RACE IS ON AS FASTEST HYBRID GOES ON SALE IN EUROPE

09.14.2011

, FRANKFURT, Germany

RACE IS ON AS FASTEST HYBRID GOES ON SALE IN EUROPE

The world’s fastest accelerating hybrid, the reigning Formula One World Champion, his team-mate, and the demanding Nürburgring Nordschleife all come together to mark the start of European sales of the Infiniti M35h. Yes, it’s a race.

On the right, Sebastian Vettel in the new M35h – 364PS of petrol/electric firepower, 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds – and available at Infiniti Centres throughout Europe since 5 September.

On the left, his Red Bull Racing team-mate Mark Webber in the M37 S Premium ¬– 320PS of pure petrol V6 power for 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds – equipped with the Four-Wheel Active Steer of the S Premium model.

Ahead of them both: the 20.8km and 73 bends of perhaps the most iconic, and certainly the most demanding, racetrack in the world.

Hybrid or petrol? Vettel or Webber? The winner of the very special race, arranged to mark the start of M35h sales in Europe, was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. View the video above. Download it by clicking the video link on the left.

Webber was “blown away” by how responsive the M35h is, while Vettel – Infiniti’s first Global Brand Ambassador – said the encounter between the two team-mates on such a challenging track was “good fun.”

You can see just how much fun at: facebook.com/infinitieurope

Notes to editors

  • Infiniti is a sponsor of Red Bull Racing in 2011 and 2012.
  • Infiniti comes from Japan. Its line-up of performance sedans, coupés, convertibles, SUVs and crossovers is now being launched across the globe through a dedicated network of Infiniti Centres or dealerships which share a commitment to individualised and exceptional customer service. For more information, see Infiniti.com

Press information, Photographs and videos are available from www.infinitipress.eu. no password is required.

For further information, please contact:

Wayne Bruce
Communications Director
M: +44 7768 802176
E: wayne.bruce@infiniti.eu

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