Infiniti Essence

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Infiniti Essence

Manufacturer	Infiniti
Class	Concept car
Body style	Coupe
Layout	FR layout
Engine	3.7 L 24-valve DOHC twin-turbo V6, 3D Electric Power Assist Motor
Transmission	6-speed sequential with manual mode and paddle-shifters
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110 in)
Length	4,720 mm (186 in)
Width	1,960 mm (77 in)
Height	1,310 mm (52 in)
Designer	Takashi Nakajima

The Infiniti Essence is a concept car built by Infiniti to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Infiniti brand.^[1] The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.^{[2] [3]} The car is a hybrid electric vehicle and is among the first energy-efficient cars Infiniti has released.^[4]
The vehicle was designed by Infiniti design director Takashi Nakajima.^[5]

Engines

It included a 3.7 L V6 gasoline engine with twin turbochargers rated 440 PS (320 kW; 430 hp), an electric motor (called 3D Motor) rated 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) and 500 N·m (370 lb·ft), with a combined rating of 600 PS (440 kW; 590 hp).^[1]
The electric motor was powered by lithium-ion battery at lower trunk area.^[1]

Equipment

The three-piece Louis Vuitton luggage set in the trunk.

A three-piece Louis Vuitton luggage set fits in the trunk, and the floor slides out when the trunk is open to access the luggage.^[6][7]
The Infiniti Essence also contains safety features to prevent collisions in the back and side that are known as Side Collision Prevention (SCP) and Back-up Collision Prevention (BCP).^[1] Sensors on the sides and back warn the driver when it senses a vehicle, and brakes are activated if the warning is ignored.^[1]