The Tokyo Motor Show->ke1834 opens its doors for the public in two weeks time. As we know, Nissan will make an exciting announcement at the show. Yes, it is the Nissan GT-R Nismo that debuts on November 19th, 2013. The company will also disclose the Nurburgring lap time set by the Nismo GT-R. But that's not all, as Nissan will also showcase the Bladeglider concept.

Along with the concept car, Nissan will also reveal a concept prototype based on the Bladeglider, but toned down for actual production. The production version will have its sights set on attacking rival cars, like the Toyota GT 86->ke4085 and Subaru BRZ. Andy Palmer- VP at Nissan told Motortrend that the Bladeglider will be the car for the young generation.

The origins of the Bladeglider concept can be traced back to the Nissan ZEOD RC racer, and that's where the unconventionality begins. The designers of the Bladeglider concept describe it as "an extreme interpretation" of what a car can be. The thought behind the concept is to offer an affordable and appealing sports car to young people, according to Andy Palmer of Nissan.

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2013 Nissan Bladeglider Concept

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2013 Nissan Bladeglider Concept in detail

The Nissan Bladeglider has a unique visual appeal, thanks to the rear track being much wider than the front, giving it a triangular footprint. With its roof on, the Bladeglider looks like a delta-wing aircraft for the road. The shape of the carbon body provides all the downforce it needs, hence the Bladeglider lacking large, ugly spoilers.

The company plans to put it into production in the next couple years, possibly with an electric drivetrain. A Nissan executive also confirmed that a prototype,which is based on the Ariel Atom, is already up and running. Having said that, the actual production car would use modern lightweight materials, including carbon-reinforced plastics, like those used in the BMW i->ke3915 Range, and in-wheel electric motors.

The Bladeglider concept features seating similar to the Mclaren F1, with the driver's seat in the center. Palmer also touched upon the handling of the car, describing it as "unlike anything." The unique driving character is provided by the 1-meter (39.9-inch) front track, wide rear track and 30-70 front-to-rear weight distribution.

In-wheel motors provide power to the rear wheels, and feature independent motor management. Lithium-ion technology developed for the Nissan Leaf is employed to power the electric motors, and these batteries are mounted low and closer to the rear axle for a low center of gravity, resulting in better handling.