Infiniti Emerg-e

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Infiniti Emerg-E
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Overview
Manufacturer Infiniti, division of Nissan Motors
ProductionConcept car only
Model years 2012
Designer Randy Rodriguez
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)
Length4,462.8 mm (175.7 in)
Width1,953.3 mm (76.9 in)
Height1,219.2 mm (48.0 in)
Kerb weight 1,610 kg (3,550 lb)

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]

Contents

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]

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Rear view

The mid-engined two-seater sports car never reached production, but was shown as a working prototype at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Project backers

The 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

References

  1. McIlroy, John (27 February 2012). "Geneva 2012: Infiniti Emerg-e revealed". What Car?. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  2. Csere, Csaba (April 2012). "Dissected: Lotus-Based Infiniti Emerg-E Sports-Car Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  3. de Paula, Matthew (30 June 2012). "Infiniti Tests Advanced Electric Sports Car In Full Public View". Forbes. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  4. English, Andrew (30 June 2012). "Infiniti Emerg-E concept review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 July 2012.