Tokyo 2013: Nissan BladeGlider – set to soar, one day

Nissan BladeGlider TMS 2

A quick recap and some live photos of the Nissan BladeGlider concept that made its debut in Tokyo. The radical vehicle isn’t just something that’s set to remain a mere design study – the automaker says that mid-engine, rear wheel-drive concept is an exploratory prototype of an upcoming production vehicle.

With its narrow front and wide rear track, the BladeGlider’s profile resembles more “swept wing” aircraft than car from a top-down view. The three-seater has the driver placed centre-forward, with passengers sitting at the longitudinal centre of gravity to maintain the car’s balance at all times. The centre-driving setting also enhances the driver’s sensatory experience, with a near-360 degree view.

The BladeGlider is powered by two in-board electric motors driving the rear wheels, which are wrapped with 285/35 tyres. The fronts, meanwhile, are skinny 100/80 profile units. The car’s lithium-ion battery modules are mounted low and towards the rear to enhance stability and handling.

When the BladeGlider matures into a production car, it could well be the first Nissan to utilise in-wheel motors – these will not only provide rear-wheel propulsion with independent motor management but also contribute to freedom of upper body design and aid more space-efficient packaging. Wonder if the series vehicle will look anywhere close to this.

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Anthony Lim believes that nothing is better than a good smoke and a car with character, with good handling aspects being top of the prize heap. Having spent more than a decade and a half with an English tabloid daily never being able to grasp the meaning of brevity or being succinct, he wags his tail furiously at the idea of waffling - in greater detail - about cars and all their intrinsic peculiarities here.

 

Comments

  • motorhead on Nov 28, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Air pollution, acid rain, Ultra Violet, ozone depletion etc.. I don’t understand what with the open concept.. We need more protection in the future.. Not impress with this one… Don’t know what purpose.. Luxury may be..

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  • hahaha..so funny car frm corrupted mind empty brainer, wait the qoros trashes u out frm world scenario.

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  • ewleh on Nov 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    no need stupid weird name, stupid ad, youtube interviews, auto show interviews to come up with an exciting concept

    here we have buddyz. multiple features on paultan some more. good job malaysia

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