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Nissan R36 GT-R: What Is Confirmed and What Is Rumour

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The Nissan R36 GT-R has not been revealed, so there are no official specs yet. Nissan executives have said the next GT-R will be a hybrid with a turbocharged V6 and could arrive within a few years of 2025, with a launch around 2030 widely expected.

R36 GT-R: what Nissan has said

Nissan R36 GT-R hybrid successor to the R35

  • Hybrid, not full EV: A Nissan North America executive said at the 2025 New York Auto Show that the next GT-R will be a hybrid.
  • Turbo V6: The same executive described a twin-turbo V6 as the combustion part of the setup.
  • Timing: “Three to five years” was the quoted window. No dated launch has been announced.
  • Hybrid type: Plug-in versus conventional hybrid had not been decided.

What is still rumour

Power output, 0-60 time, Nurburgring lap target, weight, dimensions, price and Canadian availability are all unconfirmed. Any exact “R36 specs” table you see online is speculation.

Item Status
Powertrain Hybrid with turbo V6 (stated by Nissan executive)
Launch window Around 2030 (not officially dated)
Power / torque Not announced
Weight / dimensions Not announced
Price Not announced

Today’s GT-R: the R35

The R35 GT-R, on sale since 2007, uses the 3.8-litre twin-turbo VR38DETT V6 with all-wheel drive. Availability of new R35 cars varies by market, so check with a Nissan dealer before you plan a purchase.

What to read next

For more Japanese performance context, see our Japanese race cars guide, the Nissan 350Z drift specs and the Toyota GR GT specs.

Nissan R36 GT-R FAQ

Is the Nissan R36 GT-R confirmed?

Nissan executives have said a next-generation GT-R is coming as a hybrid, but the car has not been officially revealed and has no announced specs.

When will the R36 GT-R be released?

No date is official. A Nissan executive spoke of three to five years in 2025, and a launch around 2030 is widely expected.

Will the R36 GT-R be electric?

It is expected to be a hybrid with a turbocharged V6, not a pure battery-electric car, according to a Nissan executive.

How much horsepower will the R36 GT-R have?

Nissan has not announced a figure. Numbers you may see online are estimates.

What engine does the current R35 GT-R use?

A 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 (VR38DETT) with all-wheel drive.

Vance Ashford

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