The Essence originally debuted at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show and was seen by some as the highly anticipated Infiniti version of the Nissan GT-R. A twin-turbocharged and direct-injected 3.7-liter V6 engine rated at a claimed 432 horsepower pointed in that direction. However, a rear-drive electric motor and 158-hp lithium-ion battery pack made the packaging seem less feasible for production, though the claimed 592-hp combined rating certainly looked good on the spec sheet. What is clear, though, is that Infiniti is intent on using the Essence to market a new design language and the brand as a whole.







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