Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) is coming this year (priced)
 

Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) is coming this year

Hot on the heels of the recent revelation that Infiniti is working on a duo of new G-based vehicles slated to debut at this year's Pebble Beach extravaganza, we've come across a trademark filing by Nissan North America for "IPL." What's IPL you ask? Infiniti Performance Line, a new catalog of in-house developed upgrades which – according to the filing – will include everything from air filters to cat-back exhaust systems, and – more intriguingly – "automotive engine parts, namely turbochargers and superchargers."

The approach is likely to be similar to how NISMO develops and markets parts for Nissan or, more accurately, Lexus' launch of its F-Sport performance line.

This new line of performance parts will likely be unveiled this August in Pebble Beach and be fitted to the G37 coupe. How extensive the modifications are remains to be seen, but as previously reported, one of the models set to debut will be "performance oriented," and if forced induction is part of the package, we're anxiously awaiting our rendezvous with the modded coupe this summer.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/24/i...ing-this-year/

nice, can't wait to see what they're bringing to the table

That's Hott... Bout time! And hey, might as well. Look at the success of AMG and //M

There is always gonna be a market for Performance + Luxury

Dare I say, Lexus better get their **** together.

Agreed

I guess it's common knowledge nowadays that the premium/high-end auto segment is not only reserved for the likes of 60 year olds & billionaire retirees

With that said, combining Sport/Performance and Luxury/Prestige together is what makes the premium/high-end auto segment even better IMHO :D

So I agree, more of these is a win for me :)

Hey Acura, your turn.

Oh wait you need to have a V8, RWD, and be this tall to roll with these boys LOL (yeah I did :D:p)

That's true for stateside folks but in (PI) Pinas the luxury/performance is reserved for the big boys (old timers with serious money or government connected *wink*

Great news.........

Infiniti is on the move! Their line up of vehicles have the proven chassis for higher performance endeavors.. I am looking foward to what they are bringing to market..

Good move to follow after Lexus F-Sport. I hope they have a driving event for enthusiasts soon.

FWIW the rumored new M model will NOT be a coupe :(. Infiniti shot that rumor down yesterday but I am too lazy to find the topic and bump it.

As far as IPL...I hope they don't plan to call it that. "M56 IPL" doesn't really have that ring to it.

IMO this is probably the baby step that will lead to true M/F/AMG fighters in the next generation of G and M. Introducing the parts to gauge interest and reception, then introducing full-on production cars next time around.

Just my .02.

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Infiniti Rules Out M Coupe

Last week, there had been talk that a new sketch from Infiniti, which featured brush-stroked vehicle outlines, indicated that the carmaker will be launching a two-door version of its new 2011 M sedan.

However, Infiniti denied this, saying that the sketch is a preview of some models that will be introduced at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year. In fact, an Infiniti spokesperson gave a statement that the idea of an M coupe is “so far off the charts.” The tease that came out during the official drive program for the 2011 QX sport utility, shows 2 “product extensions.” 1 has the design of a “volume-oriented” luxury vehicle while the other is a “performance-oriented” offering. A source said that the sketch previews the G sedan and coupe. Already, fans are excited about seeing a four-cylinder G model and a G37 version that could rival the Lexus’ IS F-Sport range.

Well Acura was technically first to "high performance" with their Type S range of FWD cars.

It's debatable if Type S was ever taken seriously though. :p

lol, not sure if serious? :D Acura never sold stand alone parts like F-sport or what might be this IPL. The Type-S and A-spec were packages I believe like the old L-tuned packages. I figure the current INfiniti red badge "S" models are similar to a Type-S or A-spec package.

Great news, but like some others, I hope they give it a catcher acronym.

Well the name "infiniti" is confused to this day and their vehicles use either the worst letters or letters already used so don't expect much. Hell IPL could be "Initial Program Load" or "Indian Premier League" but you have to be a CPU geek :D or follow Cricket:cool: What is important is they are indeed going to offer these parts which any enthusiast should applaud. :thumbup:

What is of particular interest is the possible "boost" from forced induction. If they pull that off with the assumed factory warranty that is a damn great move by them. :thumbup:

Nismo parts are mostly rebadged parts from other companies, not much is built in house. Infiniti has wanted to use Nismo parts for sometime but did not want Nismo associated with Infiniti as that is Nissan's performance arm. So likely these might be rebadged Nismo parts in most cases sold as IPL for Infiniti which makes marketing sense.

Nismo has a nice site.

http://www.nissanusa.com/nismo/

Here is a Nismo Nissan Skyline, our G37. Makes sense just to rebadge the parts and not make new ones.

