Neiman Marcus Edition
For 2017, Infiniti offered the Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition, limited to 50 units and based on the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400, for the United States. The vehicle went on sale on February 11, 2017.[13] It featured a Solar Mica painted body, carbon fiber mirror housings, a rear spoiler, white semi-aniline leather interior, brushed aluminum trim, a custom AUTODROMO weekender bag, a personalized plaque in a special compartment that features the car's VIN, and a Premium Coverking car cover with Neiman Marcus graphics.[14]
Project Black S
The Project Black S is a concept dual hybrid Q60 developed with Renault Sport Formula One Team. It was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.[15][16][17] It features a Formula One inspired energy regeneration system with a dual motor/generator unit and battery pack. Engine power specifications were not disclosed, however, it is expected to come with the Red Sport 400 engine. The first motor traction motor/generator mounts is attached end of transmission, providing direct power to the rear wheels. The second motor/generator is attached to the turbocharger, to help spool it up instantly to eliminate turbo lag at lower engine speeds. Once at higher revs, when the exhaust is flowing through the turbine and is up to speed, it instead uses the turbine's rotation to generate electricity to recharge the battery. It is estimated to have an output of 500 hp from the V6 engine and two electric motors. It will also feature braking-by-wire, but will not feature the Red Sport’s controversial steering-by-wire system, instead using an electric motor-driven unit.[18][19]
The vehicle also features a center-mounted titanium twin exhaust system and lightweight 21-inch forged wheels, each mounted with 245/35R21 Pirelli P Zero tires. It also features a new racing inspired vents at the front framing the front bumper, and a rear diffuser and wing, aimed to significantly increase rear downforce of the car.[18]
In an interview conducted by Car Advice, Infiniti’s director of product strategy and motorsport, Tommaso Volpe, revealed that the company was counting down the prototype's imminent unveiling. He mentioned that several key suppliers were just weeks away from delivering important components like electric motors, as well as other key parts for the twin-turbo V6 engine. An updated version of Project Black S was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It features new yellow accents on the front bumper, tires and spoiler, new wheels and a revised hood. Infiniti was expected to release more details about the engine at the Paris Motor Show as well.[20][21] However, in March 2021 Infiniti confirmed that the project had been canceled.[22]
Production
Production of the Infiniti Q60 coupé began in Nissan's manufacturing facility in Tochigi, Japan for export only.[25][26] In 2019, Infiniti was testing some of its current models at the Spaceport America desert test tracks, such as its Q50 sports sedan and Q60 sports coupe.[27]
Sales and marketing
Kit Harington was featured in an Infiniti Q60 short film titled Tyger. According to an interview conducted by I4U News, Allyson Witherspoon, the director of marketing communications and media at Infiniti USA, said "The Kit Harington film is just the first piece of an completely integrated marketing campaign for the all-new Q60 that includes key strategic partnerships including media partners and influencers."[28] In February 2017, Infiniti delivered bouquets of flowers to the doors of other Infiniti owners in a Q60 in Europe.[29]
Discontinuation
In August 2022, Infiniti confirmed the Q60 will end production at the end of 2022 as its final model year, as the "[brand is] focusing on the most popular luxury automotive segments such as crossovers and SUVs, as well as the upcoming EV we recently announced that will be built here in the U.S."[35]
