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Old 08-23-18, 12:52 PM
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Single-seat speedster unveiled at Pebble Beach

Pointing the way toward an electrified future




Infiniti's new Prototype 10 takes inspiration from last year's Prototype 9 concept, but instead of minimal bodywork and open wheels, adopts the long and sinuous profile of classic speedsters of the past. And the concept's electric powertrain hints at the Japanese automaker's future. Infiniti says that all new production models from 2021 onward will have some sort of electrification, spread across pure battery-electric vehicles, parallel hybrids and e-POWER series hybrid powertrains.

The overall shape of the Infiniti Prototype 10 recalls classic race cars like the 1950s-era Jaguar C- and D-Types. There's virtually zero wind protection for the single passenger, but there's a prominent headrest that incorporates a fin-shaped aero element. Air intakes are plentiful and festooned with close-set vertical bars that remind us of last year's Prototype 9 concept.

There are lots of striking details in the Prototype 10's flowing bodywork. Slim, almost slit-like lights up front sit below the level of an Infiniti logo highlighted by negative space. In profile, a virtual line cuts across the vehicle front to rear. We look forward to seeing how some of these elements are incorporated into future production vehicles from Infiniti.
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Saw this on my Twitter feed earlier today. I find it fascinating how consistent the Japanese brands tend to be with current and future styling. Sharp angles are here to stay.
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I'm just happy that it doesn't have a fake corporate styled grille pasted on the front like the Tesla's used to have.
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Originally Posted by jwong77
I'm just happy that it doesn't have a fake corporate styled grille pasted on the front like the Tesla's used to have.
That was there to get people acclimated to the new at the time EV. Of course 3 years later they applied their own design language now seen on Model(s) S, X, 3, upcoming Roadster and Y.
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