Born on the track. Made for the road.
INFINITI and Renault F1™ Team are pushing the potential of F1 technologies.
The body of a coupe. The beating heart of a race car. Project Black S is an evolving collaboration between INFINITI and Renault F1™ Team that is focused on developing innovative technologies for an electrified future.
“A collaborative venture between INFINITI and Renault F1™ 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.”
Roland Krueger, President, INFINITI
Pinnacle technology
With more power comes even greater performance. Project Black S demonstrates INFINITI’s commitment to developing high-performance electrified powertrains.
The dual hybrid Energy Recovery System helps deliver instant electric torque and lag-free acceleration alongside the turbo-charged V6 internal combustion engine by harvesting both kinetic and heat energy.
Project Black S generates more power and more acceleration than ever before — potentially revolutionizing the performance of our future road cars.
The brake by wire system and carbon ceramic discs give greater, more accurate control at high-speed for a confident and consistent braking sensation.
“While still a prototype, this dual hybrid system is a world first, harvesting both heat and kinetic energy, under braking and acceleration. By intelligently scavenging and recycling energy, the hybrid performance from the Project Black S powertrain would be smart, sustained and utterly satisfying to deploy.”
Francois Bancon, Vice President Motorsport and Connected Vehicle, INFINITI
Race-focused design
Project Black S is the ultimate expression of INFINITI DNA, balancing Q60’s artistic curves with enhanced sports design — inside and out.
Lightweight and aerodynamic, the Project Black S harnesses sculpted carbon fiber bodywork and two-seat motorsport focused interior for the ultimate driving experience.
Keeping high-temperature components cool are vents, louvers, and precise aero styling that help guide airflow where it’s needed most.
Providing more downforce and greater aero efficiency, the rear wing is inspired by the Renault F1™ Team race car.
A project of passion
Advancing Project Black S from the Geneva 2017 design study, INFINITI and Renault F1™ Team continue the journey towards electrified performance.
“This partnership is as much about exploring efficient new production processes as it is about creating ground-breaking new powertrains.”
See how we're collaborating with Renault F1™ Team for the co-development of performance hybrid technology.
Our most premium sports coupe on the road today. Daring proportions meet the uninhibited performance of a 400 horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine.
