-Specially developed prototype wraps Nissan LEAF production components and technology
in a dramatic ready to go racing carbon fiber body.
The name on the back, just below the massive adjustable rear wing, says Nissan LEAF ?. The Powertrain is a 100% emission-free advanced lithium ion battery design, just like the on the world's first affordable mass market electric vehicle found. And despite his lack of rear doors, rear seat, trunk, audio system, navigation, carpeting and other amenities, there is a recognizable family resemblance. But that's where the similarities between the production end Nissan LEAF and the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC. As of the "RC" - for racing competition - this new electric vehicle, that its world premiere at the New York International makes car show 2010, is specifically designed to bring new meaning of the term "Racing Green."
Already the world leader in zero emission produced vehicles with the end of 2010 the Nissan LEAF cars in the United States, Europe and Japan, Nissan, the racing world as a way to pay attention to the seemingly unused potential of electric vehicles is looking for now.
"Combining the talents of NISMO, Nissan world of renowned Motorsports group and engineers behind some which Super GT and FIA GT1 racing teams of the company, the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC of a rolling laboratory for the accelerated development of EV and aerodynamic alsals also a platform for the development of the new green Motorsport series 'Carlos Tavares'", Chairman, Nissan Americas, said on the occasion of the New York International Auto show.
The new electric race car is likely appearances make a number of special demonstration Motorsports both in 2011, with the company, pioneer explore zero emission competition of spec series in future years.
A serious racing machine
The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and built as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque body. The three-part body contains removable front and rear sections, fixed Windows, LED headlights and taillights and driver adjustable rear wing. Based on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, was created the 2-door version of the race Design Center in Japan by Nissan global. 4 Special coat Pearl White paint with blue NISMO/zero emission graphics completes the outer.
Dimensional, the race car has 6.7 cm on a shorter wheelbase of 3.9, 0.8 cm longer and wider. The most dramatic difference is more than a foot high, with the NISMO RC (handle length approx.) lower than the production of Nissan LEAF sit. Ground clearance is limited to 2.4 inches, compared to 6.3 inches for the street car go. And at 2,068 pounds, the race car at about 40 percent less than the production car weighs.
The layout of the NISMO RC differs clearly from the production sedan, offers Nissan LEAF a nave of location for the battery pack, electric motor and the inverter - with drive to the rear wheels compared to the production front-wheel drive. The NISMO RC uses a double wishbone suspension design brake front and rear and driver adjustable balance. You riding 18-inch 6-spoke wheels and P225/40R18 Bridgestone tyre race.
As the production of Nissan LEAF the NISMO RC powered by a lithium-ion battery consisting of 48 compact modules and produces a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor the 107 HP and 207 lb-ft torque. It can be charged up to 80 percent of the charge the full capacity in 30 minutes with the fast port within the rear cowl. And on the other hand competition of the NISMO RC has no tail pipe, no emission of CO2 or other greenhouse gases to other vehicles while, powered and no exhaust sound.
In the first test of the NISMO RC, 0 to 62 mph acceleration produced in 6.85 seconds and a top speed of 93 miles per hour. It is expected to have a run time of around 20 minutes under race conditions.
"There is a perception among some people, page of automotive enthusiasm blunt the electric vehicles on that scale - that what are certainly not the case with the production Nissan LEAF or this electrifying Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is" Tavares added. "Nissan LEAF owners are fully this new world of zero emission technology embracing." "We believe that the same risk in the motorsport world, with Nissan proud, be the first on the grid."
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