Infiniti Q50
A tech-heavy Japanese executive saloon powered by a Mercedes-sourced diesel engine.
- Power
- 170 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 143 mph
About the Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 was launched as a premium alternative to the BMW 3 Series, featuring a distinctive design and world-first technologies. The 2.2d variant utilised a 2.1-litre diesel engine and transmission sourced from Mercedes-Benz, providing a balance of efficiency and torque for the European market. It is most notable for introducing Direct Adaptive Steering, the first steer-by-wire system in a production car, which removed the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels under normal conditions. While it offered a high-quality interior and generous equipment levels, it struggled to match the driving dynamics of its German rivals.
Infiniti Q50 specs
The Infiniti Q50 produces 170 bhp (127 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).
| Make | Infiniti |
|---|---|
| Model | Q50 |
| Trim | 2.2d Premium |
| Years | 2013–2020 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.1-litre turbocharged inline-4 diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,143 cc (2.1 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 170 bhp (127 kW) at 3,200 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,747 kg (3,851 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 97 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Infiniti Q50 rarity in CarSpot
The Infiniti Q50 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Infiniti Q50 fun facts
- The 2.2-litre diesel engine in the Q50 is the OM651 unit, the same engine found in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class of the same era.
- The Q50 was the first production car to feature steer-by-wire technology, which Infiniti claimed allowed for faster steering responses and less vibration.
- Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel served as Infiniti's Director of Performance and was involved in the chassis tuning of the Q50.
