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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Italdesign — Namir www.italdesign.it | Design house official |
| 2009 Italdesign Namir Concept specifications www.ultimatecarpage.com | Company press release reproduction |













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