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Old 03-04-14, 08:13 AM
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damn, nice!

any guess on price????

in addition to the Eau Rouge, Infiniti is also adding a new entry-level Q50 that is launching first in Europe and China. It is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, petrol four-cylinder with 211 hp and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque and a seven-speed automatic. There is a chance the powerplant could also arrive in US models later as a less expensive, more economical option to the car's standard V6.
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Old 03-04-14, 08:47 AM
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doubt GTR engine will make it into a production model but can see them using a V6 TT
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Default Q50 Eau Rouge: GT-R sedan?

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Is The GT-R Sedan We've Always Wanted

It's still a concept but any thoughts? I would imagine this would be enticing for anyone wanting to upgrade to a GT-R but wanted 4 doors.
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Old 03-04-14, 09:00 AM
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Looks to me like they stole the body line of the ISF for it.
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Looks like a potentially great car and adds to the market for m5, hopefully gs f, xf r etc

Pretty exciting for jap car fans.
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Old 03-04-14, 09:50 AM
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Now, that's a car I would consider :-)
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Originally Posted by Biggu
Looks to me like they stole the body line of the ISF for it.
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Old 03-04-14, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
doubt GTR engine will make it into a production model but can see them using a V6 TT
Why sped millions on development when you can implement current tech
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Old 03-04-14, 11:45 AM
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Looks good. Now drop IPL and make a real performance line, thank you much
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Old 03-04-14, 01:58 PM
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Wow, V6 TT. That is awesome, and it will not make Any Senses, if this one is cheaper than GT-R. Seriously, here we go.....250K First Japanese Mass Production vehicle
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Old 03-04-14, 02:05 PM
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I love two of the first comments on that article:

"Is a Q50 what used to be an Infiniti "M"?

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"I think the Q60 is what used to be the G37."
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I feel like something's amiss with that press pic. Look how out of place the lower valence of the bumper looks in this screenshot of a video I saw today. It flows beautifully in Infiniti's pics though. Regardless, I'm really hoping this car stirs the waters up a bit. Infiniti needs to have some life pumped back into their lineup.
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Old 03-05-14, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by doge
Why sped millions on development when you can implement current tech
why dilute the GTR brand by putting that engine in a G?
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Old 03-05-14, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
why dilute the GTR brand by putting that engine in a G?
Who cares about dilution, you think its going to cannibalize GT-R sales?I'm not saying Nissan should put in the 560hp unit, something detuned would work well. Think ZR1 and CTS-V.

Infiniti isn't selling well you don't dump millions on a new LOW VOLUME engine. You work with what you have... theyre here to make money and I don't think putting in a gt-r engine will make the brand loose any of its integrity. If anything if will help bring in attention to a car line that seriously needs it.
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