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Infiniti M35 Hybrid

Japanese firm announces production of its first every hybrid.

Infinit M35 Hybrid

By Luke Madden

08th October 2009

Take a look at Infinit's first ever hybrid! Based on the striking Essence concept car, the new vehicle is hoping to combine the efficiency of a hybrid with the driving pleasure of a conventional car.

The Japanese company has developed a single electric motor/ twin clutch hybrid system for the new rear-wheel drive car. What sets this apart from other set-ups is that the first clutch is located between the 3.5-litre V6 and the electric motor, allowing for all components to act on a singleprop-shaft. According to Inifniti engineers this gives a consistent driving feel and 'direct responses'.

A new 'laminated' Lithium-ion battery pack which is half the size of a conventional battery set-up but twice as powerful will drive the electric motor. The batteries can be recharged by a regenerative braking system or by the electric motor, which can also act as a generator.

Three power modes are available to drive the car, including an electric only mode for low speed city driving and a 'power assist' option which boosts the V6 for maximum acceleration.

Conventionally powered M-models will be released in 2010, while the hybrid model will go on sale in 2011.

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3 Comments

Ugly Lines Mar Good Car

Too bad the designers of the 2011 M think that the Pontiac Aztek and the BMW Z4 are what luxe buyers want. Odd result is that sales of current 2010 model (at end of its model cycle) will surge as more pictures of ugly 2011 models circulate. "Buy Your 2010 M 35 to Avoid Those Ugly Curves of the 2011 Model!" may be an odd way to sell 2010 Infiniti Ms, but it will work! Infiniti brass must not think that it means that 2010 sales uptick will carry forward. Sales of 2011 Ms-- good hybrid or not-- will plunge. Too bad for a great car under that odd 2011 sheet metal

By WestCoaster on 8 October, 2009, 9:22pm

Infiniti

Bravo to Infiniti for pushing forward to bring its brand into the UK market.
Concerning this car it looks like a Mercedes E-class from the rear.
Will Mercedes get them for that?
If I want a hybrid like this, I'd prefer the GS450h from Lexus, exactly the same, more reliable, Toyota branding.

By lucasworld on 9 October, 2009, 2:20pm

2012 Infiniti M

M30 has a small cult following, similar to Nissan Leopard F31 built in Japan. The car shares many similarities with the Nissan sport far more successful and cars like the 240SX, 300ZX and first generation backgrounds. As such, more powerful engines, manual transmissions, suspension and limited slip differential of these cars can be traded against the M30 to create a much more capable car. United States and Japan, were used to M30/Leopard drift, because it can make parts for Nissan and other rear-wheel drive.
http://www.greenautozone.net/2012-infiniti-m-hybrid-review.html

By syrasen on 26 October, 2010, 10:58am

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