Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
Nissan Hyper Force concept an all-electric GT-R successor
REVEALED at the Tokyo Mobility Show, the Nissan Hyper Force concept car is described as a “game-changing hyper EV”.
Although Nissan makes no mention of its famous GT-R acronym, it's clear that the sports car was intended as a battery-powered successor to the legendary “Godzilla”. However, at this stage, there's no word on whether Nissan intends to launch a production version of the concept.
Nissan hasn't gone into too much detail about the new concept car's powertrain, but we do know that it's capable of producing up to 1 000kW and it features Nissan's e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology.
Drivers can choose from just two driving modes: “R” (racing) and “GT” (grand touring). Picking up any GT-R hints yet?
It should be relatively light for an EV too, as the body is made from carbon fibre, and much emphasis has been put on achieving optimal weight balance.
On that note, the Nissan Hyper Force has solid-state batteries, which are far from becoming a production reality in any vehicle.
“The Nissan Hyper Force is designed for racing enthusiasts and gamers who crave the adrenaline rush of the racetrack but are also eco-conscious,” Nissan said.
“It's an all-electric high-performance supercar aiming to deliver the ultimate in driving pleasure while also offering high environmental performance and comfort for daily use.”
To keep those gamers entertained, the Hyper Force concept has an innovative augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience that enables driving in the real and virtual world seamlessly.
When the car is stationary, the driver can use a special helmet with blind visors for VR. It enables entering a gamified driving experience, complete with modes that enable racing against the clock or online racers.
What's more, the AR skeleton visors allow drivers to compete against their
friends' digital ghosts on a circuit.
The Nissan Hyper Force is one of five concept cars revealed at the Tokyo
show. Nissan Hyper Urban, Hyper Adventure, Hyper Tourer and Hyper Punk are the other four.