March 3, 2009 - Infiniti unveiled their vision of the future at the 79th
International Motor Show of Geneva this March. To celebrate 20 years as a
creator of performance luxury vehicles, Infiniti created the Essence Concept to
embody their core values and inspire future design. The Infiniti Essence was
presented as concept and was celebrated as "Best in Show" by AutoWeek
magazine.
With design inspired by the flow of a single brush stroke combined with the
performance of a spectacular sports coupe, the Infiniti Essence achieves the
perfect balance between grace and power. Designed to merge the past with the
future, the Essence is a fresh and modern take on Japanese traditions and
existing Infiniti design cues. Resulting in a highly sculptural yet also very
delicate presence. Like the design, the performance is designed to be
sophisticated and unobtrusive-performance with a human touch. Previewing an
innovative green hybrid engine, the Essence is powered by a 434-horsepower V6
partnered with a 158-hosepower electric engine for a combined 592 horsepower to
deliver pure driving pleasure while responsibly optimizing energy usage.
Showcasing the unlimited possibility of Inspired Performance?, the Essence
reaffirms Infiniti's place among the world's most exclusive and vibrant car
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