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The next Nissan GT-R will reshape the supercar landscape once again. Nissan is expected to introduce the next-generation 'R36' GT-R as early as the 2016 model year. The priorities for the GT-R is unchanged as elite Nissan engineers will once again push the technological envelope to produce the Japanese automaker's fastest, most capable, and most fuel efficient supercar.

According to Motor Authority, a new "R-Hybrid" trademark application from Nissan has recently been approved. Industry observers are anticipating that Nissan will likely launching a new range of performance hybrid sports cars. In particular, Australia auto news site CarSales reports that Nissan is working very closely with Williams F1's technology department, Williams Advanced Engineering, to develop an advanced hybrid system for the 2016 GT-R.

The hybrid system developed by Williams Advanced Engineering is not only race-proven, it's race winning. Williams supplies the hybrid technology for the champion Audi e-Tron Quattro prototype racing cars that dominate the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The racing outfit is also supplying its hybrid technology to Porsche race cars as well.

Details on the hybrid system developed for Nissan are limited, but it is unlikely for the GT-R to utilize the flywheel-based hybrid system that is used for the Audi and Porsche racing cars. The 2016 Nissan GT-R is expected to adopt the energy recovery and storage technology from Williams. What's more, the GT-R will likely feature new electric motor traction control systems and electronic control systems.

Be sure to stay tuned as we learn more about the next-generation 2016 Nissan GT-R in the months ahead.