Infiniti Essence coming in 2010

The 2009 Geneva motor Show has seen the Nissan luxury brand making waves all over Europe there are not signs that the Japanese automaker is slowing down. It all started with the unwrapping of the stunning Infiniti Essence Concept, a 2-seater rear-wheel-drive coupe with a turbocharged V6 gasoline hybrid system generating 600hp to match its show-stealing sheet metal.

Then the bombshell was revealed: Infiniti intends to shift its entire lineup to the hybrid system beginning with the M sedan in September of 2010. There are also reports going around that a model derived from the Essence concept will be coming out next year in the European market. Further reports say that Infiniti will give up its gas-electric hybrid setup in the Essence in favor of the diesel-electric hybrid system. Although details about pricing have not yet been released for the model but Nissan said that customers willing to purchase a diesel hybrid would be in the luxury class. Of course, in theory, a diesel-electric setup would be more economical than its gasoline-electric counterpart. There are plans already by Nissan to open a V6 diesel powerplant in its European crossovers in 2010, this could point to the powerplant we can expect in the Essence version.
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sector - 3/5/2009 4:31:03 PM

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Yeeeeaaaaaaahhhh buddy,

I'm putting my deposit down asap :)

ghosthunter - 3/5/2009 6:08:32 PM

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typically i don't buy cars that cost more than half of my annual income, but i think i just find an exception.
i hope they put in a gas engine ( at least as an option) for U.S. market. there are many of people who like high revving engines.

NannerPus - 3/5/2009 9:34:59 PM

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I'm glad we are finally getting an Infiniti with some decent flame-surfacing. Don't worry my friends, I am sure that the production car won't have a front that looks like a hamster with its cheeks stuffed with nuts. I am happy they are keeping the catfish design language, however.

NannerPus NannerPus!

E36er - 3/6/2009 1:07:25 AM

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Totally nice. Can't wait to see how the production model turns out.

ghosthunter - 3/9/2009 12:04:05 AM

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woo. i get voted down because??? there is nothing offensive in my post. all i said was i like the look of this car, and have gas engine as option would be nice..

those German fantards... unbelievable.

bigmotov - 3/5/2009 4:36:58 PM

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Hopefully it doesn't stray too far from the concept because that thing is hot!

formula666 - 3/5/2009 4:37:26 PM

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SMOKIN'!!!
- F666

_43LE - 3/5/2009 4:58:14 PM

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Bravo, it seem like Infiniti really understands what it takes to win over enthusiasts.

answer - 3/5/2009 5:08:25 PM

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Seems like Infiniti has a good strategy going of just doing the opposite of what Acura does.

_43LE - 3/5/2009 5:12:57 PM

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lol +1

BarackBush - 3/5/2009 10:55:55 PM

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So true, Infiniti has an idea of where they are going...Acura is clueless

gkearns56 - 3/6/2009 11:50:46 AM

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You mean you didn't like the "shield" look that all Acuras have upfront. Now that plastic shield is inspiring - not!! Beautiful car Infiniti!!

pchera01 - 3/5/2009 5:11:13 PM

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wow, nissan/infiniti is on the move

sigmabody - 3/5/2009 5:19:07 PM

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I'll believe it when I see it.

OneOfOne - 3/14/2009 2:46:59 PM

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the camaro died once. get your mullet ready so it can die again.

theoptimisticpessimist - 3/5/2009 5:21:56 PM

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I wonder how toned down from the concept it's going to be.

chris357 - 3/6/2009 9:56:46 AM

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The FX45 stayed pretty close to concept on the exterior.

LexSucks - 3/5/2009 5:22:00 PM

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Clockwork Orange

jeffy210 - 3/5/2009 5:23:44 PM

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I love it, don't get me wrong, but for some reason it invokes memories of the Riviera.

Hachee2001 - 3/6/2009 9:25:38 AM

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I don't disagree. I love it too, but there's a similarity. Like it or not, the Riviera (and I assume you're thinking of the last one made), I think, was one of the earliest cars to use swept back, cat's eye lights. It also had a flowing coke bottel shape that tapered towards the rear. It wasn't a perfect design, as it was marred a bit by its front drive proportions, but it was a very good one, and definitely underrated because of the Buick badge.

Hachee2001 - 3/9/2009 9:07:47 AM

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that's bottle, not bottel.

and I saw a Riv on the street yesterday, first time in a long time....and the cat's eye lights aren't really cat's eyes! I think I was thinking of the way the front end curves around to the sides, and the way the hood lines sweep back with the fenders rising up a bit from the hood lines to the side edges.

abcd - 3/5/2009 5:34:19 PM

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This diesel-hybrid system will be probably a lot more expensive than petrol-hybrid, not sure about it cost effectiveness for buyer.

Brembo - 3/5/2009 5:42:00 PM

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Am I mistaking or is it missing side mirrors?

