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Report: R36 Nissan GT-R To Go Hybrid, Arrive In 2012

 
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Engine - 2009 Nissan GT-R 2-door Coupe

Engine - 2009 Nissan GT-R 2-door Coupe

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The development and launch of the current R35 Nissan GT-R was an epic achievement for the Japanese automaker. After all, Nissan was able design and engineer a sports car capable of outperforming exotic supercars with pricetags twice as high or more, as well as make it seat four adults in relative comfort while being easy to drive on a daily basis.

Engineers working on the next-generation of the car, the R36, expected to arrive in 2012 as a 2013 model, certainly have a tough act to follow but according to latest reports they may have a few aces up their collective sleeve.

One possibility is the addition of a hybrid system, similar to the one previewed in the stunning 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept. By taking the Infiniti G37’s 3.7-liter V-6 and bolting on a pair of turbochargers, Nissan was able to boost output of the engine to around 440 horsepower. They then combined this with a 160 horsepower electric motor and the end result was a powertrain developing an even 600 horsepower.

For the R36 GT-R, Nissan is expected to stick with the current model's 3.8-liter VR38DETT mill and combine it with the same 160 horsepower electric motor used in the Essence Concept. Final output will fall around the 600 horsepower mark while fuel economy should improve to around 25-30 mpg.

The only hurdle is the increased weight of the hybrid system’s batteries, which will need to be offset by an intensive weight loss program. The end goal is to build a car that performs equal to or better than the current model and return much better fuel economy.

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Comments (17)

  1. By iraqispy Posted: 12/23/2009 3:48am PST

    haha 2012
    poor mindless bastards
     
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  2. fb_630621307 avatar Michael Descul Posted: 12/23/2009 6:39am PST

    This should be something to look forward to!! Hybrid could really give a major boost to power, as well as effiency, and the torque in the electric motor is from a standing start!! It now appears that the hotly received Infiniti Essence concept is a test bed for this system. I understand, too, that there is a possibility that the Essence could be produced after all - let's hope!!!!
     
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  3. By chris90sho Posted: 12/23/2009 7:07am PST

    lol hey iraqi wanna team up and buy one?
     
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  4. By  My Wheels On Walls Posted: 12/23/2009 12:49pm PST

    Oh dear.....
     
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  5. By  computer mouse Posted: 12/23/2009 6:49pm PST

    I think it’s a great idea, especially for people in London who won’t have to pay a congestion charge whilst driving a 600bhp supercar!
     
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  6. By NoNameDenton Posted: 12/23/2009 10:45pm PST

    Great idea for anyone who wants to pay the price for this car because it will be expensive.
     
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  7. By bloodmack Posted: 12/24/2009 9:31am PST

    Hybrid Skyline? What is this a joke? Hybrids need to stay with the prius and other dorky cars like it.
     
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  8. fb_539026801 avatar Munjal Thakkar Posted: 12/24/2009 10:24am PST

    Despite launching with torquey electric motors, just sitting in an R36 will void the warranty.
     
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  9. By  chitosan Posted: 12/24/2009 11:03am PST

    R36 Nissan GT-R in 2013 ?
    Pistonheads are reporting that a replacement for the R35 GT-R is on the way for 2013.

    Speaking to PH later on – while waiting for a rapid ride around the Nurburgring circuit in a Spec-V development car – Andy confirmed that a model replacement programme was still in place in spite of the economic downturn, based on a roughly similar timescale to the Porsche replacement cycle.
    With the 911 GT2 being the car Nissan likes to benchmark, that puts a lifespan of 5-6 years on the current R35 - according to our rudimentary maths.
    Unsurprisingly, Andy also confirmed to us that the next-generation GT-R will be an evolution of the current platform, and will therefore retain the twin-turbocharged V6 and rear transaxle configuration.

    I think they have it off a few years, Porsche has never replaced the 911. Its been the same since 1963. Well, not exactly the same, but updated over the years. Expect the next update to the GT-R to be a minor life cycle change. Things like headlights, tail lights , minor driveline things. Don’t look for any Infiniti Essence type hybrid powertrains for 2013. The R32 to R33 to R34 GT-R were evolutions rather than revolutions of the Skyline GT-R. Expect more of the same for the “next” GT-R whether they call it R36 or if it stays as the R35.
     
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  10. By SuperSkyline89 Posted: 12/24/2009 2:17pm PST

    Ugh, why don't you just kill the GT-R now? That'd be better than to turn one of the most legendary Japanese performance names into a sell-out.
     
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  11. By  myril kennedy Posted: 12/25/2009 2:23pm PST

    i cant wait for this...all the GTR needs is more power and it will kill even more cars than it does at present.
     
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  12. By  electronic cigarette Posted: 12/25/2009 8:33pm PST

    People who buy this car typically dont care about MPG. But oh well.
     
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  13. fb_100000013787395 avatar fb_100000013787395 Posted: 12/31/2009 6:45pm PST

    First a version of the VQ (a great engine in it's own right, but not really modification friendly) instead of the bullet proof inline 6 (RBDETT) and now this... Interesting...
     
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  14. By javierislas91711 Posted: 3/5/2010 8:24pm PST

    check out the 700 horsepower gtr on youtube. it smokes a suped up zr1 (switzer p800 gtr vs) its totally awesome!!!
     
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  15. By  J hass Group Posted: 6/16/2010 3:40am PDT

    That's superb.This should be something to look forward to!! Hybrid could really give a major boost to power, as well as efficiency, and the torque in the electric motor is from a standing start!!
     
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  16. By  HMS Home Warranty Posted: 7/2/2010 10:17pm PDT

    I will be waiting for this car to arrive very eagerly!!
     
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  17. By  Cheviot Bathroom Posted: 9/4/2010 7:58am PDT

    Nissan is pulling out all the zero emission stops at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. In addition to the expected Leaf electric vehicle, the Japanese automaker will also be showing off a new concept called the Land Glider. Intended to be an urban runabout its a good move
     
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