(Posted on Aug 17, 2018 at 11:00PM by Reanne Derkson)
What if I told you that this 2015 INFINITI Q50 is capable of going from zero to 60 in just 5.1 seconds? You’d probably believe me because you’re reading this from a trusted source — but that’s not the point. The reaction I’m looking for is a classic jaw-drop because, as one Jalopnik author points out, this ride “gets to highway speed faster than the Porsche Panamera S Hy.†Yes, where performance is concerned, we take matters very seriously.
For starters, this luxury sports sedan is equipped with a refined Direct Response Hybrid System. Combining a 3.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy engine with a compact laminated lithium-ion battery design results in thrilling numbers. While the V6 produces 302 HP with 258 lb-ft of torque, the advanced 50 kW electric motor provides an additional 67 HP and 214 lb-ft of torque. Those figures are significant so allow us to do the math for you — the net power on this cruiser is a whopping 360 HP.
To further impress, thanks to its highly efficient mechanics, this Q50 H earns 29 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway (yielding a fuel economy rating of 31 MPG combined). Needless to say, it’s as easy on your pocketbooks as it is smooth in the passing lane.