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Mercedes Engines Confirmed For Infiniti Q50 Sedan

Infiniti's upcoming new Q50 sedan will be the first model in Nissan's luxury range to feature a Mercedes-Benz engine, sourced from European and US plants. The news comes nearly three years after Mercedes parent Daimler and the Renault Nissa


Infiniti's upcoming new Q50 sedan will be the first model in Nissan's luxury range to feature a Mercedes-Benz engine, sourced from European and US plants.

The news comes nearly three years after Mercedes parent Daimler and the Renault Nissan alliance announced a strategic technology sharing and development partnership in 2010. 

The Q50, Infiniti's replacement for the current G sedan, was revealed last month in Detroit, debuting with Nissan's 245kW 3.7 litre petrol V6 and a 270kW 3.5 litre petrol-electric hybrid system.

Details of the new Mercedes-sourced engines have not been revealed, although it is known that smaller-capacity turbocharged petrol and diesel options are bound for the Q50 range. 

The engines are likely to be related to existing powertrains in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class line-ups. 

“The Infiniti Q50 is a world-class sports saloon with an engine line-up that will clearly demonstrate its intentions to be a major player within the European premium market," Infiniti's Bernard Loire said.

The carmaker is expected to reveal more information on the new engines in early March.

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