Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept

[Mook]

Would
Fucking
DRIVE

With one of Infiniti's chief goals being to adopt a less US-centric product lineup and burnish its standing on the global stage, Nissan's premium outpost will have to get serious about enhancing its offerings' performance and image credentials if it wants to take on the Germans model for model. It dabbled with the idea when it launched its Infiniti Performance Line (IPL), but its sole emissary to this point, the G37 IPL, offered little in the way of actual enhanced performance, focusing instead on visuals and a hefty price tag. This just-revealed Q50 Eau Rouge Concept suggests Infiniti is starting to get the message.

Based on the cooking Q50, the Eau Rouge concept features both enhanced visuals courtesy of much more aggressive (and 20-millimeter-wider) carbon fiber bodywork inspired by the company's RB9 Formula One car and an improved stance thanks to a lowered, firmed suspension.

As for what's lurking underhood this Detroit Auto Show star, that may be as much a theoretical at this point as anything else, but Infiniti president Johan de Nysschen offers a hint: "If we built this car I would expect it to feature over 500 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque," power arrived at via "a big personality, V-cylinder engine with forced induction."

Johan, that sounds like a fine place to start.

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[Mook]

[MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION], go look at give me your thoughts.

 

[TonzKnock-G]

Love it except for that lower rear. Looks out of place with the rest of the rear.

 

[Mook]

The way the ground effects stick out on either side for the rear, ya that sucks...but i LOVE what they are trying to accomplish.

 

[BrianG]

The red CF is making my wiener move. Love the styling, wish I could get it in coupe form.

 

[radioguy6]

I'm digging the new Q50 as the successor to the G37 sedan. I really hope they go through with this. 4 door Infiniti GT-R? YESSSSS!

 

[Mook]

Its the Infiniti GTR they have been talking about all these years.

 

[jason05gt]

The rear bumper has too much going on and the red accents on the inside look ricey. Otherwise, this looks great.

 

[Mook]

Shut up Jason.

 

[jason05gt]

Do you like the rear bumper?

 

[Mook]

They need to fix the circled parts and make the carbon bits conform better to the curves of the above portion.

Actually, just fix those and I'd be ok...it actually flows ok w/ those gone.

 

[Mook]

Those corners pieces should simply blend into the bumper...I have no idea why they are sticking out like that...its like someone forgot to trim them down

 

[jason05gt]

I agree with you as those are what stood out to me as well. I never understood why the Infiniti version of the GTR never got the go ahead. Better late than never.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

in4themodel

 

[Euro]

That looks awesome.

 

[radioguy6]

Infiniti needs to follow through with this. The new Q lineup is supposed to boost the brand and needs to go out with a bang. So far they seem to be moving in the right direction. Ever since the 2003 G35, which basically saved them from bankruptcy, the momentum has been fading. This wont be a huge money maker, but would be very rewarding imo.

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

500 HP forced induction...yes!! Now just add AWD and I am onboard. I am glad more manufacturers are jumping on board.

I also agree about the rear bumper, that needs to be rounded off.

 

[jason05gt]

The new Q50 is a really nice car. The interior is a big upgrade over my G37X. The negative reviews that I've seen are all geared towards the steer by wire system. What Infiniti really needs is a 400-425 hp Twin Turbo V6 like Cadillac launched in the CTS V Sport.

 

[ChiLAX]

I'm a big fan of the seats with the crotch notch. A big concern of mine when I'm buying a new car is how all those lateral g's are affecting my package, bring on the ball bolsters.

 

[radioguy6]

it will be AWD. The G35/37, and now Q50 has always had a RWD-biased AWD option.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Rear end is ugly as FUCK.


I do dig the cock notch in the seats

 

[Dasfinc]

Reading through this, and seeing the car, I can't help but think "Why don't they just start mass producing the GTR motor with slightly lower output and start putting it in EVERYTHING on Nissan/Infiniti's lineup???"

I know they are handbuilt now, but seriously, SO many cars in their lineups would benefit from it....

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

That's sexy as fuck minus that rear valence area.

 

[RobFRC]

I like the lower valance, a little added aggressiveness and possibly some aero shit. The red carbon made me cream my pants.

 

[Outlaw]

redesign the rear bumper and I'm in...