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    ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES

    Our engines are a fusion of advanced technology and engineering. They provide optimal power, torque and fuel consumption. But they’re not just a form of mobility. They’re also designed to exhilarate.

    • VC-TURBO
    • Twin Turbo V6
    • V8

    INFINITI VC-TURBO

    HEIGHTEN THE SENSES

    The INFINITI VC-Turbo is one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created. The variable compression ratio engine will establish new benchmarks for power, efficiency and emissions against which future powertrains will be measured.

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    BENEFITS OF INFINITI VC-TURBO

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    GREATER FUEL EFFICIENCY

    27% fuel efficiency improvement over non-VC engines.
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    HIGHER OUTPUT

    268hp – a higher power output than many four-cylinder non-VC engines.
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    LESS VIBRATION NOISE

    10DB vibration noise. That’s an impressive 20DB lower than non-VC engines.

    AN INSPIRED FUSION OF BOTH WORLDS

    Moving seamlessly between compression ratios, the INFINITI VC-Turbo engine responds to driving conditions and continuously adapts. It offers performance when you need it and efficiency when you don’t.

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    8:1 COMPRESSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE

    The astonishing power of a high-performance 2.0 litre gas engine.
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    14:1 COMPRESSION FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY

    The torque and efficiency of a diesel.

    OUR VEHICLES WITH VC TURBO

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    QX50

    EXPLORE QX50
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    QX55

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    INFINITI TWIN TURBO V6

    BREATHTAKING HORSEPOWER

    This is the lightest, most powerful V6 engine INFINITI has ever created. It’s also the cleanest and most fuel-efficient. Our Twin Turbo V6 Engine is engineered to take you beyond with breathtaking horsepower.

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    BENEFITS OF INFINITI TWIN TURBO V6

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    300 OR 400 HORSEPOWER

    Our 3.0-litre Twin Turbo V6 is available in 300 and 400 horsepower. With advanced turbo technologies, it delivers unparalleled power, torque and fuel economy for an engine its size.
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    IMMEDIATE ACCELERATION

    An electric motor improves valve timing by reducing any delay at the start of acceleration. This makes throttle response faster, so the feeling of flight can take hold in seconds.
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    ADVANCED TURBO TECHNOLOGY

    Our Twin Turbo V6 includes a special turbo speed sensor that generates 10 percent more power. It allows the turbine to reach up to 222,000 RPM, so turbo speed peaks higher.
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    MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE

    The Twin Turbo V6's precision-cut design helps achieve maximum performance by quickly compressing and circulating the air within the turbochargers.

    OUR VEHICLES WITH TWIN TURBO V6

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    Q50

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    Q60

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    V8 ENGINE

    SMOOTH, HEADY PERFORMANCE

    The INFINITI V8 engine is a 5.6-liter powerhouse and produces 400hp and 413 lb-ft torque. It gives you a smooth, heady performance that really comes into its own on freeways or when carrying cargo.

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    BENEFITS OF INFINITI V8 ENGINE

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    SMOOTH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION

    The automatic transmission offers a seamless change up through the gears. You get pulling power at low speeds and strong passing power on the highway.
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    HIGHER OUTPUT

    With an output of 400hp and 413 pounds of torque you’ve got muscular performance whenever you need it.
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    OUTSTANDING TOWING CAPACITY

    The INFINITI V8 engine gives you a towing capacity of 8,500lbs. That’s one of the highest figures for a large SUV.

    OUR VEHICLES WITH THE V8 ENGINE

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    QX80

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    INFINITI IQ TECHNOLOGIES

    On-board technologies ensure our vehicles offer exhilaration, tranquillity and the on-board safety systems will make you glad you’re in an INFINITI.
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    OUR HISTORY

    We set out to create a new kind of luxury automotive brand, one which was a perfect blend of power, performance and artistry. We’ve never strayed far from our roots.
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    DESIGN

    Powerful elegance is at the heart of our design philosophy. The inspiration may come from art or poetry but the execution is always powerful and purposeful.
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