NannerPus - 3/5/2009 9:39:41 PM

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Whoa.....slow down there brembo.....this is a SHOW CAR, not a real car. Nothing about this is real yet.

Star - 3/5/2009 5:45:59 PM

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Bring it Infiniti, geeks seem to like it. On the other hand we, the enthusiasts will stick with German brands.

_43LE - 3/5/2009 6:14:35 PM

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Remember Star, at you not with you...

answer - 3/5/2009 6:32:24 PM

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Star is the type of dude that loves to act like he would choose a 1980's South American-made VW bug over a brand new Ferrari just because it's "German".

But in reality, the only thing Star rides is his local bus.

Star - 3/5/2009 6:47:11 PM

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Well, at least is not the short bus you and 43LE are riding.

_43LE - 3/5/2009 10:56:23 PM

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Why should we ignore him? He's actually comic relief. Remember, we're laughing at him, not with him.

Star - 3/5/2009 11:25:08 PM

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"We" meaning you and Teknik because everybody else is busy deboosting the two of you. LOL...

_43LE - 3/6/2009 9:18:09 AM

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Wow, someone is delusional.

Star - 3/6/2009 9:33:55 AM

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That would be you.

_43LE - 3/6/2009 9:44:54 AM

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Well, at least I can count and understand what deboost is, apparently you don't.

OneOfOne - 3/14/2009 2:48:08 PM

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you mean nazis who cannot afford cars yet but want to be on the net. like you.

PerformanceGuy - 3/5/2009 5:59:14 PM

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Awesome work Infiniti. This truly is a amazing car and can't wait for you all to put it into production!!

theoptimisticpessimist - 3/5/2009 6:43:06 PM

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Yes the museum is waiting.

henbmw - 3/5/2009 7:10:49 PM

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Imagine: GT-R speed and Infiniti's newfound refinement....could be incredible.

EL34 - 3/5/2009 8:25:20 PM

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That nasty Infiniti looks like an old stinkin' catfish :-(

answer - 3/6/2009 11:14:49 AM

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You're the expert.

B7FAN - 3/6/2009 7:30:18 AM

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you know what Teknik....what cars do you like i only see you killing BMW while you drive a a suzuki weekend special...lolol...try to be a car enthusiast not a BMW trashing enthusiast because your words mean nothing if you can only talk trash about 1 company. grow up and get out of your moms basement and get your self educated. you probably talk in the 3rd person.....they have places for people like you her it is http://www.sesamestreet.org/home and you elmo,grimace,bert,ernie and big bird can trash talk any thing you want.

lexusrox123 - 3/6/2009 9:06:53 AM

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Is there any significance with the alphanumeric phrase "EL34" ?

_43LE - 3/6/2009 9:20:59 AM

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Yes, he's the opposite of me, 43LE.

Star - 3/6/2009 9:32:37 AM

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If he is the opposite of you, he must be a great man.

_43LE - 3/6/2009 9:45:54 AM

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Yeah that makes sense, that's why everyone here hates him and deboosts him for his stupid comments. As I said, you are delusional.

Star - 3/6/2009 1:46:13 PM

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43LE, did you forget to take your medicine again?

_43LE - 3/6/2009 2:00:40 PM

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No, but apparently you never take yours.

Star - 3/6/2009 2:56:10 PM

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Not everybody is on pills like you? Capisci?

_43LE - 3/6/2009 2:58:16 PM

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At least I'm having more fun, all you do is hate.

Star - 3/6/2009 6:14:45 PM

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LE43 "At least I'm having more fun, all you do is hate".

Hate? LOL... That's really funny especially coming from YOU. I thought that's YOUR specialty.

I'm having good clean fun taking jabs at the subpar Asian products(cars). It's you ,"teknik", "answer" and a few other REAL HATERS that don't have anything better to do than spread hate around these forums.
Take it easy and have some fun. I know I am.

Star - 3/6/2009 9:39:20 PM

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"BMWnews",

I know there is a deeper reason you act like a clown in these forums than just your dementia. I know about your struggle...I know you are mentally challenged. Make peace with yourself and accept what you are.

_43LE - 3/6/2009 11:20:46 PM

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Remember Star, at you not with you...

Star - 3/7/2009 1:08:10 PM

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We got it buddy, you don't know when you are suppose to laugh and when not. I would say that's the sign of a serious condition.

BarackBush - 3/5/2009 9:35:04 PM

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Does anyone read. They are not going to build it. Its a study for future design influence.

Have they ever sold any upper tier car with success?

answer - 3/5/2009 11:56:39 PM

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For the curious:

"aMswer" = "Nannerpus"

The fact that Nannerpus had to make a second username with the sole purpose of impersonating me makes me think I really did something to piss him off.

And for that, I am extremly proud.

