A Japanese Aston Martin
Japanese brand Infiniti introduced a concept car Infiniti Essence in Geneva, which, in addition to a breakthrough into a new market segment has become a present to the 20th anniversary of the brand.
Western car market was forming for decades, its customer is demanding and rigorous, so it is necessary to move the goods to Europe, but focusing on local leaders. It is well understood in faraway Japan.
Therefore it is no surprise that the premiere of a new conceptual Infiniti Essence resurrects memory images of the best cars of James Bond. Despite the European motives, in the car style Infiniti image was saved: in particular, the form of curved front headlamps echoes with the patterns of a of FX series models, and body lines are more in line with Japanese traditions.
Concept is equipped with two engines belonging to the hybrid system. The first – six-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 3.7 liters and 440hp, the second - the electric with the 160hp. Thus, co-operation of engines is giving 600hp to the sports coupe, when the current fuel consumption should be only 8 liters per 100 kilometers. Automatic transmission with two clutch transmits torque to the rear axle.
Certain words of delight could be addressed to the car cabin, which is much more suitable do be described as a «cockpit» or even «cocoon». There are special cells for drivers and passengers that provide maximum convenience to achieve a single goal - enjoying the speed.
The salon is trimmed with high-quality leather, and panel made in the style of retro-futurism: with big clock faces and lots of pictograms.
Curiously, that on the officially published picture of a cockpit on the navigation system the city of Detroit is displayed. Apparently, the presentation of the concept is being planned at the January Auto Show in the U.S., but Nissan group refused to participate in it for the reasons of economy.
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