New rotary-powered supercar
03-03-2009, 04:32 PM
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New rotary-powered supercar
Rotary-powered hybrid-electric supercar, that is.
Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/03/g...r-by-giugiaro/
"If you're at all familiar with the name Frazer-Nash, it probably isn't in the context of modern drivetrain technology like hybrid systems. Nonetheless, the brand that was long ago a famous British car maker is still around, albeit no longer building cars. In fact, hybrid drive systems is exactly what Frazer Nash is developing today and the company has collaborated with Italdesign Giugiaro to create a concept called the Namir.
Frazer Nash has developed a series hybrid drivetrain (like the Voltec drivetrain in the Chevy Volt) that uses an 814cc rotary engine driving a generator. The generator charges a 400V lithium polymer battery pack that feeds electrons to a pair of electric motors at each axle with a cumulative output of 362 hp. The system is claimed to give the Namir a top speed of 187 mph, 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds while still managing 91.7 mpg (US)! Not too shabby."
They need to actually produce this $#!t!
Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/03/g...r-by-giugiaro/
"If you're at all familiar with the name Frazer-Nash, it probably isn't in the context of modern drivetrain technology like hybrid systems. Nonetheless, the brand that was long ago a famous British car maker is still around, albeit no longer building cars. In fact, hybrid drive systems is exactly what Frazer Nash is developing today and the company has collaborated with Italdesign Giugiaro to create a concept called the Namir.
Frazer Nash has developed a series hybrid drivetrain (like the Voltec drivetrain in the Chevy Volt) that uses an 814cc rotary engine driving a generator. The generator charges a 400V lithium polymer battery pack that feeds electrons to a pair of electric motors at each axle with a cumulative output of 362 hp. The system is claimed to give the Namir a top speed of 187 mph, 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds while still managing 91.7 mpg (US)! Not too shabby."
They need to actually produce this $#!t!
03-03-2009, 05:04 PM
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03-03-2009, 05:17 PM
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Holy...
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That's really awesome. They need to get the 16x right now so they can fit the car with one and work with it....since they supposedly fixed the flooding issues.
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That's really awesome. They need to get the 16x right now so they can fit the car with one and work with it....since they supposedly fixed the flooding issues.
03-03-2009, 05:20 PM
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03-03-2009, 05:21 PM
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Well yeah,. but I meant a 16x to study to figure out what they have all changed in order to fix the usual rotary issues....flooding mainly. I worded that really funny...Sorry. They REALLY don't need to put the 16x in there to run the generator, that's overkill! 
03-03-2009, 07:54 PM
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Great 'Lemon" colour
03-03-2009, 08:25 PM
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I wonder where they got the rotary engine from. It is a 2-rotor, and it looks turbocharged.
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03-04-2009, 08:33 AM
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It really looks like a small, turbocharged peripheral port 2 rotor. If it only runs at a constant rpm, it would be very easy to design it for low BSFC at that point.
03-04-2009, 08:58 AM
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The technological principles are similar to diesel locomotives. As RG mentions above, a constant low load operating ICE that powers generators/traction motors.
I know a lot more, but that's as far as I'll go. But the results are great.
03-04-2009, 09:05 AM
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So here's the real question: do you think they solved the oil consumption issue somehow in this design?
03-04-2009, 12:17 PM
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I've also heard both sides about the eventual efficiency of on-board microturbine generators as range extenders. Thanks!
03-04-2009, 03:09 PM
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Hi, rg. Do you agree with those who say that a rotary ICE (don't want to say RICE) can be more efficient as a generator than a piston ICE when both are running at their sweet spot?
I've also heard both sides about the eventual efficiency of on-board microturbine generators as range extenders. Thanks!
I've also heard both sides about the eventual efficiency of on-board microturbine generators as range extenders. Thanks!
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