What Is the Fastest INFINITI Car?

INFINITI, Nissan’s luxury vehicle division, is known for meticulously designed interiors and exteriors, a premium driving experience, and cutting-edge technology. It was made specifically to compete against prestigious brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar and often challenges and sometimes even beats them. One area where INFINITI excels is speed, and below are some of the fastest cars from this brand on the market today.

INFINITI Q50

2014 INFINITI Q50 by Tino Rossini is licensed with CC BY 2.0

The INFINITI Q50 isn’t just a fast car; it’s designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience. It has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive (4WD). The base trims make 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the Red Sport 400 trim unlocks an impressive 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.

0-to-60 Mph Times and Top Speed

The Q50 Red Sport goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Other trims equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) achieve the same feat in 5.0 seconds. The Q50 boasts a top speed of 150 mph that it can reach in just 30 seconds. However, without the speed limiter, the base models can get up to 170 mph, while the Red Sport 400 has a top speed of 183 mph.

Priming for Speed and Driving Experience

The Q50 has an optional drive-by-wire steering setup, known as Direct Adaptive Steering, which is the first of its kind in a production vehicle. This feature eliminates the physical connection between the steering wheel and tires, enabling instantaneous adjustments based on driver inputs. It’s a better alternative for sporty driving because it’s unaffected by the kickback or forced movement caused by uneven road surfaces while still providing progressively more effort as speed increases, just like traditional steering. As a result, the system provides a smoother, more controlled driving experience, enhancing both precision and comfort.

The Q50 has up to six drive modes, but its true performance comes alive in Sport and Sport+ modes. These allow the vehicle to react to the driver’s input much more quickly and provide firmer suspension and heavier and direct steering.

The seven-speed transmission enables quick, seamless shifts and effortlessly adapts to your driving style thanks to Adaptive Shift Control, which uses advanced algorithms to monitor and learn your preferences, adjusting shift timing and throttle response accordingly.

Fuel Economy

The rear-wheel-drive models have an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the freeway. The AWD and the Red Sport 400 trims drop those figures by one to three mpg.

Safety Features

Standout safety systems include ProPilot Assist, which helps you stay centered in your lane while maintaining a safe distance from the car ahead, forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and intelligent cruise control.

INFINITI QX80

The QX80, INFINITI’s flagship SUV, comes packed with power and luxury and a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 450 horsepower and a whopping 516 pound-feet of torque. This is quite an improvement on the outgoing models, which had a 5.6-liter V-8 that delivered 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque.

A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models. The Pure and Luxe trims feature a rear-wheel-drive setup with an optional upgrade to 4WD for added capability. Meanwhile, the Sensory and Autograph trims are exclusively offered with 4WD.

All QX80’s, except the base Pure trim, come with an electronic air-spring suspension system that adjusts the vehicle’s height based on driving conditions and speed. It also actively measures the vehicle’s motion and calculates the required damping force for a smoother, more in-control driving experience.

0-to-60 Mph Times

The 4WD QX80 will easily get from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The outgoing V-8 QX80 edges it out slightly, achieving the same sprint in 5.9 seconds thanks to its naturally aspirated engine. For the rear-wheel-drive models, it takes a few seconds longer, accelerating to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds.

The top speed of the latest QX80 is 123 mph for the twin-turbo V-6 and the naturally aspirated V-8 engine. Without the limiter, this vehicle is estimated to reach a top speed of 135 mph.

Speed in Ultra Comfort

High-end QX80 models feature meticulously designed cabins with dot-quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery, aluminum-accented wood trim, and two 14.3-inch screens, with one serving as the infotainment touch screen and the other as the driver’s gauge cluster.

The first and second-row seats have heated and ventilated seats with massaging functions. You can also opt for heated and ventilated third-row seats. The best part is that you don’t even have to worry about adjusting the warmth of your seats: this SUV comes fitted with an advanced infrared sensor system that detects body temperature and automatically adjusts the seat heating to provide optimal comfort. The QX80 also offers tri-zone climate control and air purification technology.

Other luxury features include a cool box that can hold a six-pack of your favorite beverage, ambient lighting with up to 64 different colors, rear seat screens, Google’s voice assistant, and a 24-speaker Klipsch stereo system.

Fuel Economy

The EPA-rated fuel economy for the rear-wheel-drive QX80 is 16 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. The 4WD models have a combined fuel economy of 17 mpg and can travel 401 miles on a full tank of gasoline.

INFINITI QX60

The QX60 is a three-row midsize SUV based on the Nissan Pathfinder. It’s a minimalistic yet sophisticated offering from INFINITI, designed to prioritize practicality and efficiency, making it ideal for families.

The latest model has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and delivers 268 horsepower. The previous model featured a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 engine with the same nine-speed automatic transmission that produced 295 horsepower.

0-to-60 Mph Times

The new QX60 goes from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. The previous model achieved the same sprint in 6.2 seconds.

Experience the Speed of an INFINITI Firsthand

Visit INFINITI of Hoffman Estates in Illinois and explore our new, used, and certified pre-owned INFINITI inventory. Take your pick from our wide selection and test-drive one to experience this vehicle’s speed, luxury, and comfort. We also offer attractive financing deals and trade-in options to make your dream of owning an INFINITI a reality. Contact us to schedule an appointment or inquire about our current specials.