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2014 Infiniti Q50 Adds Two-Litre Turbocharged Petrol Engine

2014 Infiniti Q50 made a debut at North American International Auto Show at the beginning of the year, showing to the visitors its full potential, beauty and luxury styling. The car features evolutionary design and features an aggressive front bumper, enlarged grille as well as distinctive headlights. The aerodynamics has been also enhanced and this means that the car returns enough mpg to make the customers happy. Engine range includes an upgraded 3.7-liter V6, a hybridized 3.7-liter V6 and turbocharged petrol units. Now, Infiniti is announcing that the Q50 2-litre petrol is available in its official dealerships.

The lightweight 1991cc turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder engine produces 211 horsepower (155 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The power is transmitted through a seven-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. A wide torque band curve that begins at just 1250rpm assists the flexible and efficient driving.

In fact, the 2.0-litre direct injection petrol engine has been manufactured with the latest fuel efficient certified technology. It was also refined by Infiniti engineers and the result is that it delivers engaging throttle response.

The new engine joins the 2.2-litre direct injection turbo-diesel unit and the high-performance V6-configuration hybrid powertrains. Infiniti also disclosed that it plans over the next five years to increase its model range by 60 per cent and to double the number of its powertrains.

Infiniti Q50 petrol is scheduled to make its sales debut in Europe in autumn before rolling out to the rest of Infiniti’s global markets by year end.

Infiniti Q50 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine

Configuration	Inline four-cylinder, water cooled, forced induction
Capacity	1991cc
Compression ratio	9.8
Bore x stroke	83mm x 92mm
Induction system	Direct injection, Piezo injectors, intercooled turbocharged
Power	211PS / 214PS @ 5500rpm
Torque	236lb/ft / 350Nm @ 1250 – 3500rpm

Source: Infiniti

July 8, 2014

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge at 2014 Goodwood

The extremely powerful Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge will make its first dynamic public appearance this year at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is taking place from 27^th to 29^th June. The special model is the most powerful Infiniti ever, but is not confirmed for production, yet.

The Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype is powered by a V6 twin-turbocharged engine with 568HP (418 kW). It will be driven by Christian Horner, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team Principal and Sebastian Buemi, Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Test & Reserve Driver.

Sebastian Buemi will also be available on the Infiniti hospitality stand for a question and answer session regarding the Formula One season so far and what we can expect going forward.

Originally, the Q50 Eau Rouge was a static design concept revealed at the 2014 Detroit Motor Show. After that, it came to Geneva with a mighty engine installed below the hood. In April, during the Beijing motor show, Infiniti announced it has reached a further step forward towards a production version with a full working prototype now undergoing tests and evaluation.

Stay tuned for more details, pictures and a video!

Source: Infiniti

June 18, 2014

Infiniti To Bring Q50 Eau Rouge Concept To Geneva [VIDEO]

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept was officially unveiled two months ago at the Detroit Auto Show as a design vision for a high-performance variant of the Q50 premium sports sedan. A month from the now luxury brand is going to preview the model to the European public, and of course the first to see it will be the visitors of the Geneva Motor Show.

In addition to this, Infiniti has also released a video, which slightly hints towards the idea that the car will get a new engine. You can view the video below and enjoy the sound of the powertrain. In fact, the brand stated that the new unit will have a “big personality with forced induction”.

Another interesting fact is that Q50 Eau Rouge is the most powerful Infiniti ever built. It produces more than 500 horsepower (368 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. Despite these numbers and the big interest of customers, the concept has not been confirmed for production.

This Q50 model has a Formula One-inspired carbon fiber bodywork, so the new engine is probably a take on premium performance. And the proof is the impressive Q50 Eau Rouge engine sound.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Infiniti

February 20, 2014

The Distinguished Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Design Concept

Infiniti-Q50-Eau-Rouge-Concept-Detroit-2014-shadow NAIAS attendees have the benefit of a full view of the fancy named Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept*. It’s a design concept so it’s all about the looks and drama.

It’s only 20 millimetres wider and a bit lower than your average Q50, yet Infiniti are adamant that the only elements retained from the original are the front doors and the roof pillars. In other words, every other body panel has been replaced. Just to be sure that the Eau Rouge really does stand out from the commons, Infinity have went for a customized red coating and dark-chrome framing. The latter applies to the double-arch front grille, the glasshouse surrounds, the door handles and the deck lid accents.

Inside, there’s a “high-grip” steering wheel flanked by two paddle-shifters. The red accent makes its way into the interior as carbon fiber inserts on the doors, and the center console, while, again, dark-chrome replaces all that which used to be silver-chrome.

If they were ever to build the Rouge, Infiniti envision a forced induction 500+ bhp power plant nestled in the engine bay:

“Through our various alliance partners we have access to a range of engines featuring this performance capability which, with a fair amount of engineering effort, can be developed to exhibit Infiniti character…” comments Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company Limited.

There’s also a projected torque value of 600 lb-ft. That’s quite a lot, could the real-life Eau Rouge end up baring a diesel heart?

*Eau Rouge is actually the name of a very specific corner at the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps race circuit.

