Nissan Prepping GT-R Hybrid For 2012?
By Chris Weiss
A couple of weeks ago, we heard the first rumblings of a Nissan GT-R performance hybrid, and a report on Inside Line lends a little extra detail to the rumors. The report confirms that Nissan will go with a 3.8 liter twin turbocharged V6 worth 440 hp paired with a 160 hp electric motor, similar to the combination used for the Infiniti Essence concept, which was built atop the GT-R platform.
The result will be a simultaneous boost in horsepower, up 100 hp from the current GT-R, and efficiency–up to 25 to 30 mpg. In the end, Nissan plans to offer a GT-R that offers the same high-end quickness and performance of the current model, while boosting fuel economy.
The report predicts a price of around $100K and a 2012 debut. [via Inside Line]
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