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OCTOBER 2, 2014
Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter L/100 km (42.8 L/100 km (42.8
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2012
liter gasoline direct injection engine to provide the performance potential of a 2.5-liter For the concept, the HEV drivetrain is based on new technology developed by Nissan for front-wheel drive models—itself adapted from the hybrid system developed for the RWD Infiniti M35h—but modified to provide four-wheel drive.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. There is an efficiency gain due to downsizing at low load and middle speed driving while still retaining abundant torque in the high load driving. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2018
Infiniti unveiled its electric Prototype 10 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The concept represents a physical manifestation of Infiniti’s plans for electrified performance. From 2021, every new Infiniti model will be electrified, featuring hybrid or battery electric technology to enhance performance.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
At the Paris Motor Show, Infiniti unveiled the new VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo)—the first production-ready variable compression ratio engine. liter turbo gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced diesel powertrain without the equivalent emissions. Infiniti benchmarked the 2.0-liter Technology.
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