Geneva 2012: Infiniti Emerg-e Concept

Since Justin Bieber got given a Fisker Karma for his 18th birthday, where do the very stylish yet environmentally conscious car buyers that detest the young singer turn to? Well, this might be the machine for them.

Since Justin Bieber got given a Fisker Karma for his 18th birthday, where do the very stylish yet environmentally conscious car buyers that detest the young singer turn to? Well, this might be the machine for them.

It's called the Emerg-e and although this car is currently a concept, Infiniti say that it is "feasible" to put the range extender into production. The only factors challenging that possibility are the very expensive carbon fibre materials used to make the body and the electric motors.

To make this piece of Japanese art move, the Emerg-e has two electric motors which produce a total 402bhp and with electric power alone they can take the car 30 miles, which isn't very far. However, extending that range up to 300 miles is a Lotus-derived 1.2 three-cylinder petrol. Infiniti claim that the power plant could take the Emerg-e from 0-60mph in 4 seconds and up to a top speed of 130mph.

So it looks like a good alternative to the Fisker Karma. Of course, it's not a saloon however it is one very sexy two-seater sports car. Mind you, if it were to go into production the car's looks might be toned down or they may have to find a substitute for carbon fibre body work. If plans go ahead, we probably won't see the final result for a year or two.

Images courtesy of Autoblog

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