2011 Infiniti M unveiled in Pebble Beach… virtually

2011 Infiniti M

Infiniti today provided a virtual launch of the new 2011 Infiniti M at the 2009 59th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The redesigned third-generation model will be the first Infiniti M sedan to be sold in all of the brand’s 32 markets, including Western Europe.

The 2011 M design is inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept, giving it a more elegant yet sporty stance. The model also features innovative technology such as blind spot intervention system, which alerts the driver if another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane during lane changes.

The 2011 Infiniti M will be available in a M37 and M56 designation, both powered by a V6 and V8 engine respectively. The M56 is expected to offer more than 400-hp. For Western Europe, the 2011 Infiniti M56 will be replaced by the V6 performance diesel. Despite performance increases, Nissan says that fuel-economy will be increased.

The 2011 Infiniti M will go on sale across the world in spring 2010. Like it or hate it? Let us know in the comments section after the jump.

Follow the jump for the press release and the high-res image gallery.

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Press Release:

2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut at Concours d’Elegance

Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

Like the current Infiniti M, the next-generation design will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. The M56 V8 is expected to offer more than 400 horsepower. For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a V6 performance diesel.

The 2011 Infiniti M also features a completely redesigned body, with authentic sports sedan proportions and evocative new styling with a low front end and deeply sculpted fenders inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept car. The new M interior promises to be pure Infiniti, highlighted by the use of innovative materials, an advanced climate control system, superior audio and an enhanced quality feel. Despite improved performance from the new engine lineup, fuel consumption will be reduced.

In addition, the 2011 M will continue Infiniti’s technology innovation leadership with a blind spot intervention system. This industry-first system is designed to help alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane during an intended lane change, and then help assist the driver in returning the vehicle toward the center of the original lane of travel.

The 2011 Infiniti M, which is scheduled to go on sale across the world starting from spring 2010, was revealed through a unique “video mapping” process – in which a “virtual M” was created on a 3D form. It is the world’s first “virtual only” (no physical vehicle) automotive application of this cutting-edge technology. The 2011 Infiniti M will make its official public debut later this year.

– By: Omar Rana