A Great Venue for Future Classics

Last week Infiniti of Mechanicsburg was a Major Sponsor for the Hershey Wine Festival. Entitled "Vintage and Vineyards", the event was held at the impressive Hershey Antique Auto Museum. We had a few vehicles on display and it made for a great way to get a glimpse of the future when our vehicles will be considered classic.

 

 

 

 

 

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How much does Horsepower cost?

It's an interesting term that's still used in the automotive industry...horsepower. We ran with that theme (sorry for the pun) during Jump Street's Derby Day this past Saturday. Jump Street is a local organization in Central Pennsylvania that provides art projects for the community...certainly a great cause.

As we were a sponsor for this event we had an advertisement on the screen that would be used to air the Kentucky Derby. So horses and horsepower was a good theme to use...Here is what we came up with:

You see, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 provides 328 horsepower...that's a lot, considering the Lexus IS350 only provides 306 horsepower and the BMW 335 XDrive an even 300. Even more impressive is the price you pay per pony.

The Lexus will set you back $136.76 per horsepower* and the pricey BMW comes in at $151.33 per horse . Infiniti on the other hand is generous with the power and at only $118.75 per horse*, it's a lot of performance for the money.

(*based on new 2014 AWD base price models prior to destination).

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Never Underestimate the Importance of Tires

There are thousands of parts on any given car...some more important than others, but all play a role in the overall performance, comfort, or drivability of a vehicle. So what's the most important? When it comes to safety...think about this...the only thing that keeps your vehicle connected to the ground is it's tires.
Its a simple concept that a lot of people overlook. But in addition to safety, the right tires will optimize performance and fuel economy. So there is a lot at play in the rubber that surrounds your wheels.
With all of that in mind, Infiniti of Mechanicsburg is happy to offer the Great Tire Trade Up this month. Trade in your old worn tires and receive up to $150 in credit towards a new set of select OEM tires installed at Infiniti of Mechanicsburg.

Its just one more way we are looking out for you and your Infiniti. Call our service department at 717-691-8900 for more information.

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Another Auto Show in the Books

 

 

 

 

 

The 2014 Pennsylvania Auto Show marked the fourth appearance of Infiniti of Mechanicsburg and the first for us to debut the 2014 Infiniti Q50 and 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid to a large audience in Central Pennsylvania.

 

On hand was our entire sales force including Infiniti of Mechanicsburg President Ray Bromley. The Infiniti display also included vendor space for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society who raised over $1,000 to help those in the local area fighting blood cancer.

All the hard work and effort has certainly paid off and we are thankful to be able to serve the region with Inspired Performance. Here's to an outstanding 2015 Auto Show. Find your new or Certified Pre-Owned Infiniti at Infiniti of Mechanicsburg. The complete inventory is online at WWW.INFINITIOFMECHANICSBURG.COM

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge: All You Need to Know

We now know what the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept car brings to the table. Unveiled this month at the Detroit Auto Show, the Q50 Eau Rouge is a glimpse of what can happen when you match the spirit and look of Formula 1 racing with the inspired Performance of an Infiniti sport sedan. The results are wonderful...

Infiniti Press Release below:


Detroit - The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge, revealed at the 2014 NAIAS Detroit Motor Show, is a concept car that expresses Infiniti's design vision of a high-performance Q50 premium sports sedan.

The Q50 Eau Rouge embodies the arresting design features of the Q50 premium sports sedan - infused with the enticing spirit of Formula One.

Featuring bespoke aerodynamic carbon fiber bodywork, Q50 Eau Rouge is lower and wider, possessing genuine road presence. This striking design is inspired by muscularity, aerodynamics, refinement, and understated power.

"If we built this car I would expect it to feature over 500hp and 600lb/ft of torque. Through our various alliance partners we have access to a range of engines featuring this performance capability which, with a fair amount of engineering effort, can be developed to exhibit Infiniti character and accommodated within the Q50 engine bay. The engine we are evaluating for the Q50 Eau Rouge is a big personality, V-cylinder engine with forced induction. I think our engineers have been waiting for a project like this," said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company Limited.

Hints at powerful intent

The Q50 Eau Rouge was born out of competition at the very pinnacle of motorsport, mirroring components from the successful RB9 race car.

Almost every exterior panel is bespoke to the Q50 Eau Rouge, with only the front doors and the arch of the roof pillars retained as standard components.

Q50 Eau Rouge visibly hunkers down with menace and intent. New front and rear fenders extend the current Q50's already broad-shouldered stance by 20mm, while a larger deck lid spoiler creates air-pressure downforce. All of this dynamic width is wrapped in a tailored coat of customized red paint.

Framing the paintwork across the Q50 Eau Rouge's athletic physique is dark-chrome detailing to replace the chrome bright work of the production Q50, darkening the concept's demeanor dramatically.

Q50's signature double-arch front grille too takes the dark-chrome's matte finish, as do the glasshouse surrounds, door handles and deck lid accents. The curving hood is double air-vented as a further suggestion of the capability and purpose of the Q50 Eau Rouge.

"From our shared passion for performance with Infiniti Red Bull Racing grew a collective desire to produce an ambitious and powerful Infiniti Q50 design study. The overall design creates a feeling of refined muscularity," said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti's Executive Design Director.

"The design has a number of distinctive Formula-One inspired touches. In particular, the sculpted front wing assembly and the rear aerodynamic packaging take their cues from the RB9 race car. The rear fog light packaging is unmistakably Formula One.

"The Q50 Eau Rouge is a combination of the seductive lines of the Q50 but with a fiercer design urge in keeping with a high-performance vehicle. The Q50 Eau Rouge is Infiniti to the power of four; like a bull with its shoulder muscles flexed, a bull in Infiniti clothing."

Part of the concept's exterior treatments include lightweight 21-inch forged alloy wheels which fill the wider arches.

Premium interior. Sporting inspiration

Further underlining the sporty character of the design study, the interior was designed to offer command and comfort.

Further precision control is afforded by a high-grip sports steering wheel and Formula One-style paddle-shifters.

Red-infused carbon fiber detailing to the doors and center console complement the exterior style, and dark-chrome again replaces silver-chrome in the red cockpit.

The breadth and depth of capability is self-evident; the Q50 Eau Rouge is a design concept that clearly indicates what Infiniti could achieve if it was to build a performance version of the Q50 sports sedan.

"Performance is a key ingredient of Infiniti vehicles such as the Q50 sports sedan. Our involvement in Formula One provides inspiration and excellence to our designers and engineers. Q50 Eau Rouge provides not only a glimpse of the design language, but also the performance capability of a future special series," de Nysschen added.
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Formula 1 inspired Q50?

Next month Infiniti will take the wraps of a hot new Q50 concept vehicle, named the Eau Rouge. It takes its name from the Belgian Formula 1 course. It is fitting that Infiniti has chosen Formula 1 as the inspiration for the latest concept, as Sebastian Vettel has taken more than his share of F1 titles in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB series cars. We don't know much about the new Concept at this point...but we do know it will be exciting, and of course, inspired.

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Yes, The Q50 is officially "Cool"

According to Time Magazine, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 is officially one of the coolest cars available this year. It’s no surprise to us, as all you have to do is look at it to appreciate the design. Time Magazine states:

“The sport sedan has been a feature of Infiniti’s model line for a quarter of a century and the latest version is lower and wider, giving the latest version a whole new profile as well a new appearance from the front and rear as well as making it roomier on the inside.”

 

So if you want both “fun” and “cool” then check out the 2014 Infiniti Q50 from Infiniti of Mechanicsburg: www.infinitiofmechanicsburg.com