CONFIRMED: Next Gen Nissan GT-R To Be Hybrid - Is This Good Or Bad?

The next-generation Nissan GT-R will feature a hybrid powertrain, using electrification to boost performance and lower emissions according to engineering, sales and marketing boss Andy Palmer.

“There is an inevitability about electrification of all cars in the future, and there is the very real prospect of enhancements coming from this and ending up on a sports car like the Nissan GT-R,” said Palmer. “The electric systems can fill in the gaps in the torque curve and offer genuine performance gains, as well as lowering emissions. It’s win-win, and I’d expect to see some form of hybridisation on the next generation of car.”

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Car4Life - 11/7/2013 10:01:14 AM

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Really Nissan??? First you throw a CVT in the coveted Maxima, and now neuter the GTR with a Hybrid powertrain?

I hope the Hybrid is only an expansion in the GTR lineup

ParadoX - 11/7/2013 10:19:47 AM

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Good. The electric motors are good for their instant torque. Nissan knows what it is doing with Godzilla.

dlin - 11/7/2013 3:17:14 PM

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No matter what it's gonna be spectacular!

MorePower - 11/7/2013 4:05:16 PM

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Better than Good

Instant torque, probably Redbull Renault based KERS system = Awesome!

skytop - 11/7/2013 8:04:59 PM

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Will it come with a 1/4 mile long extension cord for racing?

MattDarringer - 11/7/2013 8:20:51 PM

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Utter BS stupidity.

Sciros - 11/7/2013 9:19:19 PM

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It's the next step to keep up with the other hypercars. Makes sense. The car is already heavy as heck, though, so the added batteries will require some serious weight reduction.

t_bone - 11/7/2013 10:31:36 PM

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Looks like a few people need to catch up their reading. Keyword: 918