Sunday, February 22, 2015

R36 GT-R. Hybrid powertrain?

GT-R's have long been the cornerstone of the affordable exotic (yes, I know the Corvette is cheaper but it is much more accessible). The current generation, the R35, has been out since 2008. It wowed the media and fans all over the world with its 480 horsepower twin-turbo V6. Since then, the car has only gotten more powerful, now also available in a 616 horsepower NISMO guise. However, 2008 was a long time ago in car years, and the GT-R is due for a full refresh. So here's the elephant in the room. Will the next GT-R be a hybrid or plug-in vehicle?
Absolutely.
I can without a doubt say the next GT-R will be a hybrid. Nissan has come close to milking the TT V6, and the next GT-R will have to match or (most likely) better the current GT-R's horsepower. They don't have many more options except for hybridization. What's more, they aren't new to the subject, the Leaf was one of the first ZEV's on the road back in 2011. Acura did it with the NSX, Ford did it with the GT, Porsche with the 918, McLaren with the P1, and Ferrari with the LaFerrari. This is where the realm of exotics and supercars is going, and Nissan needs their slice of the pie.


The 2016 Ford GT (VIDEO) (allcarseveryday)


Porsche 918 (allcarseveryday)


2016 NISMO GT-R

You may NOT use these pictures.

1 comment:

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2018 at 4:12 AM

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