A large fixed rear wing – also made of carbon fibre – stands proud of the trunk lid, increasing downforce at speed. While other manufacturers have been busy spilling beans and telling us what is to come, Infiniti has decided to keep quiet prior to the car’s debut. Building on the strength and success of the electric vehicle expertise of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, INFINITI is showing the Project Black S, a high-performance prototype with F1 technology resulting from collaboration within the Alliance. A single MGU-K (‘K’ stands for ‘kinetic’) unit harvests kinetic energy from braking. featuring 45 infiniti project black s high-resolution photos Forging a path towards performance-oriented vehicle electrification For the concept, INFINITI designers have wrought a series of changes to create a more daring – even aggressive – design execution. Read our full review on the 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe. Roland Krueger, President of Infiniti, said, "Infiniti is the premium car manufacturer within the, Nissan Alliance, and a technical partner to the Renault Sport Formula One Team, so it is natural that we come together to explore the possibility of bringing innovative, high-performance hybrid technology to our customers. Two Alliance partners collaborate to develop powerful Formula One-inspired performance hybrid powertrain and carbon fibre bodywork, “INFINITI is the premium car manufacturer within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and a technical partner to the Renault Sport Formula One Team, so it is natural that we come together to explore the possibility of bringing innovative high-performance hybrid technology to our customers.”. The prototype’s powertrain employs three motor generator units (MGU). Finally, the roof takes on a black look that matches the finish of the multi-spoke wheels the Project Black S rides on. This enables the powertrain to generate electrical power under both braking and acceleration. ’Project Black S’ utilises high power and smart energy management from advanced powertrains, a thrilling dynamic capability on road and track, and a performance-oriented aesthetic. As time went on, Robert became more and more interested in cars and convinced his father to teach him how to drive when he was just 13 years old. Just so you know, the Infiniti Project Black S Prototype is the same Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400-based concept as the previous one that Infiniti showed at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The dual-hybrid powertrain prototype generates 420 kW – equivalent to 563 hp or 571 ps, whereas the conventional VR30 engine produces 298 kW (400 hp / 405 ps). With Project Black S, we are looking at how a unique performance hybrid energy recovery system could be adapted from Formula One for use on the road.”, Francois Bancon, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, INFINITI. The powertrain is one of a number of improvements Infiniti made on the concept, which was first unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. This prototype is based on Infiniti’s Q60 Red Sport 400 sports coupe that was jointly developed with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. Drawing on the expertise gained developing hybrid technologies during this time, the company has supported the Renault Sport Formula One Team’s development of a dual-hybrid powertrain with an ‘energy recovery system’ (ERS), contributing knowledge in hybrid technology and additional engineering resources. It expresses our desire to create cars that are designed to perform, marrying the potency of a high-performance powertrain with a muscular new design. The 18-year old partnership sold close to 10-million vehicles in 2016, one in nine of all cars sold globally. Moving over to the sides, there isn’t a whole lot to talk about, but the big deal here is the body kit, and the Project Black S gets a new pair of side skirts that add even more aggression to the side profile. This will allow the prototype to go from a standstill to 62 mph in under four seconds. A small lip extends from the bottom of the fascia and wraps around the corners before folding over and outlining the outer and upper edge of each corner vent. Infiniti recently announced its plans to electrify its portfolio from 2021; and, as part of this process, the automaker will reveal the Project Black S prototype at the Paris Motor Show. Building on the strength and success of the electric vehicle expertise of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, INFINITI is showing the Project Black S, a high-performance prototype with F1 technology resulting from collaboration within the Alliance. Forging a path towards performance-oriented vehicle electrification. Should the public show a lot of interest and a model like this does go into production in the near future, Infiniti could find itself struggling to keep up with customer demands. The wing has a similar aerodynamic profile to the Renault Sport Formula One Team’s ‘Monza’ wing, which provides a relatively low level of downforce for a Formula One car around one of the faster circuits in the sport’s calendar. While the Q60’s organic and artistic design aesthetic remains, the use of carbon fibre has added a more technical element. The same 3.0-liter bi-turbo V-6 unit still sits at the heart of its powertrain, but it’s now joined by a unique energy recovery system that’s made up of three motor generator units, or MGUs. INFINITI will reveal a new Project Black S prototype in Paris, showcasing how Formula One® dual-hybrid electric powertrain technology can be deployed in a road car, as part of its plan to electrify its portfolio from 2021 onward. The other two units, called the MGU-H (heat), harvests heat energy from exhaust gases. The INFINITI Design London team has created an interpretation of the Q60 sports coupe with Formula One-inspired, performance hybrid power in mind. All Rights Reserved, � Copyright TopSpeed. A collaborative venture between INFINITI and the Renault Sport Formula One Team, the Project Black S prototype is a testbed for new ideas and technologies, demonstrating how our Alliance partnerships could make our ambitious visions a reality," Krueger added. The result is instant, significant, lag-free acceleration. Project Black S reveals INFINITI’s commitment to developing high-performance electrified powertrains, with dual-hybrid system and enhanced sports design. Its unique ‘energy recovery system’ (ERS) contributes to greater power and torque than the engine upon which it is based. The digital modelling technology allowed for subtle changes to the shape and proportions of the wing, which now offers a fine-tuned compromise between maximum straight-line stability and high traction under cornering. Read our full review on the 2016 Infiniti Project Black S Concept. The Project Black S fuses high-performance dual-hybrid technology with INFINITI’s award-winning VR30 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine. Its unique energy recovery system (ERS) contributes to greater power and torque than the engine upon which it is based. Infiniti : tous les détails du concept Project Black S révélés au Mondial de l’auto Publié le 2 octobre 2018 à 20:21 Mis à jour le 5 octobre 2018 à 12:47 At this point, all I can say is that I can’t wait to see this thing in the metal and hear about its full specifications. These setups, according to Infiniti, allows the Project Black S Prototype to generate electrical power at all times, whether the car is accelerating (the two MGU-H units) or braking (the MGU-K unit). This expertise is no more evident than in the high-tech design of the rear wing, validated by Renault Sport Formula One Team’s aerodynamicists and finished in carbon fibre. Infiniti has no plans to produce the concept, but is instead using it to illustrate its “commitment to developing exciting high-performance electrified powertrains, drawing on expertise from across the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.”. The ‘Black S’ designation represents the highest level of performance, dynamic capability, effective aerodynamics and intelligent energy management offered by INFINITI. Roland Krueger, Chairman and Global President at INFINITI, comments: "INFINITI has reached another milestone on its road to electrification. That’s cool and all, but the real magic happens down below where the rear fascia has been replaced by a much more aggressive unit with lots of character on the corners, a built-in diffuser, and centrally located exhaust outlets that are larger than the units found on the road-going queen.