Exciting Ride with Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti FX in Abu Dhabi
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Thrilling Event in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 1, 2012: Two-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel, currently leading the championship, visited the Abu Dhabi racetrack early in the morning to give the first customers of the FX Vettel Edition from Infiniti a chance to ride with him in exhilarating laps at the Al Forsan Motorsports Center. A collection of images from this fantastic event is available.
Details of the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition
After a warm welcome with the first customers of this limited-edition luxury SUV, capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h, Vettel took the wheel of the vehicle, showcasing its true capabilities to its new owners.
Features and Technologies
The FX Vettel Edition from Infiniti boasts the following specifications:
- 5.0-liter V8 engine
- 420 horsepower
- Technologies inspired by Formula One racing
- Advanced aerodynamic features
- Carbon fiber components
The price of the vehicle starts at $136,000 (depending on the country where the car is sold). Vettel drove the first unit of this unique model, which rolled off the production line at Infiniti's global factory in Tochigi, Japan, last month, prior to the Japanese Grand Prix.
Comments from Sebastian Vettel
Vettel expressed: "I tested the production version of this car for the first time in Japan ahead of the Grand Prix there, and I was genuinely impressed. Today, meeting the Infiniti customers was fantastic; I saw the smiles on their faces and felt their joy in owning an Infiniti."
Event Photos
High-resolution photos from the event in Abu Dhabi are available. Please visit the following link:
More Information
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Partnership with Red Bull Racing
It is noteworthy that since the 2011 season, Infiniti has been a key partner of the Red Bull Racing team. In 2012, this relationship deepened, with Infiniti prominently featured on the Red Bull Racing RB8 car and on the attire of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Last year, Vettel was appointed as the first global ambassador for the Infiniti brand.