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/1...4/IMG_3706.jpg
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/1...4/IMG_3705.jpg
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/1...4/IMG_3704.jpg

Since Yamaha has been busy making engines for other manufacturers, I wonder if they will get a deal done with Infiniti ?

Huh? They make engines for some "city" cars and assisted developing the engine and acoustic sound of the LFA (they don't build it). Not sure why Nissan would turn to them especially since Nissan has experience in Forced Induction.

If you read, it says F/I not new engines. This is not a performance arm but performance parts ala AMG sport, F-sport, M-sport......

that's good to hear:thumbup:

hope they don't call it IPL, sounds like a bad stock that I should stay faaaar away from:p

True.....but there is a possibility that it *might* change.......though that's up to the newer generation of auto buyers to implement this and make it work........

Anyways
Like what other premium automakers have atm (i.e. Lexus ISF, Audi RS5, MB S65 AMG, BMW M6, etc etc), will Infiniti have something like this in the future?

With that said, I do hope that Infiniti would follow that route hehe :D

So Lexus, when is F-Sport going to get Turbo/Superchargers for the IS350 and more importantly, the IS250?

Whatever happened to the Carbon brakes for the IS-F?

So this is an F-Sport-like add on group of parts rather than a dedicated line of cars like F, AMG, and M right?

I think he's referring to the engine in the Ford SHO from the early 90's.

I don't see why the IS350/250 need turbo kits. That would just dilute the purpose of the IS-F, and "could" hurt IS-F sales.

They need a from the factory F Sport package and not just dealer accessories. IPL will be a dealer accessory program more or less like Acura's A-spec and the current F Sport program.

FYI the current F Sport IS is 10% more powerful than the stock IS.

Agreed, the best of both is what a lot of us want.:thumbup:

The way I see it, an F-sport turbo/supercharger wouldn't hurt the IS-F sale because 110hp boost over a stock IS350 is quite a lot. These cars will most likely see only 60hp or so. No way would Toyota want to warranty a 415hp IS350. Sure you could up the boost but then your factory warranty will be voided. Most people who want more power will probably go the custom route instead. The F/I add-ons are more for those who want a bump in the power department while retaining their factory warranty. Look at the previous TRD setups that were available. They gave a very modest boost in power.

Like the available 408hp manufacturer warranty backed Dinan 335i. Is it a threat to the 414hp M3? :D

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty_file

They have Nismo parts for the G35 coupe and sedan. This is like going to the next level

different folks, different strokes. Plus the IS250 is in dire need of more horses.

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Well have to applaud the fact they are offering performance parts for Infiniti faithful ala F-sport. I hope they continue to follow Lexus and finally have a drivers event so we can drive them and notice the changes.

Not a fan of the add on kit, reminds me of the add on kit on the LS and Corolla.

Seems it has 348hp with the upgrades so hopefully its as fast as an IS 350 now. Wish it had more torque.

Whomever said IPL mean "I Prefer Lexus" "is a genius. :D

Aweful name "IPL"..."G37 IPL" sounds retarded...by a stock one and drop in the aftermarket parts yourself and save some money

Nice!

As a Luxury Brand in this day and age... You MUST have a complete performance line in order to compete... PERIOD!

Of course... They could use MOAR power....! ;)

Not really feeling the aero upgrades or rims. The other stuff sounds nice.

I really don't care for the exterior upgrades too much or the interior changes. The power increase is very impressive though. I hope Lexus offers some power increases in the future with F-Sport.

the aero upgrades are WEAK.

the asians never seem to get it right with the proper aero upgrade.

look at mercedes and their AMG aero across the C, E, and S class.

BALLS OUT AERO, mean, tough, stance, all at the right places.

BMW M series aero....all across the board 3, 5, 7 series...all balls out tough, mean, aggressive yet well balanced, total tough stance at all the right places.

these german cars don't need to be massively slammed, a slight drop and rims get the juices flowing.

these infiniti aero upgrades look like a little ***** for lack of a better word!

if infiniti wants to compete against the M, AMG, and F, as stated in the article, im not so sure anything short of a V8 engine + 400hp would suffice. when i read this, i was thinking immediately of a median between the base G37 and the GTR, since both are from the nissan family.

Infiniti continues to be in a tough position .The Nissan GTR is more expensive by far than any Infiniti and it by far outperforms anything they make.

Not sure why they wont' just rebadge a GTR and add some luxury bits. :uh:

nissan should've been working on a camry killer rather than a GTR that makes the company zero profits.

i'd be pissed if i was a nissan shareholder.

but hey nissan has always been the "performance" oriented japanese car company so I guess that's what they wanted to do.