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Old 08-02-14, 03:16 AM
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Good numbers for sure, but I doubt I would ever pay $100K for a Q50/G
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Old 08-05-14, 06:35 AM
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Default Driverless Infiniti Q50 hits 100 km/h on the highway [video]


Active Lane Control system on focus

In a recent YouTube video, the driver of a new Infiniti Q50S Hybrid lets his car drive itself on a highway in Austria at a constant speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).

This video, uploaded by VPmagazin, first shows us the vehicle reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) with the driver just taking his hands off the steering wheel. On the next step, he even decides to sit on the passenger’s seat and just watch what’s happening. As the man points out, “the system (Active Lane Control) doesn't turn off if you take your hands off the steering wheel”.

In the UK the Q50S Hybrid is rated at 40,000 GBP ($67,500) and is equipped with a 364 PS (268 kW) V6 3.5-liter engine, regenerative braking, sports suspension and brakes. The Active Lane Control system is part of the optional equipment that also includes a 14-speaker Advanced Bose sound system, a navigation system, an adaptive front lightning, a tire pressure monitoring, power & heated folding door mirrors, an intelligent cruise control and other safety systems as well.

In the USA the model is available for $49,055 (29,000 GBP).
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408057...-highway-video
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Old 08-05-14, 07:22 AM
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That's some serious trust...especially with a computer system that has been known to be less than stellar.
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Old 08-05-14, 09:43 AM
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I would not trust mine that much

It seems to work best in the middle lane

Mine gets confused some times when I am in the right hand lane and the stripe at the right for the shoulder of the road is yellow and/or not well painted
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Old 08-06-14, 06:32 PM
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I for one would never do that on a road here in Montreal. Most of the lines dividing lanes are non-existent, so the computer would think it would be one large lane. At least nothing bad happened during this test of theirs.

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Old 08-06-14, 06:43 PM
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One of our moderators, BTW, also has a separate CAR CHAT thread going on about this specific video.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...e-highway.html
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Old 08-07-14, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
One of our moderators, BTW, also has a separate CAR CHAT thread going on about this specific video.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...e-highway.html
But my post was made on 08-05-14 as his was just posted yesterday.
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Old 08-07-14, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Vh_Supra26
But my post was made on 08-05-14 as his was just posted yesterday.
OK, fair point. We'll leave it to the mods if they want to combine the two or not.
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Old 08-07-14, 10:10 AM
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thats a little bit of too much trust there. but still it worked very nicely.
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Old 08-08-14, 10:18 AM
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Follow that instinct, and unleash the beast within. Q50 by day, Q50 Eau Rouge by night. Watch the tantalizing new video featuring a transformation that will get your heart racing.
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Old 08-16-14, 08:00 PM
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It did it in: 1:24.040
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Old 08-20-14, 11:22 AM
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Default Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge prototype tackles Spa-Francorchamps [video]


Has a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 with 568 PS (417 kW)

Infiniti has released a new promotional video of the Q50 Eau Rouge prototype at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

In the clip, Sebastian Vettel is pitted against Parker Kligerman and Nine-Ball World Champion snooker player Pan Xiaoting to see who can travel the longest distance in the allotted time. Unsurprisingly, Vettel was given the most time and 'won' the race.

According to Vettel, “Even though it was difficult to get a proper feel for the car’s performance due to the wet track, the engineering team have made definite improvements to the car in the areas of steering and suspension since I first drove it earlier in the year." He went on to say "All in all it was an interesting day and we had fun. It was a privilege to be given the task of driving the Q50 Eau Rouge on one of the most demanding corners in the world.”

While a production version is basically a given at this point, Infiniti says the model is "currently under evaluation."
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408207...-francorchamps
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Old 08-20-14, 01:00 PM
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When they sell it you can bump the thread
 
Old 08-20-14, 02:28 PM
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can someone convert ps/kw to hp?

568 PS (417 kW)
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Old 08-20-14, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
can someone convert ps/kw to hp?

568 PS (417 kW)
560hp
http://www.statman.info/conversions/power.html
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