Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge: Muscular, Purposeful, Refined

"If we built this car I would expect it to feature over 500hp and 600lb/ft of torque. Through our various alliance partners we have access to a range of engines featuring this performance capability which, with a fair amount of engineering effort, can be developed to exhibit Infiniti character and accommodated within the Q50 engine bay. The engine we are evaluating for the Q50 Eau Rouge is a big personality, V-cylinder engine with forced induction. I think our engineers have been waiting for a project like this,” said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company Limited.

New front and rear fenders extend the current Q50’s already broad-shouldered stance by 20mm, while a larger deck lid spoiler creates air-pressure downforce. All of this dynamic width is wrapped in a tailored coat of customized red paint. Framing the paintwork across the Q50 Eau Rouge’s athletic physique is dark chrome detailing to replace the chrome bright work of the production Q50, darkening the concept’s demeanor dramatically. Q50’s signature double-arch front grille too takes the dark chrome’s matte finish, as do the glasshouse surrounds, door handles and deck lid accents. The curving hood is double air-vented as a further suggestion of the capability and purpose of the Q50 Eau Rouge.

Part of the concept's exterior treatments include lightweight 21-inch forged alloy wheels which fill the wider arches.

Further underlining the sporty character of the design study, the interior was designed to offer command and comfort. Further precision control is afforded by a high-grip sports steering wheel and Formula One-style paddle-shifters. Red-infused carbon fiber detailing to the doors and center console complement the exterior style, and dark-chrome again replaces silver-chrome in the red cockpit. The breadth and depth of capability is self-evident; the Q50 Eau Rouge is a design concept that clearly indicates what Infiniti could achieve if it was to build a performance version of the Q50 sports sedan.

Take a closer look at the Q50 Eau Rouge in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team