There will be a new GT-R with over 1,000 hp, but Nissan's decision generates controversy and its price is frightening

For years, there has been speculation and debate about the future of the Nissan GT-R. Much has been said about what will happen after the disappearance of the indestructible R35. A farewell that has unfortunately already arrived. Recently, the last Nissan GT-R R35 was manufactured. The Japanese manufacturer closes an important chapter in the history of one of its most legendary models. However, this does not mean that its farewell is definitive. Quite the opposite.

Nissan is not willing to give up what the initials GT-R (Gran Turismo Racing) represent, and that is why it has already set its machinery in motion with the aim of materializing a new generation as soon as possible. The hypothetical Nissan GT-R R36 that has been so much discussed in recent years will become a reality. But the decision made by Nissan will bring a lot of controversy.

The Nissan GT-R will return to the market with over 1,000 hp

Thermal, hybrid, or electric? The debate about the next GT-R has always been focused on the mechanical aspect. And although about a year ago it was hinted that it didn't necessarily have to be electric, Nissan's decision is clear. And it will not please the purists. The next GT-R will be electric.

Iván Espinosa, CEO of Nissan, recently tried to reassure fans of this model by assuring that the GT-R will return. But, and this is important, he highlighted the high bar that the R35 model has set: "Dear GT-R fans, this is not an eternal farewell. The GT-R will return to you one day, but the name GT-R raises great expectations and is reserved for truly special cars, and the R35 raises the bar even higher."

He also made it clear that the GT-R will return to the market but undergoing an evolution, which aligns with those reports that speak of a turning point with the generational change that looms on the horizon. And not only because the new GT-R will be electric, but also in terms of design and technology: "The GT-R will evolve and reappear," Espinosa pointed out.

Over 1,000 hp, all-wheel drive, and next-generation batteries

The commitment to electrification at its highest level will significantly influence the design. The Nissan Hyper Force concept model was presented at the Japan Mobility Salon 2023 (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show). The development timelines are also conditioned by the evolution of battery technology. The future electric GT-R will be equipped with next-generation batteries.

The strong point of the new GT-R will logically be its electric propulsion system. It will exceed 1,000 hp and will feature an all-wheel drive configuration with e-4ORCE technology. The range will also be crucial but will depend on how much the batteries have evolved. The latest reports that have emerged in faraway Japan make it clear that the electric GT-R will have solid-state batteries.

The electric Nissan GT-R will have a prohibitive price

When will it hit the market? As we mentioned earlier, Nissan has already set the machinery in motion to tackle a very important project. Although the GT-R is not a volume vehicle, it is key to achieving the brand status that Nissan seeks. If all goes as planned, it will be presented in 2028, so it will reach dealerships as a 2029 model. The starting price will be around €170,000. And always talking about the base version. A hypothetical electric Nissan GT-R NISMO will far exceed the €200,000 barrier.

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