“Content Is Costly”: Gent Smashes GTR Vehicle Immediately After Take-Off

• A Durban content creator shared footage of a Nissan GTR driver losing control and crashing into roadside barriers during what appeared to be a high-speed take-off
• The expensive supercar looked to be a limited edition R35 50th anniversary model worth over R3 million that Nissan has now discontinued
• South Africans had mixed reactions to the viral crash video, with some making jokes about insurance claims, while others felt devastated seeing such a rare vehicle destroyed

A piece of footage shared by Durban content creators has left car enthusiasts across South Africa heartbroken after watching a beautiful Nissan GTR meet the mistress of misfortune. The viral video was posted on 4 September 2025, with the caption:

"No matter how bad your day is going, just imagine this bra just smashed a GTR, looks like a 50th Anniversary R35 too 😢"

The clip captured the moment when everything went terribly wrong. Content creators @dalaucrew, known for sharing funny videos and budget shopping tips, posted footage that had viewers covering their eyes in shock. The video showed a driver behind the wheel of a pristine metallic blue Nissan GTR preparing for what looked like a quick acceleration. However, within seconds of taking off, the powerful supercar appeared to lose control, swerving dramatically before crashing face-first into roadside barriers.

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The incident happened so quickly that viewers could barely process what they were watching. The GTR, which appeared to be in perfect condition moments before, hit the barriers with significant force after the driver seemed unable to control the vehicle during acceleration. The person filming managed to capture the entire crash sequence before the recording ended once the damaged vehicle came to a stop.

Mzansi reacts to expensive crash footage

The devastating mishap attracted over 12,000 reactions as South Africans shared their thoughts on the costly accident:

@mavenipato wondered:

"How does a seemingly stock R35 break traction from rest 😳"

@dainogulu observed:

"He had his cigarette in his hand afterwards because he knew his car would never be the same 😮"

@sadzyusuf commented:

"When boys think they can drive like men . 50th anniversary dude 😢"

@myswtheart_o joked:

"Santam watching this vid while declining the claim 😂"

@__swazih.co noted:

"I'm recording... That's why I was recording!!!😅😮‍💨"

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@brian.shombela laughed:

"You can't park the car there 😂😂"

@swazi_z asked:

"What was he doing anyway?"

The legendary Nissan GTR R35 legacy comes to an end

According to Wikipedia, the Nissan GT-R (model code R35) was a sports car built by the Japanese manufacturer from 2007 to 2025. The R35 50th Anniversary edition, which the crashed vehicle appeared to be, was introduced to South Africa in 2019 in very limited quantities and was priced well over R3 million.

The GTR was powered by a hand-built 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 570 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful Japanese production vehicles ever made. Each engine was assembled by only nine "Takumi Craftsmen" mechanics in a dust-proof, temperature-controlled room, with each craftsman's name badged on every engine built. Production of the iconic supercar officially ended in August 2025, making vehicles like the one in the crash even more valuable and irreplaceable.

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3 Other stories about road accidents in SA

• Briefly News recently reported on Chymamusique's car accident revelation, but what had fans most concerned was discovering what the artist had predicted about crashes before his own tragic incident.
• An N1 taxi crash left several people dead and passengers trapped, though the real shock was learning how many vehicles were actually involved in the devastating accident.
• The N3 multi-vehicle accident forced major road closures, but the most alarming detail was discovering exactly how many cars one runaway truck managed to hit.

Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News