We suspected, but rumors say that the GT-R would remain without succession were far wrong. The next generation is planned for 2018.
The Nissan GT-R does not follow a traditional development program. Released in 2007, it was already known several cosmetic and mechanical alterations in 2011 and 2012. And when you talk to the engineer responsible for its development, the famous Kazutoshi Mizuno, we understand that it is only following a logic based on the racing cars that evolve between each GP. A philosophy that is reflected with the participation of the team in the 24h Nürburgring. Nevertheless, the GT-R will experience radical changes in order to remain competitive against its competitors, including the Honda NSX. A first step will be reached in 2013 before a second generation in 2018.
Big update
Originally, this new generation would see the day in 2015, but its release was delayed after a long absence from Mizuno because of health problems. The Nissan management has decided to offer a big update to its standard-bearer at the end of next year, six years after its release. We must therefore expect a "facelift" so Porsche 911 Type 997 Phase 2, with a conserved form but alterations in optical, shields and engines. The general form, however, should remain the now well-known by all the charm of "Godzilla."
The hybrid program
The Nissan GT-R "2" then scheduled for 2018 should mark a big technical and stylistic break with the current version. If the first point is a closely guarded secret, it is a proven fact that seems regarding the second: under the hood, the Nissan supercar will use electricity. A choice which will directly deal with the new NSX, but should also propel in very exclusive areas of the Porsche 918 Spyder, see the successor to the Ferrari Enzo. The battle for the title of "Queen of the Nürburgring hybrid" may be tough. And we can trust and Nissan Mizuno for the challenge.
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As expected by its creators, the Nissan GT-R continues to evolve since its introduction on the market of sports cars and the first blow given on the Nordschleife vs. its competitors. Patrick Garcia showed you yesterday the very first shots of the facelift version of the 2012 vintage and now there is some interesting information.
The future version of the GT-R will mark a significant step forward, to the point that its designers now encode the "DBA-R35" instead of "CBA-R35" so far. Its chassis is entitled to improvements including a building at the front and the support area of the dashboard. Structures suspensions are also entitled to a new treatment consisting of carbon fiber and aluminum to increase rigidity without this affects the weight of the whole.
The brakes - an element whose endurance was still a bit lacking on the current version in use on the circuit - are also reworked.
The most surprising new - and perhaps the most interesting! - Is to report to the management of the transmission: With the CBA-R35, it will be possible to switch propulsion mode instead of four-wheel drive just four seconds remaining supported on the "energy saving" button. Once in this mode, the power is transmitted to the rear wheels only. Probably will allow some kicks quite unusual for a car known for its ability to stay glued to the bitumen in all circumstances.
As the power of the twin-turbo V6, still no information on the final figure.
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Replacing the GT-R is an unanswered question. The direction of Renault Nissan has not agreed to the following Godzilla.
This is the information this weekend, following the current GT-R (R35 generation) would be questioned. According to Inside Line, the offspring of the monster unveiled in 2009 is not yet in the study because the green light for development budgets have not been released by the direction of Renault-Nissan, Carlos Ghosn is in person . According to the site, the replacement is scheduled for 2014 and no idea has been advanced on the contents of the GT-R 36. In truth, we do not yet know if the development has been delayed or canceled more dramatically.
Retirement
Another event has shaken the GT-R Family: Retired Kazutoshi Mizuno. The chief engineer of the development and the development of the car ended his technical career recently and Nissan has not yet been as competent as her personality to take over Godzilla. It was he who had taken the GT-R line after the R34 and had detached three letters of the Skyline family to become a full-fledged product. In doing so, he also catapulted the GT-R in the ranks of sports on which to be reckoned.
The surprise guest
If the history of the GT-R stops on the R35 (currently 550 hp, before changing to 600 hp in a year?), Nissan has managed to sow discord in the hierarchy GT the last 5 years. By imposing its integral transmission associated with a control interface near the video game, the GT-R divides. Accessible first apprentice, she claims the status of simple and effective for the sport enthusiast. His detractors criticize her weight (1,740 pounds) and its technological-on assistance. Nevertheless, the facts are there: 315 km / h and 0-100 km / h in 2.8s for € 91,400.
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