The Infiniti Essence concept was one of the most dramatic show cars to come from the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, and it looks as though the radical two-door’s styling will be making the transition to production car.
According to Autocar, Infiniti will style its next-generation G37 Coupe after the Essence show car. Inside sources say a “sizeable” amount of the Essence’s design will make it into the next G Coupe, including the concept’s bold wheel arches and crisp lines.
The Essence was powered by a twin-turbo 3.7L V6 mated to a hybrid drivetrain — developing a very un-hybrid like 590 horsepower — but that configuration will likely be toned down for the next G37. Instead, expect a hybrid system derived from the unit earmarked for the M35 hybrid. The means the G Coupe will likely come packing a 3.5L V6 and an electric motor generating a total of 360 horsepower.
A diesel-hybrid is also said to be under consideration, but the idea is quickly losing favor. The United States in Infiniti’s largest market and has proven to be largely opposed to diesel-powered vehicles. Still, the idea could gain traction for the European market.
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Source: Leftlane