2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept bows in Detroit

Infiniti unveiled the 2014 Q50 Eau Rouge Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As you know, the concept was named after the famous turn at Spa-Francorchamps racing circuit, and it represents an interesting concept infused with Formula 1 looks and technology.

“From our shared passion for performance with Infiniti Red Bull Racing grew a collective desire to produce an ambitious and powerful Infiniti Q50 design study. The overall design creates a feeling of refined muscularity,” said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti’s Executive Design Director.

On the exterior, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept features an aggressive and sporty body kit with a lot of carbon fiber components. It includes special spoilers, a unique hood, new side skirts and a rear wing with an air diffuser. In addition, the Japanese designers added in the cockpit two-tone red and black upholstery. Furthermore we see a redesigned steering wheel, new racing seats and a lot of carbon fiber elements.

“If we built this car I would expect it to feature over 500hp and 600lb/ft of torque. Through our various alliance partners we have access to a range of engines featuring this performance capability which, with a fair amount of engineering effort, can be developed to exhibit Infiniti character and accommodated within the Q50 engine bay. The engine we are evaluating for the Q50 Eau Rouge is a big personality, V-cylinder engine with forced induction. I think our engineers have been waiting for a project like this,” said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company Limited.