Infiniti Cancel Flagship Model
Nissan GT-R engined performance car canned
Infiniti Essence concept
The new flagship car was to use the GT-R’s all-wheel-drive system and powerful 478bhp engine, and although designer’s confirmed the dramatic Essence concept from the Geneva motor show was unlikely to make production, a new performance coupe or saloon model was on the drawing boards.
During the show company bosses expressed their desire to produce a ‘halo’ car for the Infiniti range, with a ‘performance hybrid’ powertrain one possible option. The Essence concept used a twin-turbocharged 3.7-litre petrol V6 in addition to a powerful electric motor to produce a combined output of 600bhp.
However, speaking to reporters in the US, Nissan's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Brian Carolin, confirmed that a production of a new range-topping vehicle had been suspended. “It's fair to say that there's nothing in the product plan for a flagship right now. It's just not a priority in today's climate,” he said.
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