INFINITI 3.0-LITRE TWIN-TURBO V6 NAMED ONE OF WARDS '10 BEST ENGINES' FOR 2017

December 12, 2016 by Infiniti

◾Lightest, most powerful and cleanest V6 ever from INFINITI

◾Packed with new technology for drivability, efficiency and performance

◾V6 twin-turbo available in Q50 sports saloon and Q60 sports coupe

◾INFINITI engine available with 300 or 400 horsepower

Hong Kong – INFINITI today announced that its new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine has been named to Wards '10 Best Engines' list for 2017.

The advanced VR-series engine, which was tested by the WardsAuto editors as offered in the INFINITI Q50 3.0t with 400hp, is available across the range of Q50 sports saloon models, as well as the recently introduced, all-new INFINITI Q60 sports coupe.

In Europe, the 3.0t engine is available in a high-performance option delivering 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft torque.

'INFINITI customers have a passion for driving and offering the new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine helps make sure we meet their high expectations,' said Roland Krueger, president, INFINITI Motor Company, Ltd. 'INFINITI is honoured to be named to this prestigious list of the most technically significant powertrains in the world by the experts at WardsAuto. We are on track for record global sales in 2016 and the exceptional engineering and performance of our engines have certainly played an important role in this success.'

The new INFINITI powerplant was chosen from a field of 40 new or significantly improved powertrains, alongside Wards 10 Best 2016 winners, in vehicles with a base price below $62,000 and available in the U.S. This is the 23rd year that Wards has assembled the '10 Best Engines' list.

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'The Q50's twin-turbo V6 puts INFINITI neck-and-neck with its German competitors,' said Dave Zoia, WardsAuto editorial director. 'Silky smooth, quiet when you want it to be and capable of delivering some pretty respectable fuel economy numbers. We're thinking the new VR engine just might be a dynasty in the making.'

The new VR-series 3.0-lite V6 twin-turbo engine adopts a series of innovative technologies to deliver an engaging driving experience, including a new direct-injection gasoline (DIG) fuelling system. The engine also features lightweight aluminium construction and low mechanical friction – providing highly responsive and reliable performance.

The VR-series power delivery is enhanced through a new twin-turbo system, which enables smooth and immediate response under acceleration with power available across the rev range.

The VR-series V6 is also the cleanest and most fuel-efficient engine of its type that INFINITI has ever offered, providing a 6.7 percent improvement in fuel economy versus the 3.7-litre V6 previously available in the Q50 and Q60.

WardsAuto also recently selected the INFINITI Q50 sports saloon as one of 'Wards 10 Best User Experiences (UX)' honourees. In its inaugural year, the UX awards are meant to highlight exceptionally advanced, intuitive and forward-thinking vehicle systems and interfaces designed to minimise distractions, prevent accidents and improve safety.

The Q50 was chosen for its unique blend of driver assist and safety systems, advanced in-dash user interfaces and systems and INFINITI InTouchÔ telematics. Specific safety and driver assist features highlighted include Cross Traffic Alert, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Around ViewÒ Monitor with Moving Object Detection.

About INFINITI:

INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.

INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.

From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.