Infiniti Essence
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| Manufacturer | Infiniti |
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| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | Coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 3.7 L 24-valve DOHC twin-turbo V6, 3D Electric Power Assist Motor |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential with manual mode and paddle-shifters |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110 in) |
| Length | 4,720 mm (186 in) |
| Width | 1,960 mm (77 in) |
| Height | 1,310 mm (52 in) |
The Infiniti Essence is a concept car built by Infiniti to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Infiniti brand.[1] The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[2][3] The car is a hybrid electric vehicle and is among the first energy-efficient cars Infiniti has released.[4]
The vehicle was designed by Infiniti design director Takashi Nakajima.[5]
The Essence concept is not expected to enter production, as it was created as a brand icon to celebrate Infiniti's twenty years of history.[6]
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[edit] Engines
It included a 3.7L V6 gasoline engine with twin turbochargers rated 440 PS (320 kW; 430 hp), an electric motor (called 3D Motor) rated 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) and 500 N·m (370 lb·ft), with combined rating of 600 PS (440 kW; 590 hp).
The electric motor was powered by lithium-ion battery at lower trunk area.
[edit] Equipment
A three-piece Louis Vuitton luggage set fits in the trunk, and the floor slides out when the trunk is open to access the luggage.[7][8]
[edit] Safety
The Infiniti Essence also contains safety features to prevent collisions in the back and side that are known as Side Collision Prevention (SCP) and Back-up Collision Prevention (BCP). Sensors on the sides and back warn the driver when it senses a vehicle, and brakes are activated if the warning is ignored.
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[edit] References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Geneva 2009: Consider The Show Stopped - Infiniti rolls out its Essence on a grand scale
- ^ Tony Lewin; Ryan Borroff; Ian Callum (6 November 2010). How to Design Cars Like a Pro. MotorBooks International. p. 40. ISBN 9780760336953. http://books.google.com/books?id=39Qq_oZvKw4C&pg=PA40. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ Taing, Mengly (24 April 2009). "Infiniti Essence - The Green Design 100 - TIME". Time Inc.. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1892751_1892571_1892579,00.html. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "About Infiniti". http://www.infinitiusa.com/about/nakajima-interview.html. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ Infiniti: Essential Viewing at Goodwood
- ^ Geneva motor show: Infiniti Essence joins luxury-coupe scene
- ^ Infiniti Essence Concept
