Using world first dual hybrid technology from the Renault Sport Formula 1 team, the Infiniti Project Black S captures energy from two sources heat and kinetic, generating electric power to boost performance. The prototype is the next step in the journey of the Infiniti Black S after the original concept car was revealed in 2016.
The powertrain consists of a 3.0L VR30 twin turbocharged V6 assisted by a couple of motor-generator units. The first is the MGU-H (Heat) that harvests the heat generated from the twin turbochargers, the second is the MGU-K (Kinetic) which recovers energy from the braking system. These two store the captured energy in a lithium-ion battery pack. The extra power takes the engine from an output of 405 PS (298 kW) to a combined peak of 571 PS (420 kW). This propels the 1,787 kilogram Black S prototype from 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds.
