Nissan's high-performance evolution drawing closer! 2022 R36 GT-R and 400Z due dates revealed: report

It’s no secret that Nissan is committed to having a high-performance future, with its iconic GT-R and Z sports cars to continue indefinitely.

In fact, it was Nissan president and CEO Makoto Uchida himself that was publicly adamant the brand didn’t move away from producing sports cars during last May's announcement regarding future model plans, which included the axing of at least 10.

Indeed, the GT-R and Z are here to stay, but their current R35 and 370Z iterations are getting on a bit, having both been on the market for more than a decade, so where to next?

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Well, the R36 GT-R has been shrouded in mystery, although that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from going into overdrive, particularly in regard to its anticipated electrification.

Conversely, the Z Proto kindly made its debut last September, generously previewing the next-generation Z model, which is widely expected to be called 400Z.

And thanks to a new report from Best Car Web, we now have a much better idea of exactly when the R36 GT-R and 400Z will be revealed. So, let’s recap what’s to come and when.

R36 GT-R

The timing of the R36 GT-R is no coincidence. (Image credit: Best Car Web)

According to Best Car Web, the R36 GT-R will make its long-awaited debut in November next year, with its timing no coincidence.

Japan’s CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards are making producing the R35 GT-R more difficult due to its relatively high consumption, and with strict new local noise regulations due in 2022, it’s going to be more so.

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Enter the R36 GT-R, which the Japanese publication says will use the same all-wheel-drive platform and 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine but add a 48V mild-hybrid system.

Doing so would make the model quieter and improve its efficiency by providing an electric boost in its mid-range thanks to the set-up’s integrated starter/generator.

400Z

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Best Car Web claims the 400Z will be revealed in March next year, although the Z Proto left very, very little to the imagination.

That said, the 400Z’s engine still hasn’t gone official, but it’s all but confirmed to be the related Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Red Sport’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol unit.

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Like its rear-wheel-drive mechanical siblings, the 400Z is expected to be offered in two states of tune (entry-level 224kW/400Nm and flagship 298kW/475Nm) to go after both ends of the market.

But unlike the duo and the rivalling Toyota Supra, the 400Z is set to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, which is sure to keep enthusiasts happy.