Nissan revealed today the BladeGlider concept, which shows a possible direction for a future electric vehicle. The Nissan BladeGlider was designed with the "form follows function" theory in mind. The BladeGlider hopes to re-invent the performance car, using a narrow front track, and a wider rear one. The BladeGlider's design combines to ideas: the freedom of a glider with the triangular shape of an aircraft. When developing the BladeGlider, Nissan focused on aerodynamics. The Nissan BladeGlider has a 1-meter wide front track, 30/70 front/rear weight distribution ratio and a promise to deliver high-G cornering power. The BladeGlider was built with a carbon-fiber underbody that manages to create real aerodynamic downforce.
Nissan actually plans to build this car, which is going to be their first one to come with in-wheel motors. The Nissan BladeGlider is going to be rear-wheel-drive and it will come with independent motor management.
The Nissan BladeGlider comes with a fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body, and three seats with a triangular configuration. We'll have more the BladeGlider's technical details as soon as Nissan makes them available.
Nissan BladeGlider presentation:
