Nissan GT-R License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan GT-R license plate component utilizes 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for illumination purposes across the various production versions listed in the provided technical data. Available information covers the specific time range from 2009 through 2019 for the specified vehicle lighting equipment.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2019	12961
2009-2018	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The 168 bulb is the license plate bulb size for the Nissan GT-R across the 2009-2018 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation, while the 168 follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada.
Both the 168 and 12961 share the same T10 miniature wedge form factor and operate on 12 volts.
The 168 bulb is rated at 4.9 watts, whereas the 12961 is rated at 5 watts, placing both within the same low-wattage output range typical of license plate lighting.
The 12961 specifies a W2.1x9.5d base, which is the standard base type for T10 miniature wedge bulbs, indicating physical compatibility within that bulb family.
The 2019 GT-R uses the 12961 bulb for its license plate position, which differs from the 168 specified for the 2009-2018 model years, making direct interchangeability between those years a fitment consideration.
Although the 168 and 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor, the differing part number designations across model years suggest that confirming the exact specification for a given year is relevant before substitution.