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13 Jan 2015 | 2449 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Infiniti has set out the striking Q60 Concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, the two-door concept hints at Infiniti’s next sports coupe. The Q60 Concept is an original reinterpretation of a 2+2 coupe.
“The Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s most emotional and accessible concept so far,” said ...
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Infiniti has set out the striking Q60 Concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, the two-door concept hints at Infiniti’s next sports coupe. The Q60 Concept is an original reinterpretation of a 2+2 coupe.
“The Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s most emotional and accessible concept so far,” said Francois Bancon, Infiniti vice-president, Product Strategy. “This concept goes beyond a flight-of-fancy design exercise; it is the next proof point in Infiniti’s concept-to-production approach. Come next year, Infiniti will produce a sports coupe with influences from the Q60 Concept.”
The design of Infiniti Q60 was however revealed before its actual unveiling at the Detroit Motor Show. Company officials had told Autocar UK last September that the firm's range would eventually comprise 10 models, starting with a new entry-level model, dubbed Q20, and finishing with the range-topping Q80, which will look to take on the likes of Porsche’s Panamera.
Measuring 4690mm (184.6 inches) long, 1865mm (73.4 inches) wide and 1370mm (53.9 inches) high, the two-door concept is as sporty in motion as it is at rest, with coupe-style exterior lines that stoke desire and aspiration.
The character lines running the length of the car from the double arch grille to the aerodynamic tail spoiler gives the vehicle its assertive look from front to rear. On the sides, the shoulder dips in with a striking depth.
Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti executive design director, said; “The Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s vision for a sports coupe. Design, performance and premium quality – these are what makes a sports coupe stand above the crowd. And these are what you’ll find on the definitive Q60 Concept.”
The designers also emphasized the wheels to give the Q60 Concept an athletic profile. Donning arresting spokes in matte blacks and high-gloss black chromes, the deep 21-inch wheels fill up the wheel arches and give the concept its domineering stance.
Stitched by hand, the leather-wrapped instrument panel, steering wheel and door inserts all bear testament to tailored refinement. Carbon fibre in the door accents also echoes the performance of the car.
The Q60 Concept is expected to deliver exceptional performance befitting a true-blue sports car from the next-generation 3.0-litre V6 engine with direct injection and twin-turbocharging.
Slated to be introduced within the next two years, this new line of engines significantly reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions while boosting power and torque for a more thrilling drive.