The Infiniti Emerg-E is a concept sports car developed by the Infiniti division of Nissan Motors and unveiled to the public at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.[1]
| Infiniti Emerg-E | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Infiniti, division of Nissan Motors |
| Production | Concept car only |
| Model years | 2012 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Mid-engine, RWD |
| Related | Lotus Evora |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2L Nissan HR12 SOHC I3 |
| Electric motor | 2 x Permanent magnet electric motors |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in Series hybrid |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,623.8 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,462.8 mm (175.7 in) |
| Width | 1,953.3 mm (76.9 in) |
| Height | 1,219.2 mm (48.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,610 kg (3,550 lb) |
It is based on the Lotus Evora platform and the hybrid powertrain shown in 2012 as the Lotus 414E concept car.[2] The Emerg-E has two electric motors, one powering each rear wheel, producing a total of 402 bhp (300 kW; 408 PS) with 738 lb⋅ft (1,001 N⋅m) of torque, and providing acceleration to 60 mph (97 km/h) in four seconds. The Emerg-E has a 30 mi (48.3 km) electric-only range, after which an onboard 47 bhp (35 kW; 48 PS) three-cylinder 1.2 L (1,200 cc) petrol engine recharges the lithium-ion battery pack. The car can also be plugged in to recharge.[3]
The mid-engined two-seater sports car may not reach production, but was shown as a working prototype at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Project backers
editThe project was part-funded by the British government sponsored Technology Strategy Board,[4] and involved Nissan UK's Cranfield technical centre and other British suppliers including Lola, Batteries by Castlet Ltd (Formally Amberjac Projects) and Xtrac transmissions.
See also
editReferences
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- ^ McIlroy, John (27 February 2012). "Geneva 2012: Infiniti Emerg-e revealed". What Car?. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Csere, Csaba (April 2012). "Dissected: Lotus-Based Infiniti Emerg-E Sports-Car Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ de Paula, Matthew (30 June 2012). "Infiniti Tests Advanced Electric Sports Car In Full Public View". Forbes. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ English, Andrew (30 June 2012). "Infiniti Emerg-E concept review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 July 2012.