Nissan Exec Says New Z Car And GT-R Are Happening

It seems plausible that both could have electrified powertrains.

Current Nissan GT-R And Z car They are already very old and the automaker is aware of this. Nissan Chief Planning Officer Philippe Klein confirms to Top Gear The company seems to be at least considering the future of this pair. It doesn’t sound as though replacements will be coming any time soon.

Klein stated that “We have the Z, the GT-R and lots of fans and we are also fans of these cars,” Top Gear. “I can’t give you any details, but I want you to know that we are looking into the future of these cars.”

As of late, Nissan executives have been more open to discussing the GT-R. The limited-run GT-R50 is not intended to be a preview for the new model. A concept would give a glimpse of the new coupe. Klein seems to be pointing in the same direction. Rumours suggest that the model could become electrified.

Nissan Exec Says New Z Car And GT-R Are Happening

“This is why electrification with electric power is being pursued. We would like regulations that do not diminish the enjoyment of driving the car. Although it’s not always easy, this is the right direction. “Yes, we’re still looking into the future of sports cars and hot cars as well as fun-to-drive cars,” he said to Top Gear.

Although Nissan has confirmed that a new Z vehicle is in the works, details are still kept secret by the company. Rumours claim that it will abandon six-cylinder power and switch to a turbocharged four cylinder .