At the Japan Mobility Show that took place today, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. introduced the Nissan Hyper Force, marking the grand finale in their innovative series of five “hyper” concept vehicles. With the unveiling of one electric vehicle (EV) concept every week starting from October 3 and leading up to the show, Nissan demonstrated its capacity to envision a diverse range of future customer needs and lifestyles, enriching people’s lives with innovation and excitement.
Makoto Uchida, Nissan’s president and CEO, stated, “All five concept cars showcased today symbolize the future and embody our founding spirit of ‘daring to do what others don’t.’ We’ve advanced our EV innovations, moving beyond mobility to create a more sustainable world. These EVs represent our vision of building a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world for everyone without sacrificing their passions and dreams. Through the power of innovation, Nissan is shaping a future where mobility brings excitement to everyone.”
The Nissan Hyper Force is an all-electric high-performance supercar designed to deliver the ultimate driving pleasure while also providing high environmental performance and daily comfort.
At its core, the vehicle boasts a high-output all-electric powertrain with an optimally balanced, all-solid-state battery capable of producing up to 1,000 kW with precise and rapid acceleration. It combines powerful downforce, an advanced version of Nissan’s e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology, and a lightweight body featuring high-strength carbon materials to promise enhanced cornering and exceptional handling on circuits and winding roads.
The exterior design, characterized by its wide and planted proportions, seamlessly blends sleek curves with bold geometry, reflecting the high-performance capabilities underneath. Elements paying homage to Nissan’s high-performance cars are incorporated into the design, including front and rear lamps.
The exterior achieves remarkable aerodynamic performance, developed in collaboration with the NISMO racing team, generating substantial downforce. A two-tiered aerodynamic structure beneath the front hood provides both strong downforce and efficient cooling. Additionally, unique active aero features, such as front canards, front fender flip, and both ends of the rear wing, enhance the vehicle’s performance. A newly developed plasma actuator suppresses air detachment to maximize grip and minimize inner-wheel lift during cornering. Lightweight forged carbon wheels contribute to improved aerodynamics and brake cooling.
The concept offers two distinct driving modes, “R” (racing) and “GT” (grand touring), each with a unique graphical user interface that adapts to the mode and displays essential information tailored to the driving circumstances. These graphics are the result of collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc.
In “R” mode, the cabin is illuminated in red, creating an intuitive cockpit centered around the driver to enhance concentration. Panels on the dashboard extend towards the seating space, creating a more immersive experience. In contrast, “GT” mode bathes the cabin in blue light, with the screens surrounding the steering wheel merging to provide a simplified infotainment interface for a comfortable drive. The suspension and stabilizers can be easily adjusted on the screen while driving, a world-first feature.
The driver and front passenger seats are constructed from lightweight, highly rigid carbon fiber, ensuring comfortable long-distance driving, and come equipped with four-point seat belts.
Safety is a top priority in this concept car, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities with hyper LIDAR and an array of sensors fine-tuned for sports driving, ensuring a high level of safety on both public roads and circuits.
The Nissan Hyper Force also offers an innovative augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience that seamlessly blends real and virtual driving. When the vehicle is stationary, the driver can use a special helmet with blind visors for VR, enabling them to immerse in a gamified driving experience, competing against the clock or online racers. With skeleton visors for AR, drivers can challenge their own, friends’, or professional drivers’ digital ghosts on a circuit, allowing them to hone their skills on real-world tracks safely.
Representing a paradigm shift in the performance car category, the Nissan Hyper Force caters to the evolving preferences of environmentally conscious customers. With its eco-friendliness, electrifying performance, and cutting-edge safety features, this concept embodies Nissan’s vision for a next-generation all-electric high-performance supercar.
The Nissan Hyper Force joins a lineup of innovative Nissan vehicles on display at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which coincides with Nissan’s 90th anniversary, emphasizing their commitment to providing electrified mobility accessible to a wider range of people with diverse needs and enhancing vehicle intelligence and connectivity to make life more connected and exciting. Nissan is also showcasing its comprehensive approach to building an EV ecosystem that contributes to a more sustainable society.
Throughout the show, Nissan is collaborating with various partners to empower Japan and beyond:
– The development of the Nissan Hyper Force involved a collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, known for the Gran Turismo video game.
– Nissan’s YouTube channel livestreamed a music video featuring the work of six artists from Japan and overseas, blending music and concept cars.
– New initiatives, such as an online game named “Electrify the World” in Fortnite, are being implemented to engage customers of all ages.
The Japan Mobility Show is open to the public from October 28 to November 5, with Nissan’s display located in East Hall 4.