Though it's aimed at gamers, the Nissan Hyper Force concept car sets the stage for a real-life electric GT-R. It is one of the give "hyper" concept models the automaker debuted at the Tokyo Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show.
"All five concept cars showcased today are symbols of the future and embody our founding spirit of 'daring to do what others don't'. We have advanced our EV innovations, moving beyond mobility to create a more sustainable world," Nissan president and CEO Makoto Uchida said in a press release.
"The EVs symbolize our future of creating a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world for everybody without compromising on passions and dreams. Through the power of innovation, Nissan is creating a future where everyone can enjoy the excitement of mobility."
The all-electric Hyper Force concept features a solid-state battery that can produce up to 1,000 kilowatts of power, sent to all four wheels using Nissan's e-4ORCE all-wheel drive control technology.
Its body is made of high-strength carbon and features wide proportions and a planted stance. Those elements are blended with unique angles and lighting to create the futuristic supercar, with special attention paid to front and rear lamps, which pay homage to the GT-R.
The concept is designed to be aerodynamic, owing the two-tiered aerodynamic structure under the front hood and rear wings to Nissan's NISMO racing team. Carbon wheels feature.
Switching between the two drive modes ("R" (racing) and "GT" (grand touring)) turns the color and display graphics at the front of the cockpit. R mode is red while GT mode is blue.
The driver and front passenger seats in the concept car are made of carbon fiber. Four-point seat belts come standard.
Nissan has equipped the model with what it calls "hyper lidar", which is designed to allow the car to navigate a race track as well as the street.
Augmented and virtual reality combine to make the Hyper Force fit for the real and virtual world, simultaneously.
Nissan says that the car is a their "vision for a next-generation all-electric high-performance supercar". Nissan only has one supercar, the GT-R, and it's primed for a redo.
With solid-state battery technology development well underway and promised to be brought to market in the next few years, this concept car gives a peek at what engineers are thinking about as they work on a next-generation supercar, including aerodynamics and drivability, auto industry experts told Newsweek while browsing the floor at the auto show.
The current GT-R has come in a variety of grades, including a high-performance NISMO model. GT-R NISMO is traditionally the sportiest variant of the lineup and this concept car could point to what to expect from that more than just a traditional GT-R given its extreme power and lightweight design.
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