INFINITI is rolling out a new concept car for the New York Auto Show, the INFINITI Q80 Concept Car. The car is promising to literally take your breath away because of its magnificent design that is both modern and unexpected from the INFINITI line.
The Q80 concept started close to 15 months ago, with sketches being drawn to give an INFINITI vehicle a fresh new look. The car comes with a specially designed silver-plated beverage flask that sits on the back of the seat, and is described by the manufacturer as a “design flourish”.
The Q80 is designed to be three dimensional, with shutters that open up when the car is moving slowly in order to cool the engine down. The shutters close back up when the car is going fast to reduce drag and improve gas mileage. The hood vents are slim decorative, and functional as they also reduce the heat within the engine.
The Accusing Stare
The Q80 is designed in such a way that the headlights appear to stare at other drivers. Each of the LEDs within the headlights turn higher and lower independently. The lighting itself will adjust to the road in an effort to consistently light the way for the driver, reducing tiredness from driving.
The INFINITI Q80 comes with all kinds of technology and feature designs, yet the executive design director Alfonso Albaisa states that the goal was to maintain the ease of interacting with the car and all of the features. The display is easy to operate, and even a passenger can connect to the car’s infotainment system using a smartphone.
Fun In the Backseat Too
For those riding in the backseat, INFINITI doesn’t leave them out of the technology action. On the back of both of the front seats is a small touch screen for the use of the passenger seated. The interior of the vehicle is made to give each passenger the feeling as if they are riding in a space all their own. The interior contains both real and synthetic leather, with plenty of polished aluminum, carbon-fiber trim and wood.
Add In Some Hybrid Technology
The Q80 is also a hybrid vehicle, combining a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 gas engine and an electric motor. Both engines combined are capable of 550 horsepower. The transmission is automatic, and includes 9 speeds. According to INFINITI, the Q80 can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds, and can reach a top speed on the electric motor alone of 155 miles an hour.
The Q80 is able to go from the rear wheel drive option to all wheel drive as soon as you need it, and according to INFINITI, the total gas mileage is 43 miles per gallon. While the Q80 is going to auto shows, it isn’t quite ready for production. It’s a great looking car, and it shows the direction that INFINITI is heading in. The design is meant for the driver, as it focuses on technology that enhances the driving experience and makes it easier to drive safely.
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