The world's first dual-hybrid technology is derived from Formula One, and a testbed based on the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 and its 400hp VR30 twin-turbo V6 engine, the Formula One-inspired dual-hybrid system combines supersport performance with smart energy management.
Adapted over the standard Q60 by Infiniti Design London, based in Paddington, the prototype proposed a stronger, more aggressive presence, commensurate with its performance focus.
The ruthless, Formula One-inspired functionality hints at the more assertive, performance-enhanced design that could characterize future high-performance models from the brand.
The prototype's powertrain employs three motor generator units (MGU).
A single MGU-K ('K' stands for 'kinetic') unit harvests kinetic energy from braking. Uniquely, the engine's twin turbochargers are fitted with two MGU-H ('H' for 'heat') units, to harvest heat energy from exhaust gases.
This enables the powertrain to generate electrical power under both braking and acceleration.
Electrical energy harvested by the three MGUs is stored in a high-rate discharge 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, located in the rear compartment.
The prototype is also the first INFINITI vehicle with full by-wire driver controls. Alongside drive-by-wire acceleration and gear shifts, as well as Infiniti's steer-by-wire Direct Adaptive Steering system, the Project Black S features a new brake-by-wire (BBW) regenerative braking system.
