2018 Nissan GT-R R36 Rumors

The new GT-R is expected to draw styling signs from the bonkers 2014 Vision Gran Turismo Idea - a low-slung two-seater, formerly made for utilization in the Gran Turismo computer game series.

Whispers suggest the new GT-R could be powered by a complex hybrid system with an engine based on the Japanese firm's stamina racing program. The provider's Le Mans race car, shown above, used a conventional 3. 0-litre V-6 petrol engine to operate a vehicle the front wheels and was formerly meant to use a hybrid system on the rears (ultimately, it couldn't be made to work in time to race). The road-going R36 can use a similar system - hopefully with better luck than the La direction du Mans car.

Adding this system could mean the new GT-R eventually ends up heavy than the outgoing car's already portly 1, 740kg weight. Despite this, the moment torque proposed by electric motor could improve its 0-62mph time considerably. A ingenious torque-vectoring system should help it carve through sides just as rapidly as its predecessor, too.

Downsizing from a 3. 8-litre to a 3. 0-litre engine and adding a hybrid system should also associated with new car slightly more fuel effective than the current R35 model. This will rarely become a headline grabbing figure, however - we're more considering seeing whether it can better the Tesla Model S P100D's outstanding 0-62mph sprint time.