As of last month, the R35-generation Nissan GT-R’s order books are officially closed, tying off the story that started back more than 18 years ago at the car’s 2007 Tokyo Motor Show debut.

Back in 2007 when the R35 ... 2009 the GT-R got a small boost in power up to 478bhp. In 2011, it was lightly facelifted with LED dayrunning lights, a revised front apron and new light clusters ...

So, this quick 38-second feature (embedded below) focuses on a blue second-generation Audi ... number 53 in the DCT class – a gray R35 Nissan GT-R with 1,500 horsepower on tap and purple rims ...

The first skirmish is against a white R35 Nissan GT-R allegedly packing 2,300 horsepower ... 218 mph), with the track’s light awarding the laurels to the mighty Italian supercar.