The Nissan GT-R has said goodbye to Europe for some time now. “Godzilla” left the Old Continent in 2022 due to the most recent regulations in terms of exhaust noise, while in many other markets around the world (such as the domestic one in Japan) it continues to be sold and constantly updated.
Nissan, however, is also looking to the future generation, which will most likely return to Europe thanks to the strong push of electrification.
A forced choice
During an interview given to AutocarIvan Espinosa (head of the brand’s global product strategy) admitted that the brand’s future sports cars will be increasingly electrified. A transition almost forced by European regulations, which in fact make it unprofitable to sell models like the GT-R in Europe.
Nissan Hyper Force concept
At this point, all that remains is to understand whether the future Japanese sports car will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain or exclusively electric. According to the most recent statements from Nissan’s top management, the company seems more inclined towards a 100% battery-powered version, the shape of which may have already been anticipated.
Towards the first electric GT-R
The “mother” of the future GT-R could be the Hyper Force concept, shown at Japan Mobility Show in October 2023. A prototype with exaggeratedly futuristic lines, but which could be used as the basis for the production model, which could arrive by 2030.
Nissan GT-R Skyline Edition
The concept is equipped with two engines located on the front and rear axle, for a total power of 1.341 CV. A value to be taken with a pinch of salt in the case of the series model, which however could be equipped with solid-state batteries.
These next-generation batteries will debut in the Nissan range in 2028 and will have double the energy density and triple the charging speed of current batteries. A solution that could also find space on the most extreme GT-R ever
Source: it.motor1.com
