09 Infiniti FX50

[ExtaZ33]

The X5-sized FX, in fact, ditches its 4.5-liter V-8 for an all-new 5.0-liter engine, rated at 390 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque in Europe (U.S. power figures are not yet final). The FX50's new engine features an infinite variable valve lift that Infiniti says puts BMW's spring-actuated Valvetronic to shame. This is part of Infiniti's European launch, four years in the making, that aims to put G37s, EX and FX models on the road (Europe will have to wait for the next-generation M35 and M50, thanks to problems fitting Euro-compliant engines in the current car's engine bay) where only Bimmers don't fear to tread. Anyway, the G37 sedan and coupe's V-6 redlines at 7500 rpm, and the FX50's V-8 spins to 7000 with the new variable valve system.


http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0803_2009_infiniti_fx50_first_look

What 5.0 are they using that is spinning 7k rpms!? :driving:

[Ninja350Z]

Damn NICE! Do you think its just a modified version of the 5.6?

[ExtaZ33]

I bet it's a VK but if they are going to use it in the M it has to be different.. no clue.

[Ninja350Z]

I bet it's a VK but if they are going to use it in the M it has to be different.. no clue.

Either way 7k on a V8 is pretty impressive.

[AUtigers370z]

Wow, that looks pretty good. Wonder how much it weighs. Cayenne killer?