2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe

[mikeyb]

http://www.nissansportmag.com/images/2008_G_Coupe_Sketch.jpg

This sketch, released by Infiniti on January 10th, depicts what the ’08 G35 Coupe will look like (above left illustration). Compared with the previously released G35 Concept (above right photograph), the most striking aspect is the front fascia. The nose has been rounded and softened, compared with the almost angular face of the Concept G35. Whether the result of production or safety requirements (or perhaps aero development), this styling iteration lessens the initial visual impact of the car. To combat this, the grille becomes a more prominent feature, using the same Japanese katana (sword) chrome slats that were employed so effectively in the G35 sedan. Looking just beneath this, the twin lower air intakes on the concept car have morphed into a more conventional rectangular radiator opening flanked by two other intakes. These intakes appear ideally placed (and large enough) to feed cool air directly to the VQ35HR (if that is indeed the engine) for maximum effect.

The catamaran styling of the hood and front fenders separate the Infiniti from its Nissan corporate brethren. The hood features curves and sharp creases which blend smoothly into a sweeping roofline. The L-shaped headlights appear to contain dual High Intensity Discharge (HID) arrays and side reflector strip. The sides are equally fascinating, with upper and lower accent lines which emphasize the sensuous curves and sweep of the bulged fender flares. The upper line sweeps slightly downward and across the conventional door handle of the car, making the wedge styling more apparent. Rocker panels are equally fascinating, with a sweep to emphasize the ‘coke-bottle’ styling from the powerful fender flares. The greenhouse of both the sketch and the concept G35C promise a sweeping, airy view from the cockpit, but it remains to be seen whether the B-pillar has been eliminated to make way for a frameless door. As expected, the twin camera “mirrors” of the concept car have been replaced with more conventional side mounted mirrors. Likewise, the 20” wheels on the concept car look to be replaced with more conventional 18 or 19” wheels to fill the wheel wells. Current G35 drivers will note the styling of the ten-spoke wheel in the sketch is a development of the unique Infiniti wheel theme.

In summary, this 3/4 sketch of the ’08 G35 Coupe promises a dynamic, stunning experience. And this before the engine is even fired! Unique styling features are used to separate this Infiniti model from the upcoming Z car and indeed, from anything else in the world. Nissan Sport looks forward to viewing and driving the newest version of this high-end sport coupe and giving you the inside scoop! --David Muramoto, Senior Editor - Nissan Sport Magazine

Second Takes
The sketch of the new G doesn’t wow me, but then again most sketches don’t wow. While I fell in love with the initial Coupe Concept, I can see why Infiniti backed off on some of the aggressive styling features. First, Infiniti designers clearly felt the need to keep the synergy between the G Sedan and the G coupe, hence the similar front fascias. Second, Infiniti’s target market for the Coupe isn’t the 25-year-old male seeking an aggressive sports car--it’s an older buyer who’s more conservative and more likely to be female. I’ll hold off final judgment on the design until I can see the Coupe in person. Of course the entire Nissan Sport staff can’t wait to lift the hood to see what’s hiding underneath. I’d love to be able to call this the 2008 G38 Coupe.

--Dave Bexfield, Managing Editor - Nissan Sport Magazine

I saw the Coupe in person January 7. And I can’t say one word about it (and no, they wouldn’t even let me open the hood).

--Yuichi Kurosawa, Writer - Nissan Sport Magazine

Unfortunately the latest sketch is just that, a single view of what the new 2008 Infiniti Coupe is supposed to look like... and Yuichi isn't talking. That said, I like it--at least from this angle. In fact, overall I like it better than the original concept car, which had too much Acura going on with its pointy front end. The front fascia, headlights, grill, fenders and hood work for me. Hopefully the new design addresses the earlier coupe’s "heavy" back end. Of course looks matter little to me if there’s no substance under the beautiful skin. All of us at Nissan Sport are looking forward seeing and driving the actual production coupe complete with truly impressive specs that deliver stunning real world performance.

--Dave Ochenreider, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief - Nissan Sport Magazine

http://www.nissansportmag.com/....html (http://www.nissansportmag.com/newsnotes/2008g35coupe.html)

[Donas64]

Sweet mother of sweet motherly sweetness! When the original G35 coupe came out, I was just SMITTEN! It was the most gorgeous (yet somewhat affordable) car I had seen in AGES. And this one looks even better.

http://www.conceptnissan.com/2000/2006_g35-07.jpg

The New G sedan looks about 10X better than the old one, it looks like the new coupe will set the standard or OMG sexiness. I WILL OWN ONE OF THESE SOME DAY!

http://dealer.webmakerx.net/Images/Edmunds/VEHICLE/2006/Infiniti/InfinitiCompliantPhotos/06.Infiniti.G35.Coupe.r3-4.studio-E.jpg

http://infiniti.com/img/g_coupe/photos/exterior_photos/gc_wallpaper_ext_01.jpg

SOMEDAY!!!

