Infiniti is Bringing Q50 Eau Rouge Concept to Detroit

InfinitiInfinitiJapan, 1989 > present31 models
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is bringing a new Formula One-inspired concept car based on the the Q50Infiniti Q50Japan, 2013 > present12 versions
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to the North American International Auto Show, which begins on January 13. The concept is called the "Q50 Eau Rouge" and is named after the famous corner at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

"Performance is a key pillar of Infiniti's DNA, and this car expresses a deepened design interpretation of that.  The Q50, with an abundance of technologies, provides a great basis for an extreme performance version, embodied in the design of Q50 Eau Rouge," said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti's design director.

Infiniti describes the concept has blending “road car technology and a thoroughbred motorsport vision.” It promises that the Eau Rouge has aerodynamic upgrades inspired by Infiniti’s partnership with Red Bull RacingRed BullAustria, 2004 > present12 models
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, but it is not talking about any power upgrades yet.