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Infiniti Q Inspiration concept designed with autonomy, VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine in mind

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Infiniti unveiled its Q Inspiration Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Q Inspiration Concept is meant to demonstrate future technologies and will not be available for sale. It is the first manifestation of INFINITI’s new form language for an era of advanced powertrains.

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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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In Beijing, INFINITI Motor Company announced it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the Q Inspiration concept car. When INFINITI unveiled the Q Inspiration at NAIAS this January, the concept was powered by a VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine powertrain. Earlier post.).

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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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. liter V6 that is part of a new engine family which will be introduced within the next two years.

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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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Infiniti’s QX50 Concept to debut in Detroit; potential application for VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine; autonomous drive support

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Infiniti’s QX50 Concept also previews the brand’s roll out of its autonomous drive support technologies. Since its inception in 1989, Infiniti has brought a number of pioneering driver-assistive technologies to the customer. The VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine.

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Infiniti reimagines luxury SUVs with new three-row QX80 | Autocar Professional

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Nissan Motor Co’s luxury vehicle division Infiniti has revealed the all-new, three-row, 2025 Infiniti QX80, aiming to reset the full-size luxury SUV benchmark. In the interior, the dashboard concept uses two 14.3-inch litre twin-turbocharged engine, rated for 450 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. inch displays.

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years.

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