Infiniti Supercar Launching in 2017-2018

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Infiniti is still evaluating the engine layout for its halo supercar, though new reports suggest the projects is back and is scheduled to launch in 2017-2018.

According to the Infiniti’s European head, Fintan Knight, the Japanese automaker is still discussing whether the supercar will utilize a front- or mid-engined layout.

Unfortunately the halo model isn’t the main priority for Infiniti, which is working hard to release the rest of its lineup sporting its new nomenclature, which includes the G37 Coupe replacement, the Q60 and a compact model called the Q30.

It is likely that the supercar will be built with feedback from Infiniti’s collaboration with the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. The automaker has hinted in the past as to what its supercar will look like in terms of styling with its Essence and Emerg-e concepts. There’s also a good chance that Infiniti will choose a hybrid V6 powerplant for its supercar, to mirror a Formula 1 powertrain.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...2017-2018.html

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With styling cues from Essence and Emerg-e concepts

A new report suggests Infiniti will launch a supercar in 2017 or 2018 with styling influences taken from the Essence and Emerg-e concepts.

The company's European boss Fintan Knight told Autocar "we are still evaluating the layout" which means Infiniti hasn't decided yet whether their halo model will feature a front or mid-engined layout. In addition, they still haven't figured out what type of powertrain they will use but most likely the car will feature a V6 gasoline engine working together with an electric motor.

As you would expect, the Infiniti supercar will benefit from Red Bull Racing's involvement especially now that Sebastian Vettel has been named the automaker's Director of Performance. The car will go on sale after the smaller Q30 sedan and a rumored QX30 crossover set to tackle the Nissan Juke. Both of them are due most likely in 2015.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11308126...-2018---report

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Infiniti's halo supercar could be on sale by 2018, sources tell Autocar


Infiniti previously showed the Essence and Emerg-e concepts to hint at how its supercar could look

Infiniti's halo supercar has been pencilled in for launch in 2017-2018, while the Nissan-owned luxury manufacturer decides whether it should have a front or mid-engined layout.

"We are still evaluating the layout," Infiniti's European boss, Fintan Knight, told Autocar. "It is still on the table for a decision. The same goes for the powertrain."

Infiniti previously showed the Essence and Emerg-e concepts to hint at how its supercar could look.

Whatever the specification, the model is likely to be engineered with input from F1 world champions Red Bull Racing. RBR's involvement is believed to be a formality as it would leverage Infiniti's sponsorship of the F1 outfit. It is for this reason that power is highly likely to come from a V6 petrol engine mated to a hybrid system to mirror an F1 powertrain.

The supercar is set to come after Infiniti has developed new mainstream models and filled the gaps in its range of saloons and SUVs, which is expanding steadily but still lags behind its German and British rivals.

Infiniti is just launching the Q50 saloon – replacement for the four-door G37 – with UK due to deliveries begin in October. Also coming up is a Nissan Juke-sized crossover, probably badged QX30, on sale in 2015 and tipped to be previewed by a design concept at next month's Frankfurt motor show.

The concept is understood to have been penned at Nissan Europe's Paddington studio, with significant British design input applied to the production car.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...hin-five-years

[Quashish]

looks like Hyundai or KIA tried to make a Viper

[mugencivic4dr]

looks infiniti-ish, i'm courious on why infiniti would make a super car and over shadow the GTR

[crazymikey]

I find that very attractive, except for the last pic. What's wrong with it in that one?

[Night Wolf]

so is it like the GT-R deep inside?