New Infiniti Q50: Live Pics and Video from Detroit Show; What Do You Think About it Now?
The premium sports sedan segment is a hotly contested one, especially in the U.S. market. Infiniti’s novel contender in the class is the all-new Q50 that makes its debut at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show.
On the design front, the G37 replacement's key features are the new “double arch†grille and “crescent-cut†C-pillar, both of which were first seen in the Essence concept that was displayed at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. It also sports a side “character†line that integrates seamlessly with the LED taillights, narrower, roll-formed A- and B-pillars that provide easier access to the interior.
“The Infiniti Q50 reflects the direct influence of the concepts known as the ‘Infiniti Trilogy’, particularly the Essenceâ€, while honoring the iconic design dynamics of earlier Infiniti sports sedansâ€, said chief designer Shiro Nakamura. “The new Q50’s athletic and tightened appearance blends its lower and wider proportions with enhanced interior roominess to stunning effect inside and out.â€
The Q50 is 4,783 mm (188.3 in) long, 1,824 mm (71.8 in) wide and 1,443 mm (56.8 in) tall and features a 2,850 mm (112.2 in) wheelbase. According to Infiniti, its aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) is just 0.26 and it has zero lift on both front and rear axles.
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