Specifics about the next-generation Nissan GT-R are circulating in Japan, predicting a familiar formula with all the dials turned up to eleven, plus hybrid power.

Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer has already told us to expect a hybrid-electric powertrain for the next Godzilla, stating last November that "electric systems can fill in the gaps in the torque curve and offer genuine performance gains, as well as lowering emissions. It's win-win, and I'd expect to see some form of hybridization on the next generation of car."

Now, a Japanese magazine article translated by 7Tune, claims that the system will consist of the existing twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 found in the current GT-R combined with an Formula 1-style KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) being co-developed with Williams F1. The motor is already capable of 595 hp in GT-R NISMO guise, and KERS could potentially add another 250 hp and crossing the 800 hp threshold.

Nissan's performance goals for the R36, as the next iteration will be called internally and amongst salivating fans, are a 0-62 mph time of 2.7 seconds and a 0-400m (quarter-mile) time of around 10 seconds, heading towards a top speed of 340 kph (211 mph).

Pricing is still undetermined, but expected to fall somewhere in the admittedly broad range of $120,000 to $200,000. The next Godzilla should invade showrooms sometime in 2016.

Specifics about the next-generation Nissan GT-R are circulating in Japan, predicting a familiar formula with all the dials turned up to eleven, plus hybrid power.

Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer has already told us to expect a hybrid-electric powertrain for the next Godzilla, stating last November that "electric systems can fill in the gaps in the torque curve and offer genuine performance gains, as well as lowering emissions. It's win-win, and I'd expect to see some form of hybridization on the next generation of car."

Now, a Japanese magazine article translated by 7Tune, claims that the system will consist of the existing twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 found in the current GT-R combined with an Formula 1-style KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) being co-developed with Williams F1. The motor is already capable of 595 hp in GT-R NISMO guise, and KERS could potentially add another 250 hp and crossing the 800 hp threshold.

Nissan's performance goals for the R36, as the next iteration will be called internally and amongst salivating fans, are a 0-62 mph time of 2.7 seconds and a 0-400m (quarter-mile) time of around 10 seconds, heading towards a top speed of 340 kph (211 mph).

Pricing is still undetermined, but expected to fall somewhere in the admittedly broad range of $120,000 to $200,000. The next Godzilla should invade showrooms sometime in 2016.

It’s not often a driver can take on and beat touring car legend Anthony Reid in a Noble M600 and McLaren chief test driver Chris Goodwin aboard the brand new McLaren P1. It’s even more impressive when said driver has just three years of racing experience under his belt.

But 2011 Nissan GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough did just that when he took the new Nissan GT-R Nismo ‘Time Attack’ up the fabled Goodwood hill in a staggering 49.27s, a new record for supercars on the Hillclimb. No mean feat given the competition, and – courtesy of on-board footage in the Noble – how close Reid went to the ragged edge during his 50.10s run. Nissan will no doubt have breathed a sigh of relief that Sir Chris Hoy’s unfortunate stacking moment won’t be the only headline the marque takes away from Goodwood.

Nissan is reportedly readying its next-generation GT-R with a hybrid powertrain that will borrow tech from the company's upcoming Le Mans race car.

The street-legal flagship is expected to carry over the current twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine, but retuned for around 650 horsepower.

An electric motor will add another 134 ponies, producing a grand total of 784 horsepower, while combined torque is expected to reach approximately 737 lb-ft, unnamed sources have told Motor Trend.

The additional power is said to require a tougher gearbox, likely an eight-speed unit to replace the current six-speed transmission.

Responding to criticism that the GT-R's aesthetic appearance doesn't live up to the performance within, designers are believed to be embracing a bolder form inspired by the 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept.

Nissan may unveil its next-gen GT-R concept as early as 2015 at the Tokyo Motor Show, with production potentially beginning in 2018.