Infiniti have unveiled a reimagining of a 1940s race car called Prototype 9 at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Featuring a sleek, open-wheeled electric retro design, Prototype 9 is a celebration of Nissan Motor and Infiniti’s ingenuity, artistry and craftsmanship.
“Prototype 9 celebrates the tradition of ingenuity, craftsmanship and passion of our forebears at Nissan Motor Corporation, on whose shoulders we stand today. It started as a discussion: What if Infiniti had created a race car in the 1940s? If one were to imagine an open-wheeled Infiniti racer on the famous circuits of the era, such as Japan’s Tamagawa Speedway, what would that look like? The sketches were stunning and the idea so compelling that we had to produce a prototype. As other departments became aware of this, they volunteered their time to create a working vehicle.” Alfonso Albaisa, Senior Vice President, Global Design
