# Infiniti's Interesting Moves (Nomenclature, Essence) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 23, 2013, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351 "2013-01-23T11:05:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/21 "2013-01-24T10:34:07Z")
omg 2 liter turbo… > Infiniti boss Johan de Nysschen connected the all-too-close dots during the Detroit auto show, explaining that the new Q50—that’s the G37 replacement, remember?—will be offered in the U.S. with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine designed by Mercedes-Benz. > Expect between 210 and 240 horsepower from the 2.0-liter mill. If there’s even a glimmer of hope that Infiniti will offer the Q50 with a manual transmission in the U.S.—so far, the 3.7-liter V-6 and hybrid exclusively mate to a seven-speed auto—it’ll be in the model with this engine. [http://blog.caranddriver.com/infiniti-q50-will-get-turbocharged-four-from-mercedes-benz/](http://blog.caranddriver.com/infiniti-q50-will-get-turbocharged-four-from-mercedes-benz/) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/22 "2013-01-24T11:34:48Z")
Nautical dash! ---
**Author:** ![Jimshorts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimshorts/32/5915_2.png) [@Jimshorts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimshorts)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/23 "2013-01-24T12:08:47Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > That rear view shot looks like a Kardashian. Lol Looks sharp but its still an Infiniti. ---
**Author:** ![Driftacular](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/driftacular/32/5724_2.png) [@Driftacular](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Driftacular)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/24 "2013-01-24T13:49:32Z")
Dash is cool, doubt thatll ever be production. and QX names are wicked qgay. I want a FX35… i wouldnt want a QX70… lol the name for me would be the only reason I wouldnt purchase one… without scrapping the badge off. also… owning a G35… man i would hate to have a Q60… sounds so OLD. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/25 "2013-01-24T13:56:22Z")
why the hell would Inifiniti need to buy a 2.0T from Mercedes? That’s totally ass backwards. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/26 "2013-01-24T19:36:38Z")
Because AMG ---
**Author:** ![Driftacular](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/driftacular/32/5724_2.png) [@Driftacular](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Driftacular)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/27 "2013-01-25T09:29:39Z")
> [@bing](#): > > why the hell would Inifiniti need to buy a 2.0T from Mercedes? > > That’s totally ass backwards. +1 ---
**Author:** ![Londonmax](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/londonmax/32/5914_2.png) [@Londonmax](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Londonmax)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/28 "2013-01-26T17:13:30Z")
> [@bing](#): > > why the hell would Inifiniti need to buy a 2.0T from Mercedes? > > That’s totally ass backwards. why because sr20det? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/29 "2013-05-14T07:23:58Z")
> A report from Autocar in the UK suggests that Infiniti’s gaping top-shelf hole may soon be plugged by 2016 with a new hybrid sports car along the lines of the well-received Emerg-E and Essence concepts. > **[Infiniti hybrid sports car coming by 2016 after all? - Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/14/infiniti-hybrid-sports-car-coming-by-2016-after-all/)** > > Infiniti makes plenty of good cars, crossovers and SUVs. The premium Japanese brand also has a well-defined presence in racing on the world's largest stage in the form of a partnership with Red Bull in Formula 1. What Infiniti doesn't have, though,... ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/30 "2013-05-14T07:29:14Z")
that’s a great looking concept ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/31 "2013-05-14T07:33:44Z")
More Essence, less E-Merge please. ---------- Post added at 10:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 AM ---------- Moar Essence interior: ![http://www.thetorquereport.com/infiniti_essence_concept_26.jpg](http://www.thetorquereport.com/infiniti_essence_concept_26.jpg) ![http://www.carenvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/39-infiniti-essence-press.jpg](http://www.carenvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/39-infiniti-essence-press.jpg) ![http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/38-infiniti-essence-press.jpg](http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/38-infiniti-essence-press.jpg) ![http://www.hybridcars.com/files/infiniti-essence-door-610.jpg](http://www.hybridcars.com/files/infiniti-essence-door-610.jpg) ![http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/ghij/2009-Infiniti-Essence-Concept-Parking-Brake-1024x768.jpg](http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/ghij/2009-Infiniti-Essence-Concept-Parking-Brake-1024x768.jpg) ![http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Infiniti/2009-Infiniti_Essence_Concept-Interior-08-800.jpg](http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Infiniti/2009-Infiniti_Essence_Concept-Interior-08-800.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/32 "2013-05-14T08:33:53Z")
it’s very Pagani-nfiniti. maybe they can name it the Qonda. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/33 "2013-05-14T08:40:53Z")
Exactly. The attention to detail is awesome. I just noticed for the first time that the driver & passenger seats are different colors. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/34 "2013-05-14T08:44:32Z")
wow, I missed that also… not sure if I like the idea because it’s unique, or hate it because it’s like you purchased a racing seat for only one side. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/35 "2013-05-14T09:13:06Z")
> [@bing](#): > > why the hell would Inifiniti need to buy a 2.0T from Mercedes? > > That’s totally ass backwards. I wonder if is more cost effective for them to buy a engine that is already production ready and proven rather than designing and testing a engine from scratch. I have often wondered this looking at audi and BMW products. I wonder if it would have been better if they would have said hey GM we need 3 million LS7’s for our premium cars. 07 audi RS4 420hp probably 15K-20K engine to build + all the other costs associated with it and a LS7 makes what 505 and the R&D would have been paid for by someone else + a aftermarket actually exists for that product… I think the same thing with my W12, sure its neat and super smooth but it just seems unnecessary sometimes. I don’t know if a LS engine could make that power band though… just thinking out loud ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/36 "2013-05-14T09:18:23Z")
BMW and Audi both license engines out all the time. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/37 "2013-05-16T15:23:33Z")
yeah but Nissan / Renault has a better track record of 2.0T 4 cyl engines than BMW and Merc and probably right there with Audi (VW). ---
**Author:** ![karkas9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@karkas9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/karkas9)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/38 "2013-05-19T21:06:42Z")
> [@bing](#): > > yeah but Nissan / Renault has a better track record of 2.0T 4 cyl engines than BMW and Merc and probably right there with Audi (VW). i dont know any 4 banger Nissan engine that raced f1. u drive a bmw so how about u learn a little about the brand. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/39 "2013-05-20T08:19:41Z")
That interior is incredible. > [@karkas9](#): > > i dont know any 4 banger Nissan engine that raced f1. u drive a bmw so how about u learn a little about the brand. How is that even relevant to this discussion? Nissan and Renault have FAR more experience in the 4 cylinder turbo market than BMW. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351/40 "2013-05-20T08:25:31Z")
BMW is pretty new to turbo vehicles in general… At least in production form. Comparing F1 to production motors is irrelevant, due to the fact that they have very different goals. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinitis-interesting-moves-nomenclature-essence/228351.md?page=3)