Nissan reveals Hyper Force concept pointing to new GT-R

Extreme looks meet staggering performance in the upcoming chapter for this legendary Japanese performance coupe.

2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept car points to a new GT-R.

Godzilla is going green.

Nissan has teased performance car fans with a look at its next-generation GT-R, in the form of a “Hyper Force” concept for the 2023 Tokyo motor show.

2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept car points to a new GT-R.

The wild-looking machine marks what the brand describes as “a paradigm shift in the performance car genre”, as fast-car enthusiasts shift toward environmentally friendly machines.

Forget the twin-turbocharged V6 and dual-clutch automatic transmission of the now-departed “R35” generation GT-R.

2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept car points to a new GT-R.

The next-gen machine promises to have more than double its power thanks to a solid-state battery linked to electric motors that send a staggering 1000kW to the tyres.

It also appears to have a carbon fibre chassis and active aerodynamics.

Nissan hasn’t provided performance figures for the car, though we would expect it to comfortably reach 100km/h in less than three seconds.

2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept car points to a new GT-R.

Outlandish looks leap beyond the taut curves of its predecessor, fusing cartoon fighting robots with military jets and a dash of Bosozoku in a head-spinning cocktail of Japanese culture.

The brand says its Hyper Force concept represents an “all-electric high-performance supercar aiming to deliver the ultimate in driving pleasure while also offering high environmental performance and comfort for daily use”.

Nissan Motor President and CEO Makoto Uchida delivers a speech next to EV concept, the Nissan Hyper Force at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo on October 25, 2023. Photo: Kazuhiro NOGI

Promising that there is more to the car than closed circuit heroics, Nissan says the concept has “Grand Touring” and “Racing” modes that change its character.

2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept car points to a new GT-R.

In Grand Touring mode, the concept car’s cabin has blue ambient lighting and shows show infotainment, climate control and suspension settings on various digital displays.

Race mode turns the cabin red, and switches the screens over to track data such as tyre pressure, brake rotor temperature and power distribution.

Carbon fibre seats promise to lock the driver and passenger in place during spirited drives.

Surprisingly, the car also features Nissan’s latest set of self-driving features, though we suspect owners will want to roll up their sleeves and get on with the job themselves.