First Teaser Shot: Infiniti Rapide-ly Transforms The 2011 M-Series
Agent001 submitted on 8/6/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:14:54 AM
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A little over a week ago, we said that Infiniti desperately needs another volume selling hit like their G-Series cars.
We also suggested they roll the dice and introduce something revolutionary, not evolutionary.
Here is the first teaser image where you can capture the 'Essence' of the car ahead of its Pebble Beach, Concours D'Elegance virtual debut.
Based on the teaser, it looks like the Infiniti design group has been reading their Auto Spies very carefully and have taken our advice by what appears to be a poor mans Aston Martin Rapide, Panamera or CS Concept...whatever sleek four door super 4-door coupe you prefer.
Don't take offense Infiniti that we're calling it a poor mans anything but we think its a bright move to play off the sizzle those cars have generated.
Maybe they should even call it the Essence-GT-L.
A combo of the elegance of the Essence and the excitement of the GT-R.
We're also hearing the guts will be a twin turbo meets hybrid configuration which sounds cool.
What are your thoughts now that you've seen the tease?
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Photo Gallery