The Infiniti brand holders, Nissan, finally unveiled their latest concept electric-powered car called Infiniti Emerg-E concept at the annual event of 2012 Geneva Motor Show which is sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom. The concept car will be ready for production, but now depending on the reaction of the public and media. In the development process of the concept car's technology, Nissan conducting cooperation with Lotus.
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept it showed that the exotic and aerodynamic design such as the figure of an Italian supercars. The hallmark of the Infiniti can be seen on the large front grille and LED technology lights maintained. Interestingly, the app actually makes the look Emerg-E concept looks aggressive. To compensate for its looks, the side filled with sexy curves in addition to the side pod. While the rear of this car looks dignified with large air holes in the bumper, as well as escort with the minimalist horizontal rearlamp.
Infiniti Emerg-E is not a pure electric car. It is recognized by Infiniti as a series hybrid car or "Extended Range". Therefore, the compact sports car has a length of 4,464 mm which is equiped with petrol engine has a duty to charge the battery or drive a generator and can also directly supply the energy to the electric motors. This car has low carbon emission levels ranged 55 g/km, while its petrol engine is used.
According to Infiniti's Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Shiro Nakamura, Infiniti chose a hybrid series electric car or Range Extrender because the development direction of automotive technology is there. "Hybrids are just a transition. Later electricity. Charges against increasingly stringent environmental friendly car. For this reason we choose Range Extender electric cars," he said. Anyway, if changed into a pure electric car, pulled off the petrol engine!
The power that generated by Emerg-E concept is provided by a combination of the Lotus's three-cylinder petrol engine which has 1.2-liter of capacity and two electric motors. This makes the Emerg-E concept can drive up to 30 miles using electric power only, but could be 10 times more far-reaching in addition to the petrol engines. Each electric motor can be produces 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS), while the 1.2-liter engine produces 47 hp extra power (35 kW / 48 PS).
Special rear wing that made an appearance of Emerg-E assessed sensual. (Picture from: http://lipsus.kompas.com/)
Although only got 30.6 liter fuel tank, the car is claimed to be able to cover a distance of almost 500 km or fuel consumption is only 16 km per liter. Infiniti calls the Emerg-E product as "400 Wild Horses with Silk Cloaked." The car weighing 1,598 kg, has a wind resistance (cd) 0.34 is claimed to be capable of accelerating 0-97 kph in 4 seconds. While the ability to reach top speed (210 kph) from a stop, about 30 seconds.
Infiniti Emerg-E is the latest model of a trilogy of concept cars developed by Infiniti in Europe within three years back. The first concept car - also a two-door sport-style - is the Infiniti Essence concept that was released in 2009 and the second Infiniti Etheria, released last year. All three are named with the first letter "E" aims to create design continuity with the philosophy of "Inspired Performance".
If the sports car is getting the green light for production, is estimated to cost about U.S. $ 150,000, with the majority of sales which is completed scheduled in Europe. As for the Japanese and U.S. markets will also be merged. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INFINITI | CARXMOTOR | KOMPAS.COM | MOBIL.OTOMOTIFNET.COM]
