The EMERG-E uses two electric motors, each of which drives a single rear wheel via a single-speed transmission. It uses a three-cylinder gas-burning engine to recharge the batteries when they deplete, and when fully charged, the car promises to reach 60mph from a standstill in just 4.0 seconds, with a 0-130mph run said to take 30 seconds. The motors are rated at 402 horsepower. The maximum battery range is 30 miles, but once the engine fires up, it can extend it to 300.
Infiniti's M35h hybrid sedan will also make daily runs up the hill.
This marks the first time that Infiniti will sponsor the event.
