2005 Infiniti M45 Concept

At a Glance: Infiniti M45 Concept

The Infiniti M45 Concept vehicle, which made its world debut at the 2004 New York International Auto Show, not only gives a look at the next generation M45 sedan, but also the future design direction of Infiniti. The M45 Concept vehicle captures the essence of the current Infiniti M45 – including its sense of elegance, distinction and driving pleasure – while advancing its high levels of sensuous style, engaging technology and driving excitement.

The M45 Concept optimizes both luxury and sport styling to create a dynamic visual appeal. The exterior design features a low, aggressive hoodline, which flows into the anchored shoulders and contributes to the sporty, powerful silhouette. Inside, the interior is highly expressive, combining a driver-oriented cockpit with an Infiniti level of luxury and design detail.

At the heart of the M45 Concept is the high-performance power of the advanced 4.5-liter DOHC V8 currently used in the Infiniti Q45, M45 and FX45. For use in the M45 Concept, it produces 340 horsepower and is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with short-throw performance shifter and manual shift mode.

Advanced technology is abundant on the M45 Concept – starting with a new active rear control suspension system, which helps improve vehicle handling performance by adjusting the geometry of the rear according to steering input and vehicle speed. Also featured on the M45 Concept is a new Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, which warns the driver of a pending, unintended lane departure. The M45 Concept provides a blueprint for the upcoming 2006 Infiniti M45, which is scheduled for spring 2005.

Highlights of the M45 Concept include:

Body•Sporty, luxurious design
•Expressive, jewel-like grille and crystal-look headlight cluster
•Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide tread and short overhangs
•Low, aggressive hoodline and anchored shoulders provides a sporty, powerful silhouette
•All-steel unibody with very high level of torsional rigidity

Engine and Driveline
•32-valve 4.5-liter DOHC V8 producing 340 horsepower
•Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, titanium valves, continuously variable valve timing, variable length induction system
•5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode
•Enhanced, 'next generation' FM (Front Mid-ship) platform

Suspension, Steering and Braking
•Double-wishbone independent front suspension
•Multi-link independent rear suspension with active rear control
•Enhanced braking system with 4-wheel disc brakes, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
•Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
•Enhanced power-assisted steering system with sport ratio
•19-inch wheels and high-performance tires

Interior Features


Safety and Security


•Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system with cancel switch, which alerts driver of unintended lane departure
•Zone Body platform design, with front and rear crumple zones
•Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags
•Brake-operated pre-crash front seat belts

Source - Infiniti