Infiniti today lifted the virtual covers off the Concept Vision Gran Turismo, a design vision of what the company claims a high performance Infiniti could look like in the future.
It was created in collaboration with the creators of Gran Turismo, the racing game franchise developed by Polyphony Digital that has sold more than 72 million copies worldwide. The concept car will be available for download starting today in Gran Turismo 6 on the PlayStation 3 system.
The project started life as a global Infiniti design competition to “design a pure Infiniti GT car.” The winning model was born from the theme put forward by Infiniti’s design team in Beijing.
Infiniti says the project went much further than being a mere styling exercise. It included detailed examinations and calculations of technical features such as aerodynamics and engine performance.
As a result, the GT gets a front mid-engine, transaxle setup, together with a 45:55 front-rear weight balance. As for aerodynamics, the racing car features under-floor airflow control, front and back diffusers, and a raised, arrow-shaped rear spoiler.
Source: Infiniti
