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Frazer-Nash Namir

2009

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
2009
Body style
Coupé
Engine
Rotary hybrid + 4 electric motors
Type
Concept
Displacement
814 cc
Top speed
300 km/h

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Frazer-Nash Namir made its debut at the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva, marking a significant shift in the realm of hybrid sports cars. Designed by Italdesign Giugiaro as a coupé, the Namir embodies the latest advancements in hybrid technology while offering a strikingly futuristic aesthetic. The car is characterized by its meticulously balanced proportions, with a dynamic contrast between its sharply defined rear end and the fluid, aerodynamic lines of the front. Performance is a key highlight of the Namir, showcasing remarkable speed and acceleration. It boasts a top speed of over 300 km/h (187 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Impressively, it achieves 0 to 200 km/h in 10.4 seconds, establishing it as the fastest hybrid vehicle globally at its time of release. The Frazer-Nash Namir’s hybrid system is engineered for both performance and efficiency. It combines an 814 cc rotary engine with four electric motors, which together ensure an exceptional fuel efficiency. The vehicle offers a range of 39 km per litre of fuel, with CO2 emissions kept below 60 grams per kilometer, underscoring its ecological credentials. The Namir’s design not only emphasizes its advanced technological features but also its commitment to sustainability. The integration of a hybrid powertrain with high performance reflects a growing trend in the automotive industry towards eco-friendly yet high-performing vehicles. In popular culture, the Namir even makes a cameo appearance in Disney Pixar’s *Cars 2*, where it is featured as a spectator at the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. This nod to its prominence and innovative design further cements the Namir’s place in automotive history.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Concept

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Rotary hybrid + 4 electric motors
Displacement
814 cc
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Top speed
300 km/h
Specification notes
2009 Italdesign/Frazer-Nash Namir official baseline: 814 cc rotary range-extender/hybrid engine plus four electric motors, rear-wheel drive, top speed over/around 300 km/h. No dimensions or total system output are stored without a stronger primary dimensional/specification sheet.

Design & manufacture

Designer · Candidate
Fabrizio Giugiaro
Design Studio · Documented
Italdesign
Manufacturer · Documented
Frazer-Nash

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Geneva General · legacy_preserved
Date
2009
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Italdesign — Namir www.italdesign.it Design house official
2009 Italdesign Namir Concept specifications www.ultimatecarpage.com Company press release reproduction

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Geneva

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