AMG power for hot Infinitis
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 0
From: Stuttgart
AMG power for hot Infinitis
AMG power for hot Infinitis
Infiniti's hot models could carry ‘Powered by AMG’ badges as part of Nissan’s recent tie-up with the Daimler group, sources in Japan have suggested.
Nissan’s luxury arm is considering all options for the Infiniti Performance Line, from mere styling add-ons to full-blown hot models built on the main production line. But the latter option is said to be more in tune with the brand’s stated ambition to be recognised for its dynamics and performance.
One powerplant on the shortlist is Mercedes’ forthcoming turbocharged 3.5-litre V6. It would replace Nissan’s venerable 3.7-litre unit in Infiniti’s G range and could be tweaked to produce up to 400bhp.
Sources say the IPL version of the M, Infiniti’s 5-series rival, could end up using AMG’s 6.2-litre V8 — and be priced north of £60,000. That would allow the M IPL to undercut the E63 AMG but rival Jaguar’s XFR on price.
Source: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=254415
Infiniti's hot models could carry ‘Powered by AMG’ badges as part of Nissan’s recent tie-up with the Daimler group, sources in Japan have suggested.
Nissan’s luxury arm is considering all options for the Infiniti Performance Line, from mere styling add-ons to full-blown hot models built on the main production line. But the latter option is said to be more in tune with the brand’s stated ambition to be recognised for its dynamics and performance.
One powerplant on the shortlist is Mercedes’ forthcoming turbocharged 3.5-litre V6. It would replace Nissan’s venerable 3.7-litre unit in Infiniti’s G range and could be tweaked to produce up to 400bhp.
Sources say the IPL version of the M, Infiniti’s 5-series rival, could end up using AMG’s 6.2-litre V8 — and be priced north of £60,000. That would allow the M IPL to undercut the E63 AMG but rival Jaguar’s XFR on price.
Source: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=254415
Guest
Posts: n/a
Lame. If I want AMG I will get a real Benz. They cannot taut Infniti as the "Japanese brand" with all this mulatto mixing. The M35 diesel already uses a truck engine from Renault. To me at this rate, just stop selling the brand if the HEART of the cars will not be from Japan.
Why not slap the GT-R mechanical s in a car of theirs? Slap the 5.6 in the G37. I rather they slap the JDM NIsmo parts on their own cars like they did the G37 IPL then go German or French.
Its odd they try to taut performance still when they don't out-perform the leaders and their own IPL head said they see no reason in selling true AMG/F/M/RS competitors.
There's no way in hell I would buy a GS if the heart of soul of the car was from another brand.
Why not slap the GT-R mechanical s in a car of theirs? Slap the 5.6 in the G37. I rather they slap the JDM NIsmo parts on their own cars like they did the G37 IPL then go German or French.
Its odd they try to taut performance still when they don't out-perform the leaders and their own IPL head said they see no reason in selling true AMG/F/M/RS competitors.
There's no way in hell I would buy a GS if the heart of soul of the car was from another brand.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,545
Likes: 0
From: MO
Well, like anything else of this nature it sounds like a rumor and until there's something more substantial I'll treat it as hearsay. I think Nissan has more than enough performance resources to go their own way. Not to mention the completely dubious decision to launch the IPL line in the midst of such a consideration. This just doesn't sound credible to me at this point.
Nissan can/has built a car that can wipe the floor with any production AMG car ever made. Why would they need Mercedes' help?
I think it would be great for Nissan/Infiniti to put together a group that focused on the GTR, NISMO products, and M/F/AMG fighting Infiniti models. The technology and resources are all there, in-house.
I think it would be great for Nissan/Infiniti to put together a group that focused on the GTR, NISMO products, and M/F/AMG fighting Infiniti models. The technology and resources are all there, in-house.
Trending Topics
Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Lame. If I want AMG I will get a real Benz. They cannot taut Infniti as the "Japanese brand" with all this mulatto mixing. The M35 diesel already uses a truck engine from Renault. To me at this rate, just stop selling the brand if the HEART of the cars will not be from Japan.
Why not slap the GT-R mechanical s in a car of theirs? Slap the 5.6 in the G37. I rather they slap the JDM NIsmo parts on their own cars like they did the G37 IPL then go German or French.
Its odd they try to taut performance still when they don't out-perform the leaders and their own IPL head said they see no reason in selling true AMG/F/M/RS competitors.
There's no way in hell I would buy a GS if the heart of soul of the car was from another brand.
Why not slap the GT-R mechanical s in a car of theirs? Slap the 5.6 in the G37. I rather they slap the JDM NIsmo parts on their own cars like they did the G37 IPL then go German or French.
Its odd they try to taut performance still when they don't out-perform the leaders and their own IPL head said they see no reason in selling true AMG/F/M/RS competitors.
There's no way in hell I would buy a GS if the heart of soul of the car was from another brand.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!
Joe Kucinski
10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models
Joe Kucinski
Lexus Champion
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,370
Likes: 0
From: NY
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,269
Likes: 296
From: ------
That is strange. Infiniti has a v8 making 420hp now which is tops in class that could be stuffed in a hot G37 and many would be very happy about that even if they may have to make the v8 a little smaller to fit. I don't see why they need AMG powerplants in Infiniti's when their v8 already makes impressive numbers unless they are looking to switch to FI v8s.
Infiniti VQ v6 makes the most hp in class even though they are not the quickest, get pretty poor fuel economy, and are rough and thrashy when driven hard. Mercedes v6 are lowest in hp/performance in class by a good amount, doubt many Infiniti buyers want tuned Mercedes v6 over VQs in hotter Infiniti's unless the next generation of Mercedes v6 are going to be knockouts. I would say Infiniti buyers really want the GTR motor in their hot Infiniti's over AMG powerplants, we all know that engine can really perform in the GTR.
Infiniti VQ v6 makes the most hp in class even though they are not the quickest, get pretty poor fuel economy, and are rough and thrashy when driven hard. Mercedes v6 are lowest in hp/performance in class by a good amount, doubt many Infiniti buyers want tuned Mercedes v6 over VQs in hotter Infiniti's unless the next generation of Mercedes v6 are going to be knockouts. I would say Infiniti buyers really want the GTR motor in their hot Infiniti's over AMG powerplants, we all know that engine can really perform in the GTR.
Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 479
Likes: 0
From: CA
I doubt this will happen. The only reason this would happen is for Nissan/Infiniti to save on development costs. They don't need Mercedes engines since nissan/infiniti have great engines to work with.
If Infiniti did use Mercedes engines, most people would not know the difference and I'm sure most people wouldn't care.
If Infiniti did use Mercedes engines, most people would not know the difference and I'm sure most people wouldn't care.
