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Designed with Gran Truismo’s Polyphony Digital, this 1,341bhp concept should set pulses racing
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(Image credit: Nissan)
(Image credit: Nissan)
We thought we were all done with the avalanche ofconcept carscoming out of Nissan’s global design studios during the run up to the Japan Mobility Show, but the brand surprised with one last hurrah. And it’s arguably the best yet.
The clunkily-titled Hyper Force concept, which sounds like aPaw Patrolspin-off, is pitched as a “high-performance supercar” that features a purely hypothetical electric powertrain capable of delivering a staggering 1,000kW output.
That’s 1,341bhp in old money.
But, it is the striking nods to Nissan’s famous GT-R that have caught the attention of many, with the rear end packing an eerily similar circular light signature. That and the traditional 2+2 layout, wide stance and the enormous aero-enhancing rear wing all point towards a potential all-electric version of Nissan’s massively powerful performance machine.
(Image credit: Nissan)
(Image credit: Nissan)
What’s more, it further enhances Nissan’s ties with the Gran Turismo gaming franchise, with the maker once again working alongside Polyphony Digital for many of the interior touches.
When parked at a charging station, occupants can make the most of the built-in VR tech that enables a “gamified driving experience”, complete with modes that enable racing against the clock or online racers.
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Alternatively, skeleton visors for AR allow the driver to 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.
(Image credit: Nissan)
(Image credit: Nissan)
BMW showed off a similar system with itsM Mixed Reality earlier this year, allowing drivers to collect coins and avoid digital obstacles while piloting a real vehicle on a Portuguese test track.
Although the exterior looks suitably futuristic, without straying too far from GT-R territory, the interior is full-on banzai concept stuff.
Two driving modes are available, “R” (racing) and “GT” (grand touring), with each changing the graphical user interface. In R mode, the cabin illuminates in red and creates an intuitive cockpit centred on the driver to support concentration.
(Image credit: Nissan)
(Image credit: Nissan)
“Panels on the dashboard extend toward the seating space to enhance the cockpit feel around the driver. Meanwhile, four satellite screens around the steering wheel display tyre grip and temperature, air pressure, brake rotor temperature, power distribution and other information invaluable for racing,” Nissan says.
For more relaxed driving situations, the cabin dims to blue and the screens surrounding the steering wheel move away and combine together, providing an immersive experience with a simpler infotainment interface, including air conditioning, audio and suspension settings.
But, asCar Magazinereports, the eventual production of this high performance sports car hinges on the mass production of solid state batteries, both for the energy density, but also the improved range and faster charging times.
Although with manufacturers likeToyota inching ever closerto a breakthrough, we might not have to wait too long.
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