Infiniti Essence
The Infiniti Essence is a concept sports car designed by Infiniti to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Infiniti brand. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The car is a hybrid electric vehicle and is among the first energy-efficient cars Infiniti has released.
| Infiniti Essence | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Infiniti |
| Production | Concept car only |
| Designer | Takashi Nakajima |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 L 24-valve DOHC twin-turbo V6 engine, 3D Electric Power Assist Motor |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential |
| Dimensions | |
| 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 vehicle was designed by Infiniti design director Takashi Nakajima. Its external appearance is a modern interpretation of "coke bottle styling", a feature that was very popular during the 1960s and 1970s internationally. The interior design was initially conceived (Paul Ray) in the Nissan Design Europe studio based in Paddington, London. Following the interior concept being chosen it was then further developed and built in Japan.
The Essence concept is not expected to enter production, but elements from the car were planned to be incorporated into later Infiniti models.