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Automobile on 17th November 2010 |
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Following the success of their concept car, Infiniti will unveil the Infiniti Essence Sculpture at the Los Angeles Auto Show in a few days.
Crafted from resin by the same creative minds behind the Essence concept, the Essence sculpture will only be produced in a limited run of 300 examples.
Infiniti has contacted Louis Vuitton, asking the luxury products to develop a carrying case (pictured below) for the No. One unit of the Essence Sculpture.

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Anakin in
Automobile on 7th October 2009 |
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Over the weekend the 2.4 million dollar Infiniti Essence Concept car was on display at the Louis Vuitton store in Troy, Michigan’s Somerset Collection Mall.
The car is part of a nationwide tour by Infiniti to keep in touch with customers during 2009, since they’ve decided to stay out of auto shows this year.
Since the car was developed with custom LV luggage, they’re stopping at as many stores as they can and throwing a little bash for select customers”


Presented this week at the Geneva Motor Show, the Infiniti Essence is a celebration of the firm’s 20th anniversary but also an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future in terms of design and eco-friendly technologies.
The car in fact is a high-performance, petrol/electric hybrid 4.7-meters long coupe with rear-wheel drive, powered by a system that combines a twin-turbocharged version of Infiniti’s familiar 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 440HP with a new a type of electric motor, called 3D Motor that provides 160HP and draws power from a compact lithium-ion battery pack in the boot area. The two motors can work independently or together.
“An Essence owner is characterised by his or her fearless self confidence; he or she is an intellectual hero rather than just a successful money maker” said Francois Bancon, General Manager.

