Nissan is electrifying the iconic GT-R R32, replacing its legendary engine with a modern all-electric powertrain. The project, revealed at Japan's R’s Meeting at Fuji Speedway, aims to capture the charm of the original while integrating modern technology.
Nissan ’s ambitious project to electrify the iconic GT-R R32 has officially stepped into the spotlight after originally coming to light in early 2023. This reimagined version of the classic sports car will make its public debut at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon but no longer is the legendary RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six engine, replaced by a modern all-electric powertrain crafted by a team of volunteer engineers. Looking for a new or used vehicle? Find it here with CARmag.
This has expectedly stirred some debate with the car community, who share the consensus that this is sacrilege but it may be part of Nissan’s plan to whet the appetites of an all electric R36 GT-R… 【R32EV】vol.14 10月27日に富士スピードウェイで開催されたR’s Meetingにて、製作途中のR32EVを展示しました。 #GTR #R32EV pic.twitter.com/xOxsZJMK6q — 日産自動車株式会社 (@NissanJP) November 5, 2024 While Nissan has kept most details under wraps, the electric R32 recently made an appearance at Japan’s R’s Meeting at Fuji Speedway. The automaker describes the project as an effort to 'capture and recreate the charm of the BNR32 by integrating modern electrification'. Externally, it closely resembles the original car, though there are subtle updates like the removal of fog lights and the addition of orange brake calipers. Related: Fuel for Thought – SA’s Poor Fuel Quality the Reason Behind Delayed Golf GTI? Technical specifications remain speculative, but an all-wheel-drive setup seems likely, with dual electric motors — one per axle — potentially taking the place of the R32’s original drivetrain. Drawing comparisons to the Ariya Nismo’s performance, the electric R32 could easily surpass the original RB26DETT engine’s capabilities. That said, the legendary inline-six often delivered more than what was stated, with fully modified versions capable of some impressive output
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