Report: Infiniti Q50 to Return in 2027 with the Nissan Z's Twin-Turbo V-6 and a Manual Gearbox
The 2027 Q50S will feature a rear-wheel-drive layout with over 450 horsepower from a twin-turbo V6 and a manual transmission to attract driving enthusiasts.
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Could a 450-HP Infiniti Q50 With a Manual Cut Into BMW 3 Series Sales?
When the Infiniti G35 came around in the early 2000s, it had the BMW 3 Series squarely in its sights. And, unlike many competitors, it actually did a pretty good impersonation. It ditched the front-wheel drive platform its predecessor was based on, instead sharing Nissan’s “front midship” architecture underpinning the contemporary Nissan 350Z. Rear-wheel drive, a powerful 3.5-liter V6, and a six-speed manual transmission made it an alluring alte…
Infiniti Brings Back Q50 As A Driver’s Sedan With Nissan Z Power And A Manual
Infiniti is reviving the Q50 as a rear-drive sedan with a Z-sourced twin-turbo V6. A manual transmission will be offered alongside RWD and possibly AWD in future. The brand’s decision shifts away from full EV plans in response to cooling demand. Many automakers eventually hit a wall, but few have stumbled quite as publicly as Nissan and Infiniti . Both have admitted their lineups lagged behind the times, and the numbers back that up. Yet the fix…
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