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Infiniti has canceled production of the Q60 Project Black S

Infiniti has officially canceled the Q60 Project Black S, which was reportedly headed by former Infiniti boss Roland Krueger. With 563 hp it was supposed to use Formula One technology.

Although it never came into production, Infiniti spokesman Kyle Bazemore said “The concept continues to inspire us.”

The Q60 had a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine and a 4.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. It produced 563 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. It was supposed to accelerate from 0 – 62 mph in less than 4 seconds. Only two prototypes of this model have been produced.

“I would much rather see something like the QX60 [crossover]. That’s a volume vehicle, that’s where this company needs to go,” Ed Lennon, the Infiniti National Dealer Advisory Board chairman, told Automotive News.

Source: Automotive News

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge – Beast with 707 HP

Although the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge is a powerful car, Spofec has gone further. Even 600 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque was not enough to express all the capabilities of this car.

New ignition programming, new injection system and higher maximum pressure increased its power to 707 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque. This made Cullinan a real beast that accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds. The top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h) remained the same.

In response to more power, Spofec increased the body by 3.9 inches (front) and 4.7 inches (rear), added new rocker panels, a new front bumper and a functional front spoiler. There are also new forged 24-inch wheels developed in collaboration with Vossen. The car has a special control module for the air suspension that reduces the height of the vehicle by 1.6 inches (40 mm).

The look of the Cullinan is complemented by an upgraded stainless steel exhaust system, a rear spoiler and an aggressive diffuser.

Source: Novitec

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Audi Q5 E-tron

Audi is testing a new SUV, although it has not yet introduced the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron. The name is not known yet, it is assumed that the new Audi SUV will be named Q5 E-Tron, and its launch is expected in 2022.

According to the pictures, it seems that the EV will not have a lower front grille, which is understandable, because there is no internal combustion engine that needs cooling. Unlike the MLB-based E-Tron, the EV SUV has been developed on the PPE platform from the beginning, making it different from Audi’s Q offering. Audi is developing the PPE platform in collaboration with Porsche and will be introduced for the first time in the next-generation Porsche Macan.

The PPE platform offers greater wheelbase and better space for battery, air suspension, torque vectoring and rear wheel steering.

Single electric motor setups (rear wheel drive) and dual electric motor setups (AWD) are under development. The car will have a 350 kW battery. Fast charging capability has also been promised for the new platform.

Auto Bild states that a Coupe version of this car can also be expected. However, there is no official information about that yet.

Source: Autocar

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