Infiniti G37

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Infiniti G37
2008 Infiniti G37 Sport
Manufacturer Infiniti
Parent company Nissan
Production 2008-present (coupe)

2009-present (sedan)
Assembly Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan
Predecessor Infiniti G35
Class Luxury sport compact
Body style(s) 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Nissan FM platform
Engine(s) 3.7L 330 hp (250 kW) V6 VQ37VHR
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Length 183.1 in (4651 mm)
Width 71.8 in (1824 mm)
Height Automatic: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Manual: 54.9 in (1394 mm)
Related Nissan 350Z
Infiniti FX
Infiniti G35
Infiniti M

The Infiniti G37 is a luxury car by Infiniti. The coupe version was unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show[1] and is currently available for sale as a 2008 model.[2] The G37 coupe, like its predecessor the G35 Coupe, is marketed simply as the G Coupe making it more of a second generation than a replacement. Although available a year later, the G37 parallels the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan (marketed as the G Sedan). In Japan, the G37 will join the updated G Sedan under the Nissan Skyline (V36) nameplate.[3]

G37 sedan was unveiled in Geneva Motor Show for the European market.[4]. It features the same basic engine as the G37 coupe, but engine power was reduced to 306 hp and 258 ft-lb of torque.[5]

Infiniti has confirmed that a G37 retractable hardtop convertible is being planned. A February 2009 release is expected for the US market.[6]

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[edit] Overview

[edit] Exterior

While the 2008 G37's exterior styling is all new, the vehicle bears resemblance to its 2007 G sedan counterpart, as well as the previous generation G coupe. 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels are standard, and 19-inch (480 mm) wheels are optional. [7]

[edit] Interior

According to an early review, much of the interior appears to be closely tailored after that of the 2007 G35 sedan.[8]

[edit] Engine

A new engine, the VQ37VHR, replaces the VQ35DE 3.5 liter engine used in the previous generation. It shares improvements with the G Sedan's VQ35HR. The 3.7 liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 powerplant is rated at 330 hp (246 kW) and 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) of torque with a 7,500 rpm redline. This is also the first engine to use Nissan's Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) technology in the US.[7]

Early dynamometer readings conducted during a magazine test indicate that the G37 manual transmission produces 287 hp (214 kW) and 236 lb·ft (320 N·m) of torque at the rear wheels, a significant improvement compared to 236 hp (176 kW) and 218 lb·ft (296 N·m) of torque at the wheels in the previous G35 six-speed coupe model.[9]

[edit] Transmission

A 5-speed automatic with manual mode is standard on the base and "Journey" trim levels with a 6-speed manual being standard on the "Sport 6MT" trim level.[2] It has been rumored that the new Jatco 7AT transmission will be featured on all 2009 models like in the European version. [10]



[edit] Chassis

The vehicle is built on an enhanced version of Infiniti's FM platform and is 36% more rigid than the previous generation. Available as an option is the Infiniti's 4-Wheel Active Steer system (4WAS) which can alter the front steering ratios as well as the rear suspension geometry for improved handling.[7]



[edit] References

  1. ^ 2007 New York Auto Show Preview: Curvaceous 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe To Debut. Edmunds.com Inside Line (May 03, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  2. ^ a b Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 G37 Coupe. Nissan • Infiniti News Bureau (August 1, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  3. ^ Nissan Skyline Coupe Announced In Japan. Serious Wheels (April 24, 2007).
  4. ^ 2008 Infiniti G37 Sedan
  5. ^ Infiniti launches G37 Sedan, EX37 crossover for Europe
  6. ^ Infiniti G37 Convertible Will Be Retractable Hardtop
  7. ^ a b c 2008 G37 Coupe Overview. Nissan • Infiniti News Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  8. ^ First Drive: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe. Edmunds.com Inside Line (May 20, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
  9. ^ Infiniti G37 Coupe Dyno Results. Automobile Magazine (2007-05-21).
  10. ^ Template:Cite web http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080226.005/infiniti-g37-coupe-for-europe

Additional:
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe. Car and Driver (2007-03).
Infiniti G37 Leaked Early: Tons of Details. Gotakon (2007-03-20).
Infiniti G37 features new VQ37VHR engine. Paul Tan (2007-03).
Infiniti G37 Coupe Gallery and Information. AutomoBlog (2007-03-24).

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