Infiniti and Pirelli announce Project Black S partnership at Canadian GP
14 Jun 2017|2,494 views
Infiniti and Official Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli have announced that they will collaborate on Infiniti's Project Black S. The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommasco Volpe, Director, Infiniti Global Motorsport and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director, Pirelli. Unveiled in March 2017, Project Black S explores the potential of a future performance grade for Infiniti. Pirelli's contribution will include the design and construction of bespoke tyres developed exclusively for Project Black S.
The groundbreaking project hints at how a performance hybrid powertrain - developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team - could significantly enhance the performance and dynamics of an Infiniti Q60. Pirelli was attracted to the Project Black S as a true track-to-road technology transfer project. Thanks to motorsport and Formula One, Pirelli embarks on a new and challenging collaboration to develop dedicated tyres for a car that features outstanding performance coupled with extreme aerodynamics.
Through this partnership, Pirelli's renowned sporting DNA is demonstrated once more, which is chosen to guarantee the best of both performance and safety. Project Black S is a collaborative venture between Infiniti and its Renault-Nissan Alliance partner, Renault Sport Formula One Team, celebrating the relationship between the two.
Infiniti and Official Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli have announced that they will collaborate on Infiniti's Project Black S. The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommasco Volpe, Director, Infiniti Global Motorsport and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director, Pirelli. Unveiled in March 2017, Project Black S explores the potential of a future performance grade for Infiniti. Pirelli's contribution will include the design and construction of bespoke tyres developed exclusively for Project Black S.
The groundbreaking project hints at how a performance hybrid powertrain - developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team - could significantly enhance the performance and dynamics of an Infiniti Q60. Pirelli was attracted to the Project Black S as a true track-to-road technology transfer project. Thanks to motorsport and Formula One, Pirelli embarks on a new and challenging collaboration to develop dedicated tyres for a car that features outstanding performance coupled with extreme aerodynamics.
Through this partnership, Pirelli's renowned sporting DNA is demonstrated once more, which is chosen to guarantee the best of both performance and safety. Project Black S is a collaborative venture between Infiniti and its Renault-Nissan Alliance partner, Renault Sport Formula One Team, celebrating the relationship between the two.
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