Sebastian Vettel is now a two-time world champion in Formula One, but he is also Infiniti’s brand ambassador. To celebrate, the luxury automaker is making a limited edition version of the FX crossover in his name. 200 units will be distributed across Europe and the Middle East, and order books have been opened.
The car was unveiled as a pre-production concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show back in September, and the Vetteled FX is only available with a 5.0-liter V8. This is the engine from the FX 50S and has been tweaked to deliver 420 hp instead of the original 390 hp rating.
Performance figures sit at an impressive 5.6 seconds for the standard sprint. This is partly because of the extra power, and partly due to the fact the FX has is 101 lbs (44 kg) lighter, thanks to the use of carbon fiber components ans new 21-inch alloy rims that come with a black finis
Performance figures sit at an impressive 5.6 seconds for the standard sprint. This is partly because of the extra power, and partly due to the fact the FX has is 101 lbs (44 kg) lighter, thanks to the use of carbon fiber components ans new 21-inch alloy rims that come with a black finis