Infiniti could launch high-performance hybrid cars as it bids to go head to head with the cream of European premium brands such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes, according to its European boss François Goupil de Bouille.
This year Infiniti will launch a 396bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6-powered version of the Q60, with the engine, which also delivers 350lb ft of torque, likely to power the Q50 too in due course.
However, in an exclusive interview with Autocar, Goupil de Bouille admitted that the firm would eventually need halo performance cars and hinted that using hybrid technology could be key to offering a more modern interpretation of a fast car so that the expanding Infiniti brand can take on Audi RS, BMW M and Mercedes-AMG high-performance models.
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