INFINITI Q80 INSPIRATION

Infiniti promised to make a statement in Paris, and the stunning Q80 Inspiration concept definitely did it looks and feels like a modern luxury car. OK, it’s hot. So? There were lots of hot cars in Paris. Ah, but wait, there’s more. The car is called Inspiration for a reason: You are looking at a future Infiniti flagship’s design direction.

The Q80 concept hints at Infiniti’s upcoming V6 line, in this case a hybrid electric power train expected to deliver 550 hp. An electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack support the 450-hp, 3.0-liter twin turbo V6. Infiniti whispers the V6 is based on future production V6s. Look for the production Q80 in 2018.