Nissan GT-R R35 or Audi RS6 C8? Both reach the 1,000 hp class when fully built. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Nissan GT-R R35 | Audi RS6 C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2025 (US from 2009) | 2020– |
| Engine | 3.8 twin-turbo V6 VR38DETT | 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 (EA825) |
| Stock power | 480–565 hp (Nismo 600 hp) (US) | 591 hp / 590 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Nissan GT-R R35 | Audi RS6 C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 480–600 hp | 591 hp |
| Stage 1 | 590–620 hp | 668–753 hp |
| Stage 2 | 610–740 hp | 720–819 hp |
| Stage 3 | 700–880 hp | 760–950+ hp |
| Stage 4 | 1,000–1,500+ whp | 1,000+ hp |
Careful: one car's figures are at the wheels (whp) and the other's at the engine (hp), so they aren't directly comparable. Convert with the crank to wheel calculator.
Typical parts cost
| Nissan GT-R R35 | Audi RS6 C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Litchfield Stage 1 £1,613.72 (remap only £720); Cobb Accessport with gearbox flashing $1,460; plug-in modules €549–€899 (RaceChip, DTE). | software $950–$2,599 (034, IE, APR, MTM), or $1,500 for 034's engine and gearbox bundle; Litchfield £1,800 including VAT. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | Litchfield Stage 2–4 £2,615.10–£3,501.60; ETS Y-pipe $895–$2,795; AMS intercooler $1,984.95; ID1300 injectors $1,559.25; AMS Alpha 7 package $13,933.25–$19,709.75. | software $1,195 (CarBahn) or $3,049 (MTM); Litchfield with an exhaust £5,905–£9,782 before VAT. |
| Stage 3 | Litchfield Stage 4.5 £10,382.70 or Stage 5 £16,647.40; turbos alone £3,354–£5,994 (Litchfield); ETS turbo kit $12,450–$15,480; Dodson SuperStock 7 clutch kit £1,579.02. | IE software for Pure900 turbos $2,299; the turbos are extra. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Nissan GT-R R35 reaches 1,000–1,500+ whp and the Audi RS6 C8 1,000+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Nissan GT-R R35 guide
- The Audi RS6 C8 guide
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