The R35 Nissan GT‑R is archetypal of the kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement. That is to say, a car that’s been tinkered, tickled, nipped and tucked almost beyond all recognition.

That’s right, in October this year, the GT-R R35 will disappear from Nissan’s lineup in the U.S. And to celebrate the end of an era ... and wider front fenders. The GT-R may not have been ...