Leaked: All-New 830 Horsepower Nissan GT-R Hybrid?

The Nissan GT-R is basically a super car without the super car price tag and the vehicle is about to get a lot more appealing thanks to a leaked image published in a Japanese car magazine. These magazines are not always accurate but the GT-R was a game changer and we can expect a lot more from the next model in 2016.

Besides the updated look, it is said that the 2016 Nissan GT-R will feature a hybrid powertrain and it will be co-developed by Williams and Nismo. What is surprising is that Nissan will continue to use the 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 on the next-generation GT-R but heavily tuned. On the 2016 Nissan GT-R, the engine alone is expected to develop 580 horsepower, which is the same as the GT-R Nismo currently in production.

But the good stuff will come from the hybrid system which will use a system similar to that of the F1 KERS (kinetic energy recovery system). The hybrid system will supposedly give the 2016 Nissan GT-R an additional boost of 250 horsepower making the GT-R a 800hp racing machine. If these numbers are accurate, expect the GT-R to sell like hot cakes. The 250hp from the hybrid system does sound a bit ambitious but we’ll all have to until later this year before we have information straight from the source.

It’s also interesting to note that Nissan has applied for a logo trademark for ‘R-Hybrid’ which have led many to believe that the next-generation GT-R will implement  a hybrid system of some sort.

With 830 horsepower, the vehicle is expected to the hit the 0-100 km/h in about 2.7 seconds, the same time as the current GT-R Nismo, but the acceleration thereafter is said to be improved significantly. Top speed will be around 212 mph (340 km/h) and unlike the other supercars which cost $400,000 to $500,000, reports suggest we can expect the 2016 Nissan GT-R to be in the range of $120k to $150k.

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Eddie is a writer covering men's lifestyle topics for Unfinished Man. With a business degree and passion for writing, he provides reviews on the latest cars, gadgets, and other interests for today's man. Eddie crafts entertaining and informative articles aimed at helping readers live their best lives.

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