Nissan has just unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, marking the culmination of its innovative series of “hyper” concept vehicles. This comes as part of the Japan Mobility Show, where Nissan showcases its commitment to shaping the future of mobility and energy solutions for Japan and beyond. The Hyper Force concept represents Nissan’s dedication to anticipating and meeting the diverse needs and lifestyles of customers through a thrilling line up of EV concepts.
The Nissan Hyper Force is a ground-breaking all-electric high-performance supercar designed to cater to racing enthusiasts and gamers who value both speed and eco-consciousness. This concept aims to provide the ultimate driving experience while also delivering high environmental performance and daily-use comfort.
At its core, the Hyper Force features a high-output all-electric powertrain equipped with an optimal-weight-balancing all-solid-state battery capable of producing an astounding 1,000 kW of power, delivering precise and rapid acceleration. It boasts powerful downforce, employing an advanced iteration of Nissan’s e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology and a lightweight body constructed from high-strength carbon, ensuring exceptional handling on circuits and winding roads.
Exterior design
The exterior design of the Hyper Force combines sleek curves with bold geometry, reflecting the high-performance capabilities beneath the surface. Throughout the design, you’ll find elements paying homage to Nissan’s history of high-performance cars.
The vehicle’s exterior design also prioritizes aerodynamics, with development assistance from the NISMO racing team, resulting in significant downforce. Innovative features such as the two-tiered aerodynamic structure under the front hood and a dual-level rear diffuser contribute to both downforce and high cooling performance. The Hyper Force includes front winglets, a front fender flip, and active aero functionality at both ends of the rear wing. Additionally, a newly developed plasma actuator minimizes air detachment during cornering, maximizing grip and minimizing inner-wheel lift. Lightweight forged carbon wheels further enhance aerodynamics and brake cooling.
Interior delights
The concept offers two driving modes: “R” (racing) and “GT” (grand touring). The graphical user interface adapts its colour and display to match the selected mode, providing the driver with essential information in real-time. These graphics result from a collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc.
In “R” mode, the cabin is bathed in red light, creating an intuitive cockpit centered around the driver to enhance concentration. The dashboard panels extend towards the seating area, intensifying the driver’s connection to the cockpit. Four satellite screens surrounding the steering wheel display vital racing information, including tire grip and temperature, air pressure, brake rotor temperature, and power distribution.
In “GT” mode, the cabin is illuminated in blue, and the screens surrounding the steering wheel merge to offer a simplified infotainment interface, covering functions like air conditioning, audio, suspension, and stabilizer settings for a more comfortable drive. Notably, the suspension and stabilizers are designed as world-firsts, allowing for easy adjustments while driving.
Both the driver and front passenger seats are constructed from lightweight yet highly rigid carbon fibre, ensuring comfortable long-distance drives, and are equipped with four-point seat belts for safety.
Safety is a top priority in this concept car, featuring advanced autonomous drive capabilities with hyper LIDAR and an array of sensors specifically tuned for sports driving, ensuring a high level of safety on public roads and race circuits alike.
AR and VR Tech
Elevating the appeal of the Nissan Hyper Force is an innovative augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience that seamlessly bridges the gap between the real and virtual worlds. When stationary, the driver can use a special helmet with blind visors for VR, immersing themselves in a gamified driving experience, complete with modes for racing against the clock or online competitors. By using skeleton visors for AR, drivers can compete against digital ghosts of themselves, friends, or even professional racers on real-world tracks, allowing users to safely push their driving skills to the limit.
Marking a paradigm shift in the performance car genre, the Nissan Hyper Force is tailored to meet the evolving preferences of environmentally conscious customers. With its eco-friendliness, electrifying performance, and cutting-edge safety features, this concept represents Nissan’s vision for the next generation of all-electric high-performance supercars.
