Nissan confirmed the next R36 GT-R is in development and will not be a fully electric car, with Richard Candler, Nissan’s global head of product strategy, saying electrification will be included to meet emissions requirements.
During a visit to Nissan’s Yokohama headquarters, CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed the R36 program is underway. Candler said current lithium battery chemistries cannot deliver GT-R performance and that a fully battery GT-R is "no way" for the next generation.
Richard Candler added that the R36 will need some level of electrification to comply with emissions regulations, implying a hybrid or other electrified powertrain. Nissan has not disclosed exact powertrain details or a timeline for the R36 GT-R.
This report is based on information originally published by Motor 1.
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