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.