- Most advanced V6 engine Infiniti has ever offered
- Featured in 2016 Q50 sports sedan and all-new Q60 sports coupe
- State-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility delivers highest quality
Hong Kong – Production of the all-new compact and lightweight 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine has started at Nissan Motor Corporation's state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, the Iwaki Plant in Japan. This engine is exclusively offered on Infiniti vehicles.
The new V6 engine is the lightest, most powerful, cleanest and most fuel-efficient V6 engine that Infiniti has ever offered. The engine delivers the ideal combination of drivability, efficiency, and performance. It has been developed to deliver optimal power and torque for an engine of its size, together with optimized fuel efficiency.
The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo is available in two performance levels – 300 or 400 horsepower. It is an all-new engine from the new and exclusive VR-series powertrain family, born out of the brand's longstanding heritage of V6 powertrain production at the Iwaki plant. The all-new engine was created through extensive in-house experience of six-cylinder powertrain development and backed up by a strong history of V6 engines having been listed as a "Ward's 10 Best Engines" for 14 years from 1995 to 2008, an unrivalled achievement.
The first application of the new engine family will be in the 2016 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan. With the new engine and a number of technology upgrades, the new Q50 will deliver more empowering performance and a more rewarding driving experience.
It will also be available for the all-new Q60 sports coupe, which was recently unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Designed and engineered to perform, and benefiting from the advanced technology of the V6 engine, the Q60 will maintain Infiniti's role as a leader in the sports coupe segment.
"Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive, significantly expanding and refreshing our product portfolio," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "With the new V6 engine, Infiniti vehicles will become even more powerful and more fun to drive. The experienced team at the Iwaki Plant will deliver the engines with the highest levels of quality for our customers around the world."
The Iwaki Plant is a state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility within the Nissan Motor Co. production network. Located in Japan, the plant comprises an area of more than 200,000 square meters and employs close to 600 people. Beginning operations in January 1994, the plant has achieved an automation rate of more than 60 percent.
The plant's integrated production system produces superior quality engines at high efficiency, using computers to control all the processes from materials receiving through production and shipment. The advanced engines produced at Iwaki are renowned for their outstanding fuel economy, compact size and light weight, and have won numerous awards in both Japan and the U.S. for their superb performance and superior engineering.
For more information about the VR engine, please visit InfinitiQ60News.com.
Infiniti’s new compact, lightweight 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine is the most advanced V6 engine that the brand has ever offered, striking an ideal balance between drivability, efficiency, and performance. Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.
An electric motor improves valve timing by reducing any delay at the start of acceleration, making throttle response faster. Acceleration is limitless. Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.
A unique turbo speed sensor allows for 10 percent more power by allowing the turbine blade speeds to reach up to 220,000 rpms. Turbo speed peaks higher for endless power. Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.
Precision-cut design helps achieve maximum performance by quickly compressing and circulating the air within the turbo chargers. Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.
Water-cooled air becomes denser and more oxygen rich as it travels to the engine - which means less turbo lag and quicker acceleration. Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.
About Infiniti
Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.
Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.
From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
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