The Nissan GT-R has undergone significant development throughout its lifespan, but its most significant advancement may still be on the horizon.
Japanese website Best Car Web reports that the next GT-R, likely named the R36, will make its debut in 2028.
Rather than relying on a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, the Japanese outlet suggests that the next GT-R will be powered by an electric powertrain and solid-state batteries. It’s likely that this powertrain will feature all-wheel drive, as the GT-R is known for its outstanding traction provided by its advanced all-wheel drive system.
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In addition to the transition from gasoline to electric power, the R36 could adopt a four-door body style similar to the Porsche Taycan or Audi e-tron GT.
The Skyline GT-R has previously offered a sedan body style, providing precedent for a four-door GT-R.
Nissan R35 GT-R
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Nissan has placed a significant focus on solid-state batteries, and previous statements suggest that the first vehicle featuring this potentially groundbreaking technology will debut in 2028.
Earlier this year, Nissan officially unveiled a prototype solid-state battery production facility at its Research Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
As announced during the Nissan Ambition 2030 event in November 2021, Nissan aims to release an electric vehicle (EV) equipped with its proprietary all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in the fiscal year 2028.
Nissan plans to establish a pilot production line at its Yokohama production plant in the fiscal year 2024, utilizing the materials, design, and manufacturing processes from the prototype production facility.
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According to Nissan, the cost of its solid-state batteries can be reduced to $75 per kWh in fiscal year 2028, and further reduced to $65 per kWh thereafter, making ASSB-equipped vehicles cost competitive with internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Nissan has also previously announced its leadership in the development of solid-state batteries for its Alliance partners, Renault and Mitsubishi.
As part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance 2030 roadmap, the Alliance plans to invest €23 billion ($A33.38 billion) in the next five years for electrification efforts, with a goal of achieving a total battery production capacity of 220GWh for EVs by 2030.
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