Source: Infiniti

January 16, 2014

Infiniti Unveils Q50 Eau Rouge Concept With First Image

Infiniti has just revealed the first image of the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept. The car will have its official launch at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 13th of January. The high-performance concept model is based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports saloon and therefore sports aerodynamic design.

The aerodynamics was in mind, when major bodywork components have been redesigned and manufactured in carbon fibre. The result is that the Q50 Eau Rouge is lower and wider, while only the roof and door profiles remain unchanged from the production Q50.

What is more, Infiniti also revealed a lot of details around the new car. First of all, the Q50 Eau Rouge will include deep and detailed carbon fibre front splitter, rear diffuser and side sill skirts. Secondly, a carbon fiber will be also the material for the roof and door mirror casings.

And thirdly, the concept car will run on 21-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels and will be equipped with dual-exit exhaust sports system below a large integrated rear spoiler. More information about Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept is expected to be disclosed during a press conference on 14th of January in Detroit.

Source: Infiniti

January 3, 2014

2014 Infiniti Q50 – The Safest on the Road

2014 Infiniti Q50 has proved itself to have one of the most advanced standard fit collision avoidance systems. Together with its recently announced 5 star Euro NCAP rating the Infiniti Q50 is easily one of the safest cars on the road.

By using a highly specified radar system along with several cameras located around the vehicle to constantly monitor the vehicles surrounding area, many systems are able to combine together and reduce the risk of an accident ever taking place. Forward Emergency Braking is only one of many other features included in the optional Safety Pack:

Reversing (Back-up Collision Intervention). Detects moving vehicles and objects behind the car when reverse gear is selected, warning the driver with visual and audible alerts. If necessary the system can autonomously engage the brakes to avoid a collision.
Drifting out of lane (Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention). Industry-first system senses unintended lane drift and assists the driver in guiding the vehicle back to the centre of its lane.
Moving into the path of another vehicle (Blind Spot Intervention and Blind Spot Warning). World-first technology aids the driver in avoiding vehicles concealed in the blind-spot area during lane-change manoeuvres.
Motorway hold-ups (Predictive Forward Collision Warning). Another world-first for Infiniti, PFCW warns the driver of hazards which lie beyond the driver’s field of view – seeing past not just the car in front but two cars ahead.
Low-speed manoeuvring in busy areas (Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection). Infiniti’s world-first real-time camera system provides a virtual 360 degree view of the environment around the car, with visual and audible warnings of hazards.

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As well as the availability of the most advanced safety systems, every Infiniti Q50 includes safety-oriented features such as:

Seat belt reminder system for all seats
Speed limiter
Active pop-up bonnet for pedestrian safety
Electronic Stability Control with Active Trace Control
LED fog lights front and rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Hill start assist
Six airbags
Rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors

Source: Infiniti

December 10, 2013

Infiniti To Reveal Q50 Eau Rouge At Detroit Show

A Formula One inspired concept car which will be based on the current Q50 premium sports saloon will make its official premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It will carry the name Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge and will be unveiled during press conference on 13th of January.

Eau Rouge concept is Infiniti’s design vision for high performance. Even its name is inspirited by the world-famous corner at the Formula One track in Spa-Francorchamps. As a matter of fact this is a corner which requires extraordinary strength, courage and commitment and has seen some of the most incredible driving feats in Formula One’s history.

Q50 Eau Rouge concept combines road car technology and motorsport vision. It includes aerodynamic styling and design elements which are directly inspired and influenced by Infiniti’s partnership with Formula One world championship-winning team Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

The design of the Q50 Eau Rouge embodies extreme performance and expresses deepened design interpretation of that. The car will feature wide variety of technologies and will provide grat driving experience.

Source: Infiniti

December 6, 2013

Infiniti Q30 Concept Unveiled At The Frankfurt Motor Show

Infiniti has revealed today the Infiniti Q30 Concept in Frankfurt. The vehicle showcases the next step in brand’s strategy to expand into new segments. Q30 Concept has sleek design and exudes individualized character.

As a matter of fact, this model is a unique blend a coupe, a hatch and a crossover, because in it were included features typically found in the three types of cars. May be the reason for this is tat the Q30 Concept is designed to appeal to younger customers who are not afraid to step in unknown territory.

The designers of the brand has the freedom for this project to be more creative and to explore bolder, even more sensual sculpting, increased muscularity and playfulness. Infiniti Q30 Concept is the precursor for brand’s future production vehicle.

Next to the unveiling of the new concept model, at the Frankfurt Motor Show was also announced the start of the sales of the Infiniti Q50 sports saloon in Europe. The vehicle will go on sale as of mid-November.

Source: Infiniti

September 11, 2013

Infiniti Continues Production Of G37 Sedan

Infiniti has just announced that the production of its G37 Sedan model will be continued and will be available in the U.S. through the model year of 2015. Alongside the G37 there will be also offered the all-new Infiniti Q50.

As a matter of fact, the Q50, introduced last month, is currently hitting the market and it is going to offer distinctive design attributes, engaging performance, world’s first technologies and unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization.

