07.22.2011
, Circuit of Nürburgring, Germany
SEBASTIAN VETTEL AND MARK WEBBER GO HEAD TO HEAD AROUND THE NORDSCHLEIFE IN INFINITI ROAD CARS
Red Bull Racing drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber started their German Grand Prix weekend early this week, when they took each other on racing around the famous Nordschleife circuit in high performance Infiniti road cars.
The team mates, currently leading the Formula One World Championship, were given the keys to a 3.7 litre V6 Infiniti M37s and an Infiniti M35h – Infiniti’s most powerful car to date and the fastest accelerating production hybrid in the world. They competed for one high speed lap around the legendary 14 mile (22.8km) track demonstrating truly Inspired Performance.
From the 2011 season, Infiniti is a major partner of the Red Bull Racing team and features prominently on the race-winning RB7 driven by Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
About the cars Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber drove:
Infiniti M35h
- Decoupling V6 engine, 68 PS electric motor, lithium ion battery pack
- Regenerative braking, low-speed audible warning system plus Dynamic Safety Shield and Connectiviti+ infotainment system
- Rear wheel drive with power from both V6 engine and electric motor
- Automatic 7-speed, with manual override and electronic control
- 7.0 l/100km fuel consumption and 162 g/km CO2
- 0-100kph: 5.5 seconds
Infiniti M37S
- 3.7-litre V6 petrol VVEL (Variable Valve Event Lift)
- 235kw (320ps) @ 7,000 rpm
- 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode magnesium paddle shifts
- Rear-wheel drive with four-wheel active steer (4WAS)
- 0-100kph: 6.2 seconds
About Infiniti
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, reflects its brand promise “Inspired Performance” with a model line-up of sedans, coupés, SUVs and crossovers featuring exhilarating performance, emotive design and cutting edge technology. Infiniti continues to launch across the globe through a dedicated network of Infiniti Centres that share a commitment to exceptional hospitality throughout the entire period of ownership.
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For further information on Infiniti in Formula One, contact:
Tom Foy
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