Nissan unveils Hyper Force electric supercar concept

Hype indeed. Nissan has unveiled the final of its series of 'Hyper' concept cars, all designed to build anticipation for the Japan Mobility Show.

And it’s quite the hypercar indeed. To the tune of, Nissan states, up to 1,341bhp (or 1,000kW). But this all-electric Hyper Force concept isn't just about power - Nissan states it has been built for those that want supercar performance, as well as high environmental performance.

The diffuser of the Hyper Force concept is said to be a dual-level item, which allows better control over airflow

Managing all that power in this Hyper Force concept is said to be powerful downforce, an advanced form of Nissan's e-4orce all-wheel control technology, as well as a lightweight body.

To achieve the necessary downforce, Nissan has turned to its NISMO racing team for help in developing the exterior of this concept. The car gets wide and planted proportions, which house a two-tiered aerodynamic structure underneath the front hood that supplies both cooling and strong downforce. The rear diffuser is also said to employ a dual-level design for better management of airflow. The concept car also utilises a plasma actuator to maximise grip and minimise inner-wheel lift during cornering.

Keeping the weight down here are lightweight forged carbon wheels, as well as use of carbon fibre for the car's body, as well as the driver and front passenger seats.

Lightweight forged carbon wheels are employed on the concept to aid aerodynamics and brake cooling

Tuck yourself into one of these and you'll be able to admire a interface that changes colour depending to the selected drive mode.

Set the car into its 'R' (for Racing, that is) and this cabin illuminates red, while the panels in the dashboard extend toward the seating space, supporting driver concentration. Four satellite screens around the steering wheel will also display tyre grip and temperature, air pressure, brake rotor temperature, power distribution and other information invaluable for racing.

Pick the 'GT' mode, (for Grand Touring) and these screens illuminate blue, and the screens move away from the driver to offer an immersive driving experience with a simple infotainment interface that prioritises access to including air-conditioning, audio, and suspension settings for a comfortable drive.

The cabin of the Nissan Hyper Force concept changes colour and layout depending on the selected drive mode

But if this is still not immersive enough, the car is also able to offer an augmented reality and virtual reality experience that enables driving in both the real and the virtual world seamlessly. Once the vehicle is stopped, the driver will be able to use a special helmet with blind visors that enables a gamified driving experience, complete with modes that enable racing against the clock or online racers. Users are said to be able to race against the digital ghosts of their friends and even professional drivers on a circuit, and to compete on real-world tracks. We are presuming this is how the Hyper Force concept will deliver environmental performance, despite that massive power output.

Will racing in the virtual take over as a sustainable alternative to real-world motorsport?