Infiniti Project Black S Prototype set for Paris debut

The stealth-looking Project Black S Prototype borrows tech from the world of F1
Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

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Infiniti will whip the covers off the Project Black S prototype at the Paris Motor Show, with the stealth-looking two-door coupe borrowing its hybrid tech from the world of Formula One.

The Project Black S makes use of Infiniti's 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, part of a dual-hybrid powertrain - complete with KERS-style energy recovery - that produces a whopping 420kW and a sub-4.0sec sprint to 100km/h.

The Q60-based coupe has been designed to preview the sportiest version of Infiniti's EV future, with the Black S badge to be glued to the most high-performance models in the range.

“The Project Black S represents the very top end of electrification in the... portfolio," says Infiniti's chairman and global president, Roland Krueger. "Project Black S utilises high power and smart energy management from advanced powertrains, a thrilling dynamic capability on road and track, and a performance-oriented aesthetic."

"The Project Black S prototype is a test-bed for new ideas and technologies, demonstrating how our... partnerships could make our ambitious visions a reality,”

The insanely complicated hybrid setup uses three motor generator units to harvest energy from braking as well as heat energy from exhaust gas, meaning the units can generate power under both braking and acceleration. That rear wing is a product of Infiniti's partnership with the RenaultSport Formula One team, too, serving up similar aerodynamic properties to the F1 team's Monza wing.

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Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

CarsGuide contributing journalist Andrew Chesterton is an award-winning Australian automotive reporter with more than 20 years of experience across newspapers, magazines, digital publishing and automotive corporate communications. Andrew began his journalism career at Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, reporting across business, courts, crime, property and state politics before moving into automotive journalism. He joined Top Gear Australia as its online editor in 2008, later being appointed editor of Top Gear New Zealand. He subsequently worked as an assistant editor during the Australian launch of the Daily Mail Australia, and as communications manager at FCA Australia, now Stellantis. His experience on both sides of the media industry gives him an unrivalled understanding of the automotive industry, and the relationship between car manufacturers, the media, and Australian consumers. Andrew’s work has appeared across leading automotive, news, business, luxury, travel and lifestyle publications, including CarsGuide, EV Central, DMARGE, The Sydney Morning Herald, Marie Claire, Top Gear, GQ Australia, The Australian, WISH Magazine, Boss Hunting, The West Australian, The Nightly, Women’s Day Australia, Carsales, NRMA, Men’s Health, CEO Magazine, Australian Financial Review and more.   Andrew specialises in industry news, vehicle reviews, policy,  performance and luxury cars, electric vehicles, automotive technology, EVs hybrid and plug-in hybrids, and the broader Australian new-car marketplace. In 2025, Andrew was named Newspress Australia News Journalist of the Year and was a finalist for the overall Journalist of the Year award. Earlier honours include Website of the Year wins at the Australian Magazine Awards and ACP Awards, the ACP Rising Star Award and recognition in the Bauer Media and News Ltd journalism awards. Expertise Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles Performance, luxury and supercars New-car reviews and road testing Australian automotive industry and new-car sales Chinese automotive brands and emerging manufacturers Utes, SUVs and family vehicles Automotive technology Policy Awards 2025 Newspress Australia News Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide EV Central DMARGE The Sydney Morning Herald Marie Claire Top Gear GQ Australia The Australian WISH Magazine Boss Hunting The West Australian The Nightly Women’s Day Australia Carsales NRMA Men’s Health CEO Magazine Australian Financial Review The Daily Telegraph The Sunday Telegraph Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.
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