The Nissan GT-R has spent nearly two decades proving itself as one of the most capable track cars ever engineered. But Wim Prins — the Dutch dealer known primarily for his Alfa Romeo expertise — saw something different in the R35 platform. Rather than another tuned street car aimed for the track, Prins built a lifted, off-road version that reimagines “Godzilla” as an all-terrain machine.
From Tarmac to Trail
The transformation starts with the suspension, lifted roughly 4.7″ above stock height, which completely changes the GT-R’s stance from supercar to rally racer. The stock seven-spoke RAYS wheels are still there, now wrapped in chunky all-terrain Toyo tires. Bolt-on fender extensions accommodate the wider rubber while auxiliary LED lights — both roof-mounted and integrated into the front bumper — help with pitch-black driving. Moreover, a full-size spare tire strapped to the roof completes the Safari aesthetic.
Despite the radical exterior changes, the heart of this build stays true to the GT-R’s performance lineage. The hand-built VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 has been tuned to push 600hp, matching the output of the most potent factory Nismo variants. That power still routes through the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system. With just over 54,000 km (~33,700 mi) on the clock, this particular example has seen surprisingly light use since 2010.
Why an Off-Road GT-R Makes Sense
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the off-road R35. It appeared in the Dutch market around 2020 wearing camouflage wraps, but enthusiasm just wasn’t there yet. The concept felt too far removed from what people expected from a GT-R. Luckily, the landscape today has shifted dramatically. Porsche’s 911 Dakar proved factory-backed adventure sports cars could work, commanding prices well above MSRP. Lamborghini followed with the Sterrato. Suddenly, taking a performance icon off-road isn’t just a curiosity.
Prins may have been ahead of the curve in 2020, but timing is everything. Where this build once struggled to find an audience, it now slots perfectly into a growing category of high-performance machines built for more than just pavement. The R35’s proven durability and accessible tuning potential make it an ideal candidate for this kind of treatment. And unlike the limited-production Dakar or Sterrato, this is a one-off build with its own story.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2010 Nissan GT-R R35 (Off-Road Build)
Engine: 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6
Power: 600 hp
Drivetrain: ATTESA E-TS All-Wheel Drive
Suspension Lift: 4.7″
Tires: All-Terrain Toyo
Mileage: ~33,700 miles
Price: ~$117,000
Pricing & Availability
Currently listed by Wim Prins in the Netherlands, the one-of-one off-road Nissan GT-R is priced at approximately €99,500 (~$117,000).
Recap
Wim Prins Off-Road Nissan GT-R R35
Wim Prins lifted a 2010 Nissan GT-R by nearly five inches, slapped on all-terrain tires, and tuned it to 600hp, turning Godzilla into an off-road beast.
