Infiniti Q80

At the Paris Motor Show next week ,  Infiniti will unveil the Q80 Inspiration concept, a fastback sedan larger than any of its current production cars. The preview release suggests it will be an even greater tech powerhouse than the impressive Q50 Hybrid. The concept measures 198.9 inches long, making it a couple of inches longer than Infiniti's Q70 model. It's 122.2-inch wheelbase is a whole 8 inches longer than that of the Q70, hinting at a good amount of interior space. However, Infiniti describes the Q80 Inspiration as a four-seater.With a V6 it would get an adequate 360 horsepower, but Infiniti likely has something more powerful in mind. The Q80 Inspiration suggests that Infiniti may finally come up with a big, flagship sedan that would compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-class and Lexus LS.  In a description of the Q80 Inspiration released today, Infiniti says the car will feature “an advanced adaptive suspension” with a light chassis that “combines with the acoustic glass all around and additional sound deadening to promise a driving and ride experience among the very best.” “Infiniti is eager to show the upper range of our portfolio expansion,” Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti executive design director, said in a statement. “We wanted to capture that unforgettable feeling when you experience something important, something beautiful, something magnetic for the first time.”