2011 Infiniti M: First Official Photos of all-new Luxury Sports Sedan

In a special presentation at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California, Infiniti unveiled the all-new 2011 M executive sports saloon through a 3-dimensional holographic presentation. The Japanese brand also released the first official photos of the mid-size sedan that will be sold for the first time around the world in 32 markets including Western Europe. The trio of German executive sedans, the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, should be considered the new M's closest competitors.

The third generation of Infiniti's M sedan comes with a completely new body that takes styling cues from the firm's latest production and concept cars such as the Essence sports study blending organic shapes with swoopy lines and sculptured wings - though we must say that the front-end design does look similar to the Nissan Maxima.

Moving to the new M's interior, as with most cars of the kind, Infiniti customers will feel right at home with the styling. The Japanese brand promises that the M will stand out thanks to the use of innovative materials, an advanced climate control system, superior audio and an enhanced quality feel.

The next-generation M saloon will be offered in the States and other markets with two new gasoline engine configurations. The 2011 M37, which will replace the current M35 and its 303 HP 3.5-liter V6, is powered by the company's new 3.7-liter V6 producing around 330 horsepower. The range-topping 2011 M56 that takes the place of the current M45 and its 325 HP 4.5L V8 is moved by a new 5.6-liter V8 said to deliver over 400 horsepower.

For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a Renault-sourced V6 performance diesel with an output of around 265 horsepower.

Infiniti did not disclose if the new M will be available with all-wheel drive versions in addition to the standard rear-wheel-drive models.

The new M sedan is scheduled to go on sale across the world as a 2011MY starting from Spring 2010. More details and photos will be released closer to the launch date.

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Final Call: Infiniti Announces 2010MY M35 and M45 Pricing

If you don't care much about the all-new 2011 M sedan or simply don't have the patience to wait until next Spring for it to arrive at Infiniti's showrooms, then perhaps you may want to check out the current model. The only changes for the 2010 model year M35 and M45 sedans concern the revised exterior and interior color selections and combinations while the Mobile Entertainment System Package is now included only as part of the Premium Package (M45), instead of as a stand-alone option.

And that's about it as even prices remain unchanged from the previous model year.

Powered by a 303-horsepower V6 engine, the rear-wheel drive M35 comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission with prices starting at $45,800 while the all-wheel drive variant that's equipped with a five-speed auto is priced from $47,950.

As for the range-topping M45 that features a 325-horsepower V8 coupled to a five-speed auto, the rear-wheel drive model is priced from $52,150 and the all-wheel drive version, from $54,650.

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2011 Infiniti M Teaser Sketch - Special 3D Virtual Unveiling to take Place at Pebble Beach

Here's the first teaser sketch of the all-new, third generation Infiniti M luxury sedan that is scheduled to arrive at the firm's showrooms on both sides of the Atlantic in early 2010. We'll get our first look of the 2011 Infiniti M at the 59th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 14. However, the reveal will be entirely computer-generated, as no physical car will be used. To explain, Infiniti said that it will use a special technology to project a rendering of the 2011 M into a rough 3D foam model using topographical site-specific video projection imaging to mimic the vehicle's physical presence.

It remains to be seen if the new M will be revealed in the flesh at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show or if Infiniti will choose another major international auto show.

The third generation M sedan is expected to be offered with the Nissan Group's latest 3.7-liter V6 gasoline engine as well as a V8 variant while Infiniti is also said to be readying a hybrid drivetrain for the luxury sedan.

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