Ugh, doesn't Infiniti know that you're supposed to spent 6 - 8 months releasing teaser shots and silhouettes that are too dark to really see anything?

 

Hmmm. Those lights don't look like the one's on the essence at all. They look more like the G's lights.

 

This shot apparently came from an e-mail newsletter referring to the new M. That doesn't necessarily mean it is a shot of the new M. I just assumed. You know what happens when one assumes. lol

 

sorry no 5.0L V8 into the new M..... you'll see... it's almost Friday

 

Hmmmmm... very interesting....

 

im sure they will change this alot...

 

Considering that Infiniti is now in Europe and this is a 5-Series/E-Class/A6 competitor, I'm going to assume there will be the base 3.7 V6, a diesel (I assume the new 3.0L V6 dCi that was developed by Nissan and Renault), and a V8 of some sort.

They could do a smaller displacement V8 with turbos like the new BMW 4.4L V8 or they could go with a turboed V6.

If they're not going to do a "traditional" V8 then I think the smaller V8 with turbos makes the most sense. It's give them the "V8 presitge", makes a the car a bit "greener" (smaller engine), yet still keeps it very sporty.

Infiniti is trying to align itself as a BMW competitor as opposed to a Mercedes competitor. Right now Infinitis are usually crossed shopped with Audis from what I understand.

Then again I could be completely wrong since this is all based on assumptions and gut feelings. vv (<--- me shrugging my shoulders)

 

If there is no 5.0 V8, the only possibility is using VK45 with adding VVEL and turbo in order to make 400 hp to compete with upcoming 5 Series. ( The new 555i will be north of 400 hp for sure )

 

I don't see that happening. Why would they keep around 2 different V8s? Infiniti is transisition over all the V6s to the 3.7L so why would they keep around that old V8 when they have a brand new one.

All that was said was that there's no 5.0L V8, nothing was said about a smaller or larger displacement V8.

 

Well I don't recognize these lights so I'm assuming they are the lights on the new M. I'm just dissapointed because they look more G based than essence based which is what I originally meant.

I tried to draw the basic shapes of all three lights. First being the G37, second is the alleged M teaser lights and third is the essence lights.

The teaser photos don't even remotely match the essence lights. I know this is premature and we are still not sure if these are the M lights but if so, it doesn't fit what I expect at all. I can't even pic these lights on the essence.

 

I know exactly where you are coming from. However, I'm glad Infiniti gives each model unique headlights while keeping familial resemblance. Not easy to do. While I too can't picture these lights on this upcoming model, I'm sure they'll look good.

 

we will see in 50 hours what will be happening.... all I know is Infiniti is moving into the faster direction. I accidentally spilled the beans once, I can't do it again or I'd really get in trouble

 

Kenny: You sound that Infiniti will have something shocking us.

BTW, are you from HKG?

 

I like the current M but this is more modern and stylish. I hope the real one looks similar.

 

Heheh. I remember. It was a nice pic that shot of the FX's headlight, lol