When will Infiniti unveil the new 2011 Infiniti M sedan at 400 horsepower?
The Infiniti M line won some key comparison tests when the current generation came to the market in 2006 — Consumer Reports and Car and Driver magazines were among its big fans. Nissan’s luxury division today unveiled a redesigned version that’s set to go on sale next spring as a 2011 model, featuring curvier styling, more power, new technology, and better gas mileage — presumably coupled with the spacious interior and good ride and handling that won critical acclaim to the current car. The two M cars are renamed from the M35 and M45 to the M37 and M56 to reflect their larger engines. The current car’s 3.5-liter, 303-horsepower V6 will be replaced by a 3.7-liter — presumably a slightly more potent version of the 330-horsepower engine in Infiniti’s smaller G37 line. There will be an even bigger jump in V8 power, with the 4.5-liter 325-horsepower engine disappearing in favor of a 5.6-liter that the automaker says will likely top 400 horsepower. Infiniti also promises an active blind-s
As promised Infiniti gave a “virtual” preview of the upcoming 2011 M today at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Using state-of-the-art 3D video mapping technology, an image of the new M was projected onto a molded styrofoam shape, revealing the third-generation of the sedan that is both sporting and luxurious. The new design is a big step for the M as it gets design cues from the Essence Concept that was launched at this year’s Geneva Auto Show. Infiniti is keeping tight-lipped about most of the details, but we do know that both an M37 and M56 model will be offered. The M37 will use the 3.7-liter V6 as found in the current G37 and make roughly 330hp. As for the M56, as the name suggests it will get a 5.6-liter V8 and deliver in excess of 400hp! One technology highlight of the car is a new blind spot alert system that will not only detect if there is a vehicle in the next lane over, but it will also then help bring the M back into its lane. Both models will be available starting in
Infiniti unveiled its new 2011 Infiniti M sedan at the annual Pebble Beach festivities. (Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.) Infiniti says the … Sources: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct2=us%2F0_0_s_0_0_t&usg=AFQjCNHaQnkrVPt9NIQIOmIbQ6NpohX1Mw&cid=1296269625&ei=20uGSpm5FIf28QTwvq9R&rt=SEARCH&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmunds.
