RML GT Hypercar.
The R35 GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6, which has undergone numerous revisions and refinements over its lifespan. In its range-topping Nismo specification, the U.S.-spec model produces around 600 hp, paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all four wheels.
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Combining Maintenance and Aftermarket Support
Beyond routine servicing, Litchfield will continue to offer aftermarket performance upgrades for the GT-R. The certification makes it easier for owners to access factory-aligned maintenance and performance support.
“This is a milestone for our business and something we are proud to share with our customers,” said managing director Iain Litchfield. “Our goal has always been to give owners the best possible support, and this new status allows us to take that a stage further,” he added.
While Nissan leans on Litchfield to help sustain and enrich the R35 GT-R ecosystem in Europe, Nismo has been expanding its own restoration programs for the Skyline GT-R R32, R33, and R34. The performance division recently announced plans to grow its heritage and restoration operations as part of an effort to capture a significant share of a projected 1.2 trillion yen (approximately $7.7 billion) global market for restoration, restomod, and parts sales by 2032.
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