In fact the G37 and Q50 are targeting different market segments in order to fulfill different customer needs. There are two models of the Infiniti G37 Sedan which are going to be further produced – G37 Sedan Journey and G37 Sedan AWD. In addition, there are only two Packages available for this model: Premium and Navigation.

Furthermore, the new 2014 Infiniti Q50 is going to be equipped with a choice of either 328-horsepower (241 kW) 3.7-liter V6 engine or 360 horsepower (264 kW) 3.5-liter Hybrid one.

The initial price of the model begins at $36 700 and it will go on sale this week at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The significantly streamlined and focused 2013 Infiniti G37 has a starting price of $32 550 USD.

Source: Infiniti

August 6, 2013

2014 Infiniti Q50 Hits US Market

2014 Infiniti Q50 will hit the US market on August 5^th. The premium saloon will be available at Infiniti retailers nationwide with pricing starting from $36,700 for the entry level Q50 3.7 with RWD.

A special Q50 pre-sale program, announced at the New York International Auto Show in March, closed June 30 with 3,650 orders. Participants have time until October 31 to complete their purchases.

The 2014 Q50 offers Infiniti InTuition, a fully customizable digital environment for linking various driver settings and driving characteristics to their Infiniti Intelligent Key, and Infiniti InTouch next-gen smart connectivity, featuring dual touch-screens and an array of advanced functions and features.

“The Infiniti Q50 pre-sale exceeded all expectations, becoming the most successful such program in Infiniti history. There is exceptional interest in this stunningly designed Q50 and its breakthrough performance technologies such as Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering™, Active Lane Control™ and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW). The Q50 also offers unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization – the perfect match for customers seeking Infiniti’s unique fusion of inspired performance and hospitality.”, commented Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore.

Source: Infiniti

July 9, 2013

2014 Infiniti Q50 Goes On Sale

The pricing of the new 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan has been announced and the model will go on sale at Infiniti retailers in the beginning of July. 2014 Q50 is created and designed with the aim of appealing to the young customers who are looking for unique blend of inspired performance and hospitality.

The Q50 offers unique design in addition to the engaging performance, world’s first technologies and unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization. Under its hood the vehicle is equipped with 3.7-liter V6 engine or a 3.5-liter one (for Hybrid models only), depending on the model. The Q50 Hybrid for instance includes one of the fastest accelerating hybrid engines and additionally it is one of the most fuel-efficient powertrains in the segment.

Both models are available with a choice of rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. They are also equipped with features such as sport brakes and sport suspension tuning in order to deliver enhanced performance and engaging driving.

Furthermore, there are three new world’s first production performance technologies which are making their debuts in the Q50. These are the Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering technology, Active Lane Control and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW).

The first one allows advanced control of the Q50’s tire angle and steering inputs by simply transmitting the driver’s intentions to the wheels faster than a mechanical system. Ste second system – Active Lane Control, utilizes a camera-based lane marker detection system and Direct Active Steering system to additionally improve the lane-keeping capability of the vehicle and its straightability.

At last, the Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) system informs the driver of risks that lie beyond the their field of view. It can sense a vehicle in the vicinity, one which is directly ahead, and one – in front of the preceding one.

2014 Infiniti Q50 also comes with Infiniti InTuition, which is a fully customizable digital environment for linking various driver settings and driving characteristics to their Infiniti Intelligent Key, and Infiniti InTouch next-generation smart connectivity, featuring dual touch-screens and wide range of functions, features and custom applications.

2014 Infiniti Q50 US Pricing:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
Q50 3.7	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$36,700 USD
Q50 3.7 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$38,500 USD
Q50 3.7 Premium	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$39,550 USD
Q50 3.7 AWD Premium	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$41,350 USD
Q50S 3.7	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$43,200 USD
Q50S 3.7 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$45,000 USD
Q50 Hybrid Premium	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / RWD	$43,950 USD
Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / AWD	$45,750 USD
Q50S Hybrid	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / RWD	$46,350 USD
Q50S Hybrid AWD	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / AWD	$48,150 USD

Source: Infiniti

June 26, 2013

Geneva Motor Show: 2014 Infiniti Q50 [VIDEO]

2014 Infiniti Q50 has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show thus making its premiere in Europe. The model will be offered with a choice of diesel or turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine. In addition, the model will introduce world-first technologies, and will deliver great level of dynamic customization. It will also be available in Hybrid variant.

The Q50 was the first Infiniti Q car to take the Geneva spotlight. To go further into details, the hybrid delivers 364 PS (268 kW) and the diesel version – 2.2d powered by a new 2.2-litre diesel engine. Infiniti’s first four-cylinder diesel unit on the other hand generates 170 PS (125 kW) and 400 Nm (295 kW) of torque, and low emissions starting from below 115g/km of CO2.

In addition, this Infiniti model will include emotive styling with distinctive human eyes-like headlight and ‘Double Arch’ grille. What is more it also comes equipped with world-first technologies such as Direct Adaptive Steering, and a digital environment.

2014 Infiniti Q50 in both diesel and hybrid forms will go on sale in Europe from this fall in a range of standard and Sport models.

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