Rear-wheel-drive prototype showcases production Nissan LEAF components and technology in a ready-to-race Carbon Fiber body.
The name on the back panel, just under the massive adjustable rear wing, says Nissan LEAF. The powertrain is a 100% zero emission advanced Lithium-ion battery design, just like that found on the world’s first affordable mass market electric vehicle. The layout of the rear wheel drive NISMO RC is markedly different from the production sedan, offering a mid-ship location for the battery pack, electric motor and inverter. The NISMO RC also utilizes a double-wishbone suspension and front and rear and driver-adjustable brake balance. It rides on 18-inch 6-spoke wheels and P225/40R18 Bridgestone racing tires.
In preliminary testing the NISMO RC accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.85 seconds and tops out at 93 mph. It is projected to have a running time of around 20 minutes under racing conditions. The NISMO RC makes its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show on April 20th, and brings new meaning to the term “Racing Green.”
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