Infiniti halted production of the Q50 in North America last year to transition to an all-SUV lineup, but that wasn’t the end of the story. The rear-wheel drive sedan still exists in Japan as the Nissan Skyline, where it remains for sale. Not only that, but there is a new special edition that represents the “peak” of this generation. This 400R Limited is likely to be the last hurray before the actual one A proven next generation car Arriving later this decade.
With a maximum number of units of just 400, the Japan-only Skyline R400 Limited rides on slightly wider 19-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires. April It also stiffens the front suspension, fits upgraded brake pads, and a reinforced rear anti-roll bar for more precise handling. Elsewhere, carbon fiber adorns the side mirror caps and rear spoiler.
An individually numbered plate highlights the car’s exclusivity, while a carbon fiber center console distinguishes the R400 Limited from the regular R400. There are no changes under the hood, as the VR30DDTT engine continues to produce 400 horsepower. Basically, the R400 is the Nissan equivalent Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400sharing the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine.
Sold on a first-come, first-served basis, each unit costs 6,935,500 yen ($45,400), or nearly a $3,000 premium over the regular R400 model, which remains available in Japan as a step up from the four-cylinder GT Type P and SP models. The least expensive version of the four-model range starts at $35,600.
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The R400 Limited follows the recent announcement of the next-generation Skyline and comes just days after Infiniti confirmed a A new rear-wheel drive sedan. It was initially reported by Car News In August, the model is now official. Speaking at an Automotive Press Association event, Thiago Castro, vice president of Infiniti Americas, revealed plans for the upcoming rear-wheel drive sedan. Interestingly, he did not rule out the possibility of a manual gearbox.
According to Castro, the new model will be launched in 2027 as a spiritual successor to the Q50/Skyline, and will likely be manufactured outside the United States. Although he didn’t discuss performance numbers, previous reports have suggested it may use the Nissan Z’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 tuned to produce up to 450 horsepower. Once again, the Infiniti-badged sedan is expected to share its underpinnings with the Nissan Skyline sold in Japan.
when Infiniti teased its future lineup A few months ago, the sedan was noticeably absent from mysterious previews. However, Nissan now seems confident that it can attract loyalists with a new vehicle in its SUV-heavy lineup. The luxury brand certainly needs a spark after years of declining sales, from a peak of 153,415 cars in 2017 to just 58,070 last year, a worrying 62 percent decline in seven years.
The new Q50 may not be a huge commercial success given the market’s shift away from sedans, but it could do wonders for Infiniti’s image and help reignite interest in the faltering brand.
