Infiniti FX50 Performance Concept inspired by Sebastian Vettel detailed
14 Sep 2011|4,069 views
Vettel, who is Infiniti’s Global Brand Ambassador, cooperated with the company's engineers to create the concept model that sports several changes over the standard production FX50 both mechanically and cosmetically.Externally, the car features a 20mm lower chassis and an aero package that includes new front and rear bumpers, which helps to improve aerodynamics. Carbon fibre was used for the front splitter and rear diffuser, which was inspired by Red Bull's F1 car, side sills, front grille and mirror covers. As a result of these changes, there's a 30 per cent improvement in the coefficient of lift and a 5 per cent lower coefficient of drag. The FX50 Performance Concept also has 21-inch black lightweight alloys with silver rims, and Infiniti says that all the weight-saving measures has managed to cut 46kg from the standard FX50S Premium’s 2049kg.
Inside, the FX50 Performance Concept features a dashboard, centre console and door panels that are all trimmed in real black carbon fibre while Alcantara is used on the steering wheel and gearshift paddles. The special sport seats with added support are covered in black quilted suede cloth finished with purple stitching and special “SV” logos, while suede also features on the pillars, roof lining and sun visors. Rounding up the interior upgrades is a metal plate on the centre console featuring the World Champion’s signature.
Under the bonnet, the FX50 Performance Concept is fitted with a lightly upgraded version of the standard model's 5.0-litre V8 engine featuring a retuned ECU and a new exhaust system that help lift output from 390bhp to 420bhp. Infiniti's engineers also removed the speed limiter and added a longer final drive ratio allowing the FX50 to reach a top speed of 300km/h, and a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the standard car. Other changes to the FX50 include stiffer springs and re-rated dampers.
“This is the first road car I have helped develop," commented Sebastian Vettel. "Usually I have hundreds of engineers building one car just for me. So it is fantastic for me to contribute to the design of a car. The result is an Infiniti I am very proud to have my name on. It is all I hoped for: 300km/h, plenty of downforce – and I can still fit my mountain bike in the back. Plus it is totally exclusive – and as an Infiniti driver, that’s important,” Vettel added
Vettel, who is Infiniti’s Global Brand Ambassador, cooperated with the company's engineers to create the concept model that sports several changes over the standard production FX50 both mechanically and cosmetically.
Externally, the car features a 20mm lower chassis and an aero package that includes new front and rear bumpers, which helps to improve aerodynamics. Carbon fibre was used for the front splitter and rear diffuser, which was inspired by Red Bull's F1 car, side sills, front grille and mirror covers. As a result of these changes, there's a 30 per cent improvement in the coefficient of lift and a 5 per cent lower coefficient of drag. The FX50 Performance Concept also has 21-inch black lightweight alloys with silver rims, and Infiniti says that all the weight-saving measures has managed to cut 46kg from the standard FX50S Premium’s 2049kg.
Inside, the FX50 Performance Concept features a dashboard, centre console and door panels that are all trimmed in real black carbon fibre while Alcantara is used on the steering wheel and gearshift paddles. The special sport seats with added support are covered in black quilted suede cloth finished with purple stitching and special “SV” logos, while suede also features on the pillars, roof lining and sun visors. Rounding up the interior upgrades is a metal plate on the centre console featuring the World Champion’s signature.
Under the bonnet, the FX50 Performance Concept is fitted with a lightly upgraded version of the standard model's 5.0-litre V8 engine featuring a retuned ECU and a new exhaust system that help lift output from 390bhp to 420bhp. Infiniti's engineers also removed the speed limiter and added a longer final drive ratio allowing the FX50 to reach a top speed of 300km/h, and a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the standard car. Other changes to the FX50 include stiffer springs and re-rated dampers.
“This is the first road car I have helped develop," commented Sebastian Vettel. "Usually I have hundreds of engineers building one car just for me. So it is fantastic for me to contribute to the design of a car. The result is an Infiniti I am very proud to have my name on. It is all I hoped for: 300km/h, plenty of downforce – and I can still fit my mountain bike in the back. Plus it is totally exclusive – and as an Infiniti driver, that’s important,” Vettel added
Externally, the car features a 20mm lower chassis and an aero package that includes new front and rear bumpers, which helps to improve aerodynamics. Carbon fibre was used for the front splitter and rear diffuser, which was inspired by Red Bull's F1 car, side sills, front grille and mirror covers. As a result of these changes, there's a 30 per cent improvement in the coefficient of lift and a 5 per cent lower coefficient of drag. The FX50 Performance Concept also has 21-inch black lightweight alloys with silver rims, and Infiniti says that all the weight-saving measures has managed to cut 46kg from the standard FX50S Premium’s 2049kg.
Inside, the FX50 Performance Concept features a dashboard, centre console and door panels that are all trimmed in real black carbon fibre while Alcantara is used on the steering wheel and gearshift paddles. The special sport seats with added support are covered in black quilted suede cloth finished with purple stitching and special “SV” logos, while suede also features on the pillars, roof lining and sun visors. Rounding up the interior upgrades is a metal plate on the centre console featuring the World Champion’s signature.
Under the bonnet, the FX50 Performance Concept is fitted with a lightly upgraded version of the standard model's 5.0-litre V8 engine featuring a retuned ECU and a new exhaust system that help lift output from 390bhp to 420bhp. Infiniti's engineers also removed the speed limiter and added a longer final drive ratio allowing the FX50 to reach a top speed of 300km/h, and a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the standard car. Other changes to the FX50 include stiffer springs and re-rated dampers.
“This is the first road car I have helped develop," commented Sebastian Vettel. "Usually I have hundreds of engineers building one car just for me. So it is fantastic for me to contribute to the design of a car. The result is an Infiniti I am very proud to have my name on. It is all I hoped for: 300km/h, plenty of downforce – and I can still fit my mountain bike in the back. Plus it is totally exclusive – and as an Infiniti driver, that’s important,” Vettel added
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