Mobility & Transport

Shiro Nakamura

Nissan GT-R (R35)

JapanEvidence: high confidenceChecked July 2026

Shiro Nakamura led the design of the R35 Nissan GT-R, giving Nissan’s flagship performance car its production form. His continuing SN Design Platform work and 2024 public unveiling document current activity, while contemporary automotive coverage directly identifies him as the GT-R’s designer.

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What Shiro did

Led the exterior design of the R35 Nissan GT-R.

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Why it matters

The GT-R is Nissan’s globally recognized performance flagship, and Nakamura received a 2024 career award for his automotive design work.

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Living-status check

Forbes reported Nakamura’s active SN Design Platform presentation at the October 2024 Paris Auto Show.