M53R - 3/6/2009 8:14:54 AM

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Answer

Don't bother wasting your time replying to children like "teknik" and the other kids all over the site. If we don't give them attention, they might just disappear..

Star - 3/6/2009 9:40:56 AM

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Listening to a dialog between "m53r" and "answer" is like listening to a dialog between dumb and dumberer. Do you seriously believe there is a difference between you(m53r), "teknik" and "answer"? Please..

_43LE - 3/6/2009 9:51:46 AM

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Star, if you were literate you would easily understand that "Answer" and "M53R" are the voices of reason and Teknik and you are not. It's easy for you to relate to Teknik, you think like him, but just on the opposite side. We all see you as a troll anyways. Remember we're laughing at you, not with you.

Star - 3/6/2009 10:02:23 AM

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You and "teknik" are the same person, buddy. We know it. You "both" go around repeating the same thing in every thread regardless of the subject. We are tired of your c**p. Talk cars or *** *** **** ***.

_43LE - 3/6/2009 11:05:14 AM

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Ok, Star I will follow your orders, yes sir! In the meantime...when you're talking your hate, we're laughing at you, not with you.

Me repeating the same thing? All you do is go around a spread your hate of anything Asian. I provide social commentary. What's worse, providing social commentary or spreading hate?

Again, if you had half a brain you would realize that I make quite a few comments about cars, but then again, you are delusional.

Star - 3/6/2009 1:27:40 PM

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Anything Asian? You really need to STOP LYING! I NEVER said Asians can't do anything right. Quite the contrary. I even recommended their electronics and their food. On the other hand I simply cannot recommend their cars because we all know... Asians CAN'T BUILD CARS.
Asians are great, their cars ARE NOT!!!

_43LE - 3/6/2009 1:59:16 PM

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You are seriously delusional.

Star - 3/6/2009 2:54:46 PM

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Forgot your pills again?

_43LE - 3/6/2009 3:00:49 PM

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Yes, I forgot my pills, you are so smart for pointing that out. That is quite original, what a knee slapper!

Star - 3/6/2009 6:58:45 PM

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Original? No. True? Absolutely!

Star - 3/6/2009 7:00:17 PM

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The above comment is for you, LE43.

_43LE - 3/6/2009 11:24:34 PM

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Star, all I can do is laugh! This is like the 10th time that you've written LE34 instead of 43LE. Just shows your ineptitude. Remember, at you not with you...

Star - 3/7/2009 8:58:39 AM

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Stop whining LE34...Ha, ha..

_43LE - 3/7/2009 11:04:54 AM

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I'm not whining, I'm laughing at you, not with you! LOL.

Star - 3/7/2009 1:05:23 PM

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I guess that's the reason you get deboosted so often. You laugh when nobody else does. LMAO..

Autoegr525 - 3/6/2009 2:41:10 AM

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Sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me

JUGNU - 3/6/2009 5:26:29 AM

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I like this new infiniti's design but there is something which reminds of other cars, i mean it's not entirely original. Looks like G37ized Aston Martin V8 Vantage, also front fascia reminds me of Mazda RX-8 and sometimes the profile looks like Chrysler Crossfire.
Anyway it looks great and the powertrain is equally stunning. Please make it Nissan.

JUGNU

komododave - 3/6/2009 8:33:46 AM

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That's pretty dang ambitious, especially considering the current automotive climate. An entire lineup of hybrid cars? Even Lexus doesn't have that and it took them years to get to where they are with the hybrid models available. It took ten years of development in Toyota's before they put it in a Lexus. And unless Nissan has been hard at work, the hybrid system they'll use is Toyota's since that's what nissans use. That's putting a lot of eggs in one unprofitable basket with a technology that could be eclipsed by something else before their plan finishes. Good for you Infiniti for trying, but I'll believe it when I see it.

lexusrox123 - 3/6/2009 9:04:14 AM

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anybody thinkin' GranTurismo when they see that pic? sure looks like it, and it looks good

lexusrox123 - 3/6/2009 9:07:21 AM

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there are no side mirrors

t_bone - 3/6/2009 9:31:21 AM

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Wow. I wish Nissan would pick up on some of this styling, curves > polygons.

gosha33 - 3/6/2009 2:09:57 PM

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This is directed solely to STAR...

I understand that you adore everything that's German automobile, however I must say that you are slightly delusional. And here is my thinking...
I've had a privilege of owning a couple of MB and BMW and currently I own a 2008 911 turbo, by the way if you need a list of cars that I've owned, I will gladly provide it. Anyhow, back to what I was saying. Yes, German car's in general are great cars to drive. But if you don't mind, please define what a car should be? A car is a mean of transportation, that is to get you from point A to point B. That is the sole purpose of a car. Reliability, quickness, handling among other things are just attributes to that. Now if you are arguing that Japanese or for that matter Asia cars don't fit that bill and with a much better track record than any of the above mentioned carmakers, well that SIR, you are and idiot and obviously a very biased person. Now your counter argument could of course be that you are an enthusiast and hence your statement. Well, lets see! How many cars can outperform the GTR? Being that you are a car enthusiast, please enlighten me.

