Although production of the R35 officially ended after a run that lasted nearly 18 years, Nissan has confirmed that the next-generation R36 GT-R has already entered the early stages of development, with promises that the car will remain faithful to its legendary character while adopting a more modern spirit.
The most important confirmation so far is that the new GT-R will not become a fully electric car. Nissan executives explained that current battery technology is still not capable of delivering the performance expected from the GT-R name, especially when it comes to power, weight, and track endurance. As a result, the car will use a hybrid setup that combines an internal combustion engine with limited electrification in order to meet emissions regulations without sacrificing the character enthusiasts love.
The R36 is expected to continue using an updated version of Nissan’s famous 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, but with major improvements in efficiency and output. Expectations suggest total power could exceed 700 horsepower in the standard version, while the Nismo variant could approach 800 horsepower, with a 0-100 km/h time of under 3 seconds.
In terms of design, Nissan is not expected to move far away from the GT-R’s established identity. The car will likely retain its iconic round taillights and quad exhaust setup, but with more modern lines and a more aggressive front-end inspired by Nissan’s latest concept cars. The interior is also expected to adopt a more driver-focused layout, with modern screens and some traditional physical buttons that performance enthusiasts still prefer.
The new GT-R will also ride on an entirely new platform, as Nissan believes the next generation needs a more advanced foundation to suit modern powertrains and the performance expected from it. So far, there is still no clear official reveal date, but expectations suggest we could see the car before the end of the decade, with Nissan potentially beginning to share more details around 2028.
As for pricing, the new GT-R is expected to start at around $150,000, while the Nismo version could easily exceed the $200,000 mark, keeping the car positioned as a Japanese supercar that combines brutal performance with a lower price tag than many of its European rivals.
