The Nissan GT-R needs no introduction among JDM enthusiasts and modern diecast collectors. The 2017 R35 keeps that wide, low and assertive silhouette that has made it a benchmark accessible supercar with performance in a class of its own. Burago captures it in 1/24 scale in diecast with a metallic red paint finish a combination that commands real presence on any display shelf.
A GT-R you can touch, not just look at
What sets this release apart from a purely static miniature is the range of working features it includes: the doors open, the front bonnet is functional and the wheels steer. The tyres are synthetic rubber, a detail you notice at first touch that adds a genuine layer of realism to the whole model. All under official Nissan licence, ensuring proportions and details stay true to the real car.
1/24 scale: the size that changes a display
At approximately 19.5 cm long, 8.5 cm wide and 5.5 cm tall, the GT-R in 1/24 has enough mass to hold its own on a shelf without overwhelming it. It is a very rewarding scale for cars of this profile: the R35 gains in width and bodywork readability, and the metallic red lets the car's lines breathe well alongside other pieces in the collection. For anyone building a display of modern sports cars or looking to add a JDM representative with real character, this model fits in without forcing anything.
Burago 21082 in a modern car collection
Burago has been one of the reference names in 1/24 diecast collecting for decades, and the GT-R 2017 is a good example of why: a finished product with working features, original packaging and a size-to-detail ratio that works equally well for the collector just starting out and for those with an established collection looking to complete a line of modern Japanese cars. It has that quality of a car a real enthusiast recognises with a smile.