Nissan Leaf wins Japan "Car of The Year" 2011-2012

Nissan Leaf, 100 percent electric car, obtain the latest prestige title of "Car of the Year " Japan 2011-2012. Announcement of winners of the Japanese car of the year is done directly in the arena of the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show.

According to Nissan, this is a selection of car of the year that all 32 are held in Japan and for the first time to win an electric car. Up to this time, Nissan Leaf has sold over 20,000 units worldwide.

The victory was the support of experts and journalists to automotive manufacturers to continue to make cars more environmentally friendly.

In addition, Nissan Leaf also won the "2012 RJC Car of the Year Award" organized by researchers and Japanese automotive journalists, "Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (Jahfa) Car of the Year" and "2011-2012 Jahfa Car Design". Last year, Nissan Leaf also had been named as "European Car of the Year" by some media and European automotive journalists.

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Video, Picture and Spesification : Nissan Leaf Nismo RC 2011

The NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC is a purpose-built racecar based on the Nissan LEAF. This car is the first all-electric production vehicle in the world. The NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show in April. This car also first-ever zero emission racing spec production vehicle.

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fibre monocoque bodywork. The three-piece bodywork includes removable front and rear sections, fixed windows, LED headlights and taillights and driver-adjustable rear wing.

Building on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, the 2-door race version was created by Nissan Global Design Center in Japan. Special 4-coat Pearl White paint with blue NISMO/Zero Emission graphics completes the exterior.

This car consists of 5 seats and a power source of laminated lithium ion battery that can be fully charged within 7-8 hours. Nissan will demonstrate the NISSAN LEAF™ NISMO RC at LE MANS VERS LE FUTUR, a support event for the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place June 11-12.

General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Produced in 2011
Introduced at 2011 New York International Auto Show

Engine
Power 107 bhp / 80 KW
Torque 280 Nm / 207 ft lbs

Dimensions
Weight 938 kilo / 2067.9 lbs

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.11 bhp / kg
Top Speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
0-100 km/h 6.9 s

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