Infiniti’s Prototype 9

[LockH]

Hehe... ES Bible "Search found 16 matches: +Infiniti". But not THIS Infiniti... :wink:

Infiniti’s Prototype 9 is a modern electric car with 1940s retro racer roots:
https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/18/i...rn-electric-car-with-1940s-retro-racer-roots/

Starts w/a YT vid INFINITI Prototype 9: First Drive, First Dream :
[youtube]Ji_1PiUIJUg[/youtube]

 

[The Toecutter]

I wonder what its drag coefficient is?

GM's 2003 Ecotec Lakester streamliner, which retaining its exposed open wheels and axles, achieved a 0.21 Cd.

A lot is possible with this shape. Just note the LeMans velomobile. If Infinity didn't make this prototype have low drag, it was a wasted opportunity to see what sort of efficiency is possible with the style they chose to emulate. especially given the low frontal area attainable with such a shape.

Interesting design on Infiniti's part nonetheless.

 

[LockH]

 

[The Toecutter]

I still cannot find drag figures for this. It is certainly interesting.

I would guess it had a Cd around 0.35, which would be similar to the 1961 DKW Formula Junior.

 

[The fingers]

Should come standard equipment with goggles and a silk scarf. 8)

 

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

Jan 31, 2018

INFINITI executive design director, Karim Habib comes back home to reveal Prototype 9 and Project Black S at the Toronto Auto Show

http://www.autoshow.ca/evolution-zone-test-drives/