Is the Q50 Red Sport 400 fast?

My brother is planning on buying a Q50, and it looks like a really fast car. What’s the Q50 Red Sport’s top speed?

It’s always good to take an interest in what your family is doing—especially if that means potentially taking their new sports car for a test drive! The Q50 Red Sport has a top speed between *150** and 160 mph, but the exact performance of a car depends on a few factors:

  • Aerodynamics—the faster a car goes, the more air it will need to move out of the way. Because of that, sports car manufacturers aim for sleek bodies to shift the air more efficiently.
  • Gear ratio—the car’s engine only provides torque; it’s the gears that turn it into speed. A higher gear ratio means that the car can achieve higher speeds more easily.
  • Engine power—your car won’t be going anywhere soon without an engine powering it, and the stronger an engine is, the more torque it can produce.

Hopefully, this will give you a better idea of how cars reach such high speeds, and maybe you can use your knowledge to convince your brother to loan his car to you. Of course, before you hit the road, you’ll need to make sure that your car insurance is up to snuff. To do that quickly, just use the Jerry app.

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    Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti created the Q50 back in 2014 to compete with the likes of the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-class sedans. From the outset, it appears that Infiniti did a good job of creating an executive style that is also surprisingly affordable with a starting price well under $40,000 —- $37,625 if you want to be precise. The 2021 Infiniti Q50 comes in four trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory and Red Sport 400. The Sensory trim is all new for the 2021 model year. The top-end Red Sport 400 carries a heftier starting price tag of $56,775 and this trim is the focus of our piece today.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    Exterior - In Need Of Refresh

    The bold lines, 19-inch alloy wheels, angular headlamp and rear light design and enlarged grille give a stately yet dynamic feel to the Q50 Red Sport 400. Two new colors were also added for the new model year, namely Slate Gray and Grand Blue. It is worth mentioning the Q50 hasn’t seen a major redesign, ever. Even though it’s still a nice car to look at, it’s definitely in need of a full update.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    Interior - Unique But Needs An Update

    What you first notice when you get into any of the trim levels is the generous front-seat legroom, but rear seating is not quite as comfortable, unfortunately. The standard features on the Red Sport 400 are impressive, especially ADAS features (more below), but it’s a shame not to see more of an update on the Q50’s interior. It’s starting to feel a little bit dated, even on the higher trim levels. The materials and fit and finish could also use improvement if they want to compete with the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    On the inside you get a dual-screen infotainment system, operated from the steering wheel controls, touch or  control knob. It supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is handy, but while it is responsive and nicely presented, it is not the easiest infotainment system to use. Some nice additional features in the Red Sport, however, include a 16-speaker Bose sound system and power-adjustable seats with memory function.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    Powertrain and Performance

    One area in which Infiniti has definitely got right is the 3.0L V6 engine on the Q50. This standard unit outputs 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The top-end Red Sport 400 has twin turbochargers, giving a horsepower boost up to 400hp, as well as 350 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to get from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds, which is very impressive for a sedan of this size. The Q50 is available in both RWD and AWD.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    It’s a solid engine and the Q50 feels good to drive and performs well, but it has to be said that it’s not the most economical sedan out there. The AWD performs less well at 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. If you compare that to the competition it doesn’t look great. Even the AWD BMW M340i manages 33 mpg, and that is the higher-end variant like the Red Sport 400.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    Safety

    While not the most efficient, Infiniti has spent a great deal of time and attention on providing you with a safe sedan. Regardless of which trim you might consider, you do have to go above the base-level Pure trim to get the best features, but from the Luxe model up the package is quite generous. The mid-level Luxe comes with a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning. In the Red Sport 400, you also get rear cross traffic alert and forward emergency braking, too.

    2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400

    Infiniti

    Verdict: Solid, But Missing Key Elements

    The Red Sport 400 is a big step up in price but it comes with a lot of additional features plus a major power boost from the base model. While it’s a good performer, there’s really nothing drawing us to the Q50 Red Sport over a BMW M340i or Audi S4. However, where a Q50 could make a lot of sense for the right buyer is on the used side of things. Since the Q50 hasn’t seen any major updates in its entire lifespan, you can get a 2018 or even 2019 Q50 at a significant discount.

    Is the Infiniti Q50 red sport fast?

    The Q50 Red Sport uses a 400-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 with a quick 7-speed automatic made quicker still by paddle shifters that better modulate downshifts and expectations. The tester came with all-wheel drive and a quoted 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds.

    Is the red sport 400 worth it?

    Highs Lots of horsepower, keen handling, generous range of standard equipment. Lows Underwhelming cabin, not as quick as some rivals, less refined than competing models. Verdict The Q50 Red Sport 400 offers athletic driving dynamics, but rival models are quicker and have quieter cabins.

    What makes the red sport faster?

    But the Red Sport engine is considerably tuned particularly with the addition of a turbocharger which boosts the airflow allowing more fuel to be burned with greater power output in the same cylinders.

    How fast does a Infiniti Q50 sport go?

    Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent. You've heard correct—Infiniti Q50s can be pretty fast cars, but it also depends on the engine they're equipped with. Keep in mind, most Infinitis will have an electronic limiter to keep you at a 155 mph top speed for safety purposes.