Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the finale to its series of five “hyper” concept vehicles. At its core is a high-output all-electric powertrain with an optimal-weight-balancing, all-solid-state battery that can produce output up to 1,000 kW with precise and rapid acceleration.
“The EVs symbolise our future of creating a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world for everybody without compromising on passions and dreams,” said Makota Uchida, Nissan president and CEO.
Performance driven
Powerful downforce, an advanced form of Nissan’s e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology, and light-weight body featuring high-strength carbon, deliver enhanced cornering and handling on circuits and winding roads.
The exterior achieves high aerodynamic performance, which was developed together with the NISMO racing team, generating powerful downforce. The two-tiered aerodynamic structure under the front hood provides both strong downforce and high cooling performance.
Meanwhile, the dual-level rear diffuser optimally controls airflow. The front winglets, front fender flip and both ends of the rear wing feature unique active aero functionality, while a newly developed plasma actuator suppresses air detachment to maximise grip and minimise inner-wheel lift during cornering. The lightweight forged carbon wheels aid aerodynamics and brake cooling.
The concept features two driving modes, racing and grand touring, and the graphical user interface changes color and display according to the mode. These graphics are the result of collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc.
The driver and front passenger seats are made of lightweight, highly rigid carbon fiber that allows comfortable long-distance driving, and are equipped with four-point seat belts.
Safety
Safety plays a crucial role in this concept car’s equation. Thanks to advanced autonomous drive with hyper LIDAR and an array of sensors tuned for sports driving, the vehicle is designed to ensure a high level of safety both on public roads and on the circuit.
Advanced autonomous drive with hyper LIDAR and an array of sensors tuned for sports driving ensure the vehicle is designed to ensure a high level of safety both on public roads and on the circuit.
Augmented reality
The Nissan Hyper Force is also fitted with an innovative augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience that enables driving in both the real and the virtual world seamlessly.
When the vehicle is stopped, the driver can use a special helmet with blind visors for VR that enables entering a gamified driving experience, complete with modes that enable racing against the clock or online racers.
By using skeleton visors for AR, the driver can complete against their own, friends’ or even professional drivers’ digital ghosts on a circuit, allowing users to safely push their driving skills on real-world tracks.
