I'm sure everyone saw it already, but the Infiniti Q60 Black S concept has been announced with a F1 style KERS hybrid system. Nissan already hinted the new GT-R will be a hybrid, but I think that's a pretty strong hint it will have the same KERS hybrid system. I hope Porsche has some technologies up their sleeve. Perhaps KERS or a capacitor type system for corner exit thrust in addition to a small lithium ion pack for sustained thrust.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...f1-partnership

 

Yeah, several years ago Nissan made public their partnership with Williams (I think, same company as F-1 team) to help develop hybrid system for next gen GT-R. I'm anticipating a break between R35 and R36.

But a couple years ago - when Mizuno was exiting - Nissan's new GT-R Chief stated there would be hybrid and non-hybrid versions (hinting at multiple trim levels - which went against Mizuno's philosophy of one main trim level).

Then there was talk about a 3.0 with electic motors, and the KERS you pointed out. Now, I'm not sure what to expect. The GT-R usually increments in 100HP levels (from R32 NISMO 300, R33 NISMO 400, R34 Z-Tune 500HP, and now R35 NISMO is 600HP. Next step is 700HP. I could fully see a jump above that being the hybrid can be used to such a performance advantage (which has been the main focus for the GT-R since its inception - vs comfort, etc...).