Infiniti Teases Q50 Eau Rouge with as Much as 500hp

InfinitiInfinitiJapan, 1989 > present31 models
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is in the middle of rebuilding itself from a mostly United States-focused Japanese luxury brand to a globally focused brand. The first step in that growth was the Q50Infiniti Q50Japan, 2013 > present12 versions
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sedan, and at the North American International Auto Show it is showing the high performance Q50 Eau Rouge.

The Eau Rouge was developed with Infiniti’s partners at Red Bull RacingRed BullAustria, 2004 > present12 models
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and includes carbon fiber bodywork created by them. Only the front doors and arch of the roof pillars are kept from the regular Q50. The biggest changes are the 20mm widened front and rear fenders, a larger rear deck spoiler and reshaped hood with double air vents.

The Q50 Eau Rouge is painted in exclusive red paint with dark chrome trim on the grill, window surround, door handles and rear. It rides on 21in forged wheels.

"If we built this car I would expect it to feature over 500hp and 600lb-ft of torque. Through our various alliance partners we have access to a range of engines featuring this performance capability which, with a fair amount of engineering effort, can be developed to exhibit Infiniti character and accommodated within the Q50 engine bay. The engine we are evaluating for the Q50 Eau Rouge is a big personality, V-cylinder engine with forced induction,” said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti.

The interior gets sports seats, a sport steering wheel and red-tinted carbon fiber trim. Dark chrome trim replaces the regular chrome in the standard car.