R36 GT-R. Hybrid powertrain?

GT-R's have long been the cornerstone of the affordable exotic (yes, I know the Corvette is cheaper but it is much more accessible). The current generation, the R35, has been out since 2008. It wowed the media and fans all over the world with its 480 horsepower twin-turbo V6. Since then, the car has only gotten more powerful, now also available in a 616 horsepower NISMO guise. However, 2008 was a long time ago in car years, and the GT-R is due for a full refresh. So here's the elephant in the room. Will the next GT-R be a hybrid or plug-in vehicle?
Absolutely.
I can without a doubt say the next GT-R will be a hybrid. Nissan has come close to milking the TT V6, and the next GT-R will have to match or (most likely) better the current GT-R's horsepower. They don't have many more options except for hybridization. What's more, they aren't new to the subject, the Leaf was one of the first ZEV's on the road back in 2011. Acura did it with the NSX, Ford did it with the GT, Porsche with the 918, McLaren with the P1, and Ferrari with the LaFerrari. This is where the realm of exotics and supercars is going, and Nissan needs their slice of the pie.

The 2016 Ford GT (VIDEO) (allcarseveryday)

Porsche 918 (allcarseveryday)

2016 NISMO GT-R

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2015 Chicago Auto Show-Review

The 2015 Chicago Auto Show comes to a close today. I visited McCormick Place last weekend, and shot videos and pictures of all of the great cars there. Notable highlights include the new Acura NSX, Ford GT, Porsche 918, MB AMG GT, the Bleugatti again, and more. This year was great for new cars that are iconic, while they weren't released in Chicago they still traveled here. The biggest reveal in my opinion at Chicago was the new 2016 Honda Pilot, which, judging by the exterior is much better. This was one of the better Chicago Auto Shows I've been to.

VIDEOS

2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Honda HR-V
2015 Ford Edge
2016 Lincoln MKX
2016 Ford GT
2016 Chevrolet Volt

Anyway, here are some pictures from the event.

The 2016 Ford GT (allcarseveryday)

The 2016 Ford GT350R (allcarseveryday)

The 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat (allcarseveryday)

This is a 2015 Dodge Viper painted in every shade it is available in. (allcarseveryday)

The first Ferrari California T I've seen! (allcarseveryday)

And oddly, the third 918 I've seen...(allcarseveryday)

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V (allcarseveryday)

Here is an old friend! #bleugatti! (allcarseveryday)

Aventador Roadster (allcarseveryday)

2015 Lamborghini Huracan (allcarseveryday)

2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO (allcarseveryday)

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