The Infiniti Essence concept car, shown to the world for the first time four months ago at the Geneva Motor Show, will conclude its pan-European tour at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed taking in place on 3/4/5th July in the UK.
But the Essence concept car isn’t the only Infiniti to be making its UK debut. The luxury automotive brand from Japan will also be giving visitors to the Festival a sneak preview of the forthcoming G37 Convertible model which goes on sale in the UK this September.
The Essence concept was created as a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future. The dramatic design, technology and performance statement is a 600PS petrol/electric hybrid coupe with rear-wheel drive. It will be on display on Goodwood’s FoS-TECH pavilion display and also on the famous Goodwood Hillclimb where it will be driven in public for the first time.
“While the Essence concept car is a tempting glimpse into Infiniti’s future, our cars, facilities and growth plans in the Middle East region are very much tangible” commented Abhijeet Pandit, General Manager, Infiniti Business Unit in the Middle East. “One of the brand’s distinctive ‘IREDI’ retail facilities has been operational in Kuwait City since March 2008 and more facilities will be open in the coming period. Our customer promise is a unique combination of peace of mind, hospitality and driving pleasure – all factors which will continue the Infiniti success story in our region.”
Joining Essence on the Hillclimb – and later in the Sunday Times newspaper supercar paddock – will be the 320PS, V6 powered G37 Convertible shown in right-hand drive form for the first time. Offered in a choice of two comprehensively equipped models, both featuring a metal three-piece folding roof, the G37 Convertible has been designed without compromise to look as beautiful with the top up as it does down.
