Thursday, March 5, 2009

Infiniti Essence: RWD Hybrid GT Coupe with 600HP Twin-Turbo V6

Created to celebrate the firm's 20th anniversary but also to explore the brand's future in terms of design and eco-friendly technologies, the Infiniti Essence is a high-performance, petrol/electric hybrid coupe with rear-wheel drive. "It isn't a teaser for a new model. It is solely dedicated to Infiniti brand promotion, to demonstrate and advocate the Infiniti unique values," said Francois Bancon, Infiniti's General Manager in Advanced Product Planning.

The 4.7-meters long dramatic concept which in some ways brings to mind the Fisker Karma, is powered by a petrol-hybrid system that combines a twin-turbocharged version of Infiniti's familiar 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 440HP with a new a type of electric motor, called 3D Motor that provides 160HP and is positioned between the engine and transmission.

The electric motor draws power from a compact lithium-ion battery pack in the boot area. Because the 3D Motor operates in both propulsion and power regeneration modes, the battery pack is kept charged up.

The two motors can work independently or together as a "parallel" hybrid system. In congested urban areas, the electric motor provides enough power to run the Essence alone. When the traffic clears, the rear-wheel drive coupe can use both engines for a total output of 600HP.



SPECIFICATIONS-----INFINITI ESSENCE

Petrol engine spec

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Config/No of cyls

V6

Fuel type

Petrol

Capacity

3.7-liters

Power

440PS (434bhp)

Electric engine spec

-

Type

laminated lithium-ion battery

Battery layout

Lower trunk area

Power

160PS (158bhp)

Torque

500Nm

Total Power


Total Power

600PS (592bhp)

Performance

-

Driven wheels

Rear-wheel drive

Combined fuel economy

estimated 8l/100km

CO2 emission

estimated 190g/km

Dimensions

-

Number of seats

2

Overall Length

4720 mm

Overall Width

1960 mm

Overall Height

1310 mm

Wheelbase

2800 mm

Wheel size

22inch

Front Overhang

880 mm

Rear Overhang

1040 mm

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