The premium sports sedan segment is a hotly contested one, especially in the U.S. market. Infiniti�s novel contender in the class is the all-new Q50 that makes its debut at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show.
On the design front, the G37 replacement's key features are the new �double arch� grille and �crescent-cut� C-pillar, both of which were first seen in the Essence concept that was displayed at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. It also sports a side �character� line that integrates seamlessly with the LED taillights, narrower, roll-formed A- and B-pillars that provide easier access to the interior.
�The Infiniti Q50 reflects the direct influence of the concepts known as the �Infiniti Trilogy�, particularly the Essence�, while honoring the iconic design dynamics of earlier Infiniti sports sedans�, said chief designer Shiro Nakamura. �The new Q50�s athletic and tightened appearance blends its lower and wider proportions with enhanced interior roominess to stunning effect inside and out.�
The Q50 is 4,783 mm (188.3 in) long, 1,824 mm (71.8 in) wide and 1,443 mm (56.8 in) tall and features a 2,850 mm (112.2 in) wheelbase. According to Infiniti, its aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) is just 0.26 and it has zero lift on both front and rear axles.