NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI's new compact, lightweight 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine is the most advanced V6 engine that the brand has ever offered, striking an ideal balance between drivability, efficiency, and performance.
The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo is an all-new engine from the new and exclusive VR-series powertrain family, born out of the brand's longstanding heritage of V6 powertrain production. The new engine has been engineered to empower the driver and offer increased power and torque and higher levels of efficiency than any comparable predecessors from the company.
New V6 engine to enter production in 2016
The all-new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine is due to enter production during 2016 and will be manufactured at the powertrain plant in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. The first application of the engine family will be in the 2016 INFINITI Q50 sports sedan, which will be in INFINITI showrooms in North America beginning in late winter.
Below are a series of cinemagraphs showing this engine in more detail.
INFINITI's new compact, lightweight 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine is the most advanced V6 engine that the brand has ever offered, striking an ideal balance between drivability, efficiency, and performance.
Embed this image on a website using the embed code hereOpens in a new tab.
An electric motor improves valve timing by reducing any delay at the start of acceleration, making throttle response faster. Acceleration is limitless.
Embed this image on a website using the embed code hereOpens in a new tab.
A unique turbo speed sensor allows for 10 percent more power by allowing the turbine blade speeds to reach up to 220,000 rpms. Turbo speed peaks higher for endless power.
Embed this image on a website using the embed code hereOpens in a new tab.
Precision-cut design helps achieve maximum performance by quickly compressing and circulating the air within the turbo chargers.
Embed this image on a website using the embed code hereOpens in a new tab.
Water-cooled air becomes denser and more oxygen rich as it travels to the engine - which means less turbo lag and quicker acceleration.
Embed this image on a website using the embed code hereOpens in a new tab.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.
INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.
From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
More information about INFINITI, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at INFINITIUSA.comOpens in a new tab.. For the latest news on INFINITI, visit INFINITINews.com. You can also follow us on FacebookOpens in a new tab., TwitterOpens in a new tab., InstagramOpens in a new tab., LinkedInOpens in a new tab. and see all our latest videos on YouTube.
# # #
