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Video: 2011 Infiniti M drives away from its virtual debut at Pebble Beach
Just last month Top Speed reported that the Japanese luxury automaker [Infiniti would debut the 2011 M Class at Pebble Beach in a very interesting manner in which they would project the vehicle’s image onto a full sized foam model of the all new luxury sedan. At first we wondered how they would manage to pull off something so unheard of, but after watching the video of the presentation, it is hard to believe that there was any better way that the Infiniti team could have pulled off such an innovative unveiling. We especially liked the way that it appeared to drive away from the presentation at the end. Inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept car, the 2011 Infiniti M will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. While on the interior, the Infiniti M will offer innovative materials, an advanced climate control system, superior audio and an enhanced level of quality. This should get 5 Series owners something else to consider when their leases are up.
Infiniti will bring out a hybrid M in 2010
 
Infiniti is preparing to show the world what the next generation M class, full size luxury sedan will look like at Pebble Beach, and the parent company Nissan has just shaken a few trees by introducing the all electric Leaf. So the only thing left to do until coming out with a working model of the next generation Infiniti M powered exclusively by by a laminated lithium ion battery pack is to adapt a hybrid module into what they already have. So Infiniti will soon unveil a gas/electric powered version of the sedan in 2010, followed by a European launch later in 2011.  The future hybrid M will be powered by a 3.7 Liter gas burning V6 combined with a compact electric motor powered by the NEC lithium ion batteries. This technology was revealed this past March at the Geneva Motor Show with the ultra luxurious and even more efficient Essence Concept. The forward looking concept was powered by a combination of gas and electric motors that delivered a maximum output of 592 HP. The gas burning 3.7 Liter V6 was fitted with a twin turbocharger setup that delivers 434 HP, while the electric motor, called a 3D Motor delivers an additional 158 HP into the mix. Inifiniti will debut the 2011 M at Pebble Beach, sort of
 It turns out that the next the rendering of the next generation Inifiniti M class full size sedan might just be what the luxury automaker is going to unveil on August 14th at the world’s greatest auto show, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey California. In a bold move, the Japanese automaker will be on the same stage as exotic car builders like Bugatti and Bentley. However the 2011 Infiniti M won’t exactly be at the show, instead Infiniti will be trying something different. Using what they call “virtual video mapping,” a full scale clay model of the Mercedes Benz E Class and BMW 5 Series competitor will be the center of attention. Infiniti’s crafty technical department will then set up a projector to shine the final design of the production model onto the clay figure. In a recent interview with Edmunds our old friend Kyle Bazemore, head of Infiniti’s communications department said that “the car will look like it is actually there. It will be full-size, and, if you didn’t know it was a virtual mapping, you would think it was the real thing from a distance... it gives consumers a preview of the vehicle in advance of its December debut, before any actual vehicles have been built.” So if Mr. Bazemore has been honest with us, it looks like we will be seeing the a working model of the 2011 Infiniti M at the L.A. International Auto Show. Details after the jump. Full story
Next Infiniti M rendered
Known as the Nissan Fuga in the Japanese market, the next generation Infiniti M is set to be unveiled at this October at the Tokyo Motor Show. Taking a healthy portion of its design inspiration from the Infiniti Essence concept car, the next M has been caught testing wearing some heavy camouflage in Arizona. Body cues such as the pronounced and flowing front and rear fenders, the swept back headlights and the equally sharp taillights make the new M sound like a beauty. One of our favorite touches is the subtle spoiler that is molded right into the M’s trunk, just another touch taken from the Infiniti Essence Concept from Geneva. There is no word as to the future luxury sedan’s drive train, but in the spirit of the Essence, Inifiniti is planning on adding a hybrid power train module to every vehicle in their lineup. So not only will the new Infiniti M be one of the more stylish VIP rides on the market, it also has a shot at being one of the greenest. 2009 Infiniti M will get more power
The 2009 Infiniti M35 mid-size sedan will get more power. The updated 3.7L VQ-series engine planned for the G37 Convertible and for the G37 sedan will also make its way into the 2009 M35. The new engine brings a gain of 28 horsepower to the M35 and M35x for power, meaning a total power of 303 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
2008 Infiniti M
Just two years after its highly successful introduction, the Infiniti M receives major upgrades for 2008 that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti’s intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system on the 4.5-liter V8-powered M45. The new model, designated M45x, joins the M35x to provide buyers with two choices in all-climate AWD performance Full story 2008 Infiniti M35 and M45 Sedans pricing announced
Infiniti announced pricing on the 2008 Infiniti M, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Infiniti M receives major upgrades for 2008 that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti’s intelligent ATTESAä E-TS all-wheel drive system on the V8-powered M45. The new model, designated M45x, joins the M35x to provide buyers with two choices in all-climate AWD performance. The 2008 Infiniti M is also offered in two rear-wheel drive models, the Infiniti M35 and Infiniti M45 Full story 2007 Infiniti M
The Infiniti M, which went on sale as an all-new 2006 model in 2005, captured essential elements of both a luxury performance sedan and an award-winning sports sedan, and developed them into a new level of engaging luxury and performance. Full story
Top 10 Picks list for 2007
Consumer Reports announced today that it has named five new models to its Top Picks list for 2007 — the Toyota RAV4, Infiniti G35, Toyota Sienna, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the new Honda Fit. The Top Picks list is published in CR’s Annual April Auto Issue. The Toyota Prius remains the Top Pick in the "green" car category for the fourth year in a row. The Prius demonstrated an excellent 44 mpg overall fuel economy, the best of Consumer Reports tests of any five-passenger vehicles. > Full story
2006 Infiniti M
Infiniti continues to challenge the status quo among luxury brands with the upcoming introduction of yet another category-breaking vehicle, the 2006 Infiniti M. The all-new M, which went on sale in late February 2005 as a 2006 model, captures essential elements of both the Q45 luxury performance sedan and the award-winning Infiniti G35 - and takes them to a new level of engaging luxury and performance. Together with the flagship Q45 and sporty G35, the 2006 M gives Infiniti an exceptional lineup of dynamic luxury performance sedans Full story
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