Infiniti Emerg-e

Infiniti Emerg-E
Overview
ManufacturerInfiniti, division of Nissan Motors
ProductionConcept car only
Model years2012
Body and chassis
ClassConcept Sports car
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutMid-engine, RWD
RelatedLotus Evora
Powertrain
Engine1.2L Nissan HR12 SOHC I3
Electric motor2 x Permanent magnet electric motors
TransmissionSingle-speed reduction
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in Series hybrid
BatteryLithium-ion battery pack
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,623.8 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 weight1,610 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]

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]

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

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  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.