Infiniti Flagship Models to Sport as Much as 600 HP

Infiniti plans on launching two flagship models, both of which will feature powertrains with as much as 600 hp.

The Japanese automaker will produce a high-performance flagship that’s positioned well above the Q70 while the other will be a halo high-performance car for the brand. So expect one to seat four while the other will be a dedicated sports car for Infiniti.

As for what the flagships will resemble, don’t expect the automaker to bring production versions of its Emerg-E and Essence to the market. According to Infiniti CEO Johan de Nysschen, the flagships won’t be midengined like the Emerg-E and they won’t be hybrids. Since the powertrain has to be used in more than one car to reduce costs, the automaker is opting not to make them mid-engined.

Infiniti plans on launching two major models every year from 2016 to 2019. Expect the first of those major models to be the Q30.