The INFINITI Coupe Concept, which makes its world debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, continues the INFINITI tradition of merging design and performance. It takes INFINITI’s vibrant design vocabulary, which has helped establish INFINITI as one of the most dynamic brands in the luxury market, and elevates it to the next level.
The styling is aggressive, seductive and precise, with delicate surface transitions, an aggressive stance and extensive use of highly detailed surface treatments. The Coupe Concept exterior includes a full-length glass panel roof, gently waved shoulder line, modulated front fenders and hood, deep front spoiler and large projector headlights, polished bare metal-look paint, compact camera outside rearview mirrors, hidden door handles and large 20-inch, 9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy wheels.
The Coupe Concept interior combines a performance-inspired cockpit with a luxurious passengers’ space that is marked by comfort and premium quality amenities. The instrument panel continues INFINITI’s signature “double wave” design, with large, violet-color gauge illumination and a dramatic, full-length center console. Specially textured aluminum accents project the image of traditional Japanese “Washi” paper, providing an added sense of warmth and crispness. A full glass panel roof helps create the Coupe Concept’s bright interior space.
The INFINITI Coupe Concept was created at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan.
Highlights of the INFINITI Coupe Concept include:
Exterior Features
- An aerodynamic body design, featuring a gently waved shoulder line, modulated front fenders and hood, flowing roofline and wide rear fenders with aggressive overhangs
- Low, aggressive stance with deep front spoiler
- Integrated polished aluminum rear spoiler, aluminum side sills with two surface treatments (polished and brushed)
- Hidden door handles with touch-to-open operation (solenoid activated)
- INFINITI signature L-shape headlights and taillights with multi-lamp LED projector-style headlights, LED taillights and special multi-layered sunglasses style surface coatings
- INFINITI signature “double-arch” aluminum-alloy grille
- Full-length glass roof panel
- Compact exterior side mirror housings with compact digital cameras (in place of mirrors), images appear on flip-up screens located on each side of the instrument cluster
- 9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy 20-inch wheels (9-inch wide front/10-inch wide rear)
- Low-profile Bridgestone Potenza tires (255/35R20 front, 275/35R20 rear)
- Large, racing-style 4-wheel disc brakes
- Large diameter, dual exhaust outlets with polished aluminum finishers
- Brilliant “bare metal” paint appearance
Interior Features
- Premium and sporty interior with a driver-oriented cockpit and luxurious passenger space
- INFINITI signature “double-wave” instrument panel
- Wheat leather-appointed interior with Espresso leather accents
- Deep front bucket seats with headrest-mounted audio speakers and stitched INFINITI logos
- “Washi” (traditional Japanese paper) style aluminum accents
- Full-length center console with multi-function (navigation system, vehicle systems/HVAC controls) center display screen
- Sculpted aluminum and leather shifter knob
- INFINITI analog clock
- Three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls, paddle shifters
- Five-gauge instrument cluster with violet-colored gauge illumination
- Aluminum pedals
Design
- Designed by Nissan Technical Center (NTC), Atsugi, Japan