Thanks,
GL.

NannerPus - 3/6/2009 5:13:22 PM

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goash, you are confusing "video game speed" with the "true joy of driving". BMW delivers joy, nissan delivers numbers. Totally different critters friend. There is a reason why people pay a premium to have the daily experience of joy that BMW delivers. No maker is perfect and no one seriously makes a claim like that, but there are real differences and once you have had a rich variety of experience you can choose which brand attribute you value. For the BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari people they are Joy, Exhilaration, Precision, Connection, Control, and Performance. Of course, that's my opinion and who takes a singing banana puppet sitting on pancakes seriously?

NannerPus NannerPus

Htay7500 - 3/7/2009 12:27:00 AM

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"goash, you are confusing "video game speed" with the "true joy of driving". BMW delivers joy, nissan delivers numbers. Totally different critters friend. There is a reason why people pay a premium to have the daily experience of joy that BMW delivers. No maker is perfect and no one seriously makes a claim like that, but there are real differences and once you have had a rich variety of experience you can choose which brand attribute you value. For the BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari people they are Joy, Exhilaration, Precision, Connection, Control, and Performance. Of course, that's my opinion and who takes a singing banana puppet sitting on pancakes seriously?"

One prime example of pure ignorance and bias.

gosha33 - 3/6/2009 2:15:19 PM

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The point I was trying to make is this: I love German cars as much as the next guy/gal, but to say or to ignore Asian cars and reduce them to nothing more then a tin product. Really? You must be consuming something that can only be prescribed or according to US government deemed illegal.

Star - 3/6/2009 4:50:08 PM

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Agents, I think we can agree that "Teknik's" comments went a little beyond what is acceptable on a public forum. It is really time for him to go.

Star - 3/6/2009 9:20:03 PM

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Nice try, Teknik. I guess you already know you will be banned...personal attacks are a NO NO. Adios muchachos...

THESCOOTER - 3/6/2009 5:23:12 PM

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I have to say this concept captures the Essence of what Infiniti is trying to do very effectively, adding a more emotional tone to a performance vehicle relative to say a more mechanically derived BMW (see M1 concept). Man this shows us (or should) that these guys are serious about winning people over beyond the spec sheet and taking chances (like deviated color interior -- awesome BTW) with carriage style luggage by LV which clearly adds to the overall thoughtfulness of the concept. However, with all of this high praise I am offering, do we really think that Nissan will develop a niche vehicle like this in a market that could conceivably fall to sub 9 million annual units? I don;t think that is where they are going to be investing their money for the time being -- the devastated economy will unfortunately hurt we vehicle enthusiasts I;m afraid in the short term. We all have to get real, no one is buying anything right now; awesome cars included. Essence tops my Hope List however.

LexSucks - 3/6/2009 5:24:11 PM

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Here's some pics of the car from clockwork orange. for some reason this is the first car I thought of when I saw the Infiniti.
http://www.imcdb.org/images/003/444.jpg
http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/centaur/probe/a1_adam_probe16.jpg

222max - 3/7/2009 12:47:25 PM

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You have GOT to be kidding me.

Star - 3/6/2009 9:41:09 PM

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Rebadged Nissan concept. Hmmm...

_43LE - 3/6/2009 11:28:49 PM

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Remember Star, at you not with you...

Star - 3/7/2009 9:01:25 AM

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You seem to care a lot about what I'm writing since you always make sure to respond all of my posts. Admit it, I give some sense to your pathetic life

_43LE - 3/7/2009 11:07:18 AM

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Yes, poor little me, I have a pathetic life. You figured it all out. Actually, I've received funding to study people like you on the internet, you're my own little case study and play toy...

Star - 3/7/2009 12:59:33 PM

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43LE,

take a look in the mirror. There is your best case study.

Anyway, I will stop responding to you, so make sure to cherish the moments when you had the mighty "Star" responding to a nobody like you. I don't doubt that you will continue to follow me around like a puppy because that's what losers do, but try to up your game a little.

Enjoy your stay with both your online identities, Teknik and 43LE.

_43LE - 3/7/2009 4:05:10 PM

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Case study #1 (aka Star) still exhibits signs of delusion and grandeur. Subject has previously exhibited some signs but this latest outburst has confirmed his previous suspected low ego and self worth. Further study needed for this this truly interesting specimen.

Star - 3/7/2009 1:37:46 PM

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Look up in the dictionary for a definition of racism, idiot! You are keep repeating a word you don't even understand. Go to school!!!