[Phoenix5]

(omg)

[dmitrik4]

i really like the old one, but the new one is even better.

it's too bad that around here, they're the popular "Johnny Tomato" car; they should come with a built-in hair gel dispenser. basically the IROC-Z of the 2000s.

[mikeyb]

i really like the old one, but the new one is even better.

it's too bad that around here, they're the popular "Johnny Tomato" car; they should come with a built-in hair gel dispenser. basically the IROC-Z of the 2000s.

LOL!!! Its not the "Johnny Tomato" car where I am. The the "Johnny Tomato" car here is a BMW e46 3 series coupe. But one of my best friends has a supercharged G35 coupe and he has the spiked gel hair style going on. No Mullet!!!

[Donas64]

i really like the old one, but the new one is even better.

it's too bad that around here, they're the popular "Johnny Tomato" car; they should come with a built-in hair gel dispenser. basically the IROC-Z of the 2000s.

I have a vague idea what "Johnny Tomato" Refers to but could someone please clarify?

[mikeyb]

I have a vague idea what "Johnny Tomato" Refers to but could someone please clarify?

Guido

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guido_%28slang%29

[Donas64]

LOL!!! Its not the "Johnny Tomato" car where I am. The the "Johnny Tomato" car here is a BMW e46 3 series coupe. But one of my best friends has a supercharged G35 coupe and he has the spiked gel hair style going on. No Mullet!!!

I call the BMW 3 series the "Yuppie Special". Those things are EVERYWHERE. granted they are a solid, well built, nice if overpriced cars, but man they are like the honda Civics of the well heeled.

The G35 coupe always looks soooooooooo classy. If I had one I'd get aftermarket exhaust and thats about it.

[mikeyb]

I call the BMW 3 series the "Yuppie Special". Those things are EVERYWHERE. granted they are a solid, well build, nice if overpriced car. But man they are like the honda Civics of the well heeled.

The G35 coupe always looks soooooooooo classy. If I had one I'd get aftermarket exhaust and thats about it.

3 series use to be the "Yuppie Special" back in the 80s. The new "Yuppie Special" are the green hybrids on the roads like the Toyota Pirrus.

Come on, just exhaust? My buddy's G35c is awesome with the Stillen supercharger, Nismo cams, cat-back, headers, coilovers, swaybars, and bronze rims. It has the factory underskirts and rear decklid spoile but the only differences from a stock G35c is it has the Stillen bolstered hood to make room for the top mount supercharger and the rear window roof spoiler. It loves to eat my cousin's 06 Competition Package M3 which is modded as well. This car is wild to drive.

[Donas64]

3 series use to be the "Yuppie Special" back in the 80s. The new "Yuppie Special" are the green hybrids on the roads like the Toyota Pirrus.

Come on, just exhaust? My buddy's G35c is awesome with the Stillen supercharger, Nismo cams, cat-back, headers, coilovers, swaybars, and bronze rims. It has the factory underskirts and rear decklid spoile but the only differences from a stock G35c is it has the Stillen bolstered hood to make room for the top mount supercharger and the rear window roof spoiler. It loves to eat my cousin's 06 Competition Package M3 which is modded as well. This car is wild to drive.

I've seen some G35's with the Stillen S/C kit. That stuff isn't cheap. Your buddys G35 sounds sick. Got any pics? okay okay I'd do more than Exhaust.
Here goes:

-Full Exhaust
-Spoiler Delete
-Full Tint
-Coilovers
-Swaybars
-Gunmetal Wheels
-Aftermarket CAI
-Maybe Headers

I don't think I could afford the supercharger kit though. It must sound AMAZING!

[seanmcsean]

dear god someone loan me 40 grand now.

[Donas64]

dear god someone loan me 40 grand now.

You and me both!

I know.........LETS ROB MICK JAGGER!

http://www.cojeco.cz/attach/photos/3ae2f849be324.jpg

[mikeyb]

I can think of another car I would buy for 40K instead of a G35c.

[Donas64]

I can think of another car I would buy for 40K instead of a G35c.

One that has that perfect blend of style, power, handling and class?

I'm sure that there are other cars I would buy also (Pontiact GTO just cuz I love big V8 power) but the G35 is just about my face coupe in the under 45K range.

[seanmcsean]

I'm with donas on this one.

It may not be the best performing car in that class, but it isn't a slouch either.

Perfect blend of class, refinement, performance, and luxury.

[Bala]

Booooiiiinnnnng!

[kalte]

Added to my next car on the list (first)

[altspace]

It's official. That's right G37.
The G35 coupe for 2008 will get a slightly larger 3.7 Liter V6 than the sedan.
(Which, by the way, might find its way into the sedan later anyway...)

The 3.5 Liter already has over 300hp so I cannot imagine this one being under 320. I guess one must keep up with this crazy horsepower race....

And let's hope the G37 get the same interior than last year's concept. Instead of the regular one from the sedan.

[mikeyb]

On the two Nissan/Infiniti forums that I browse have threads speculating the hp rating is between 325 and 340. There is also rumors about a Infiniti version of the GT-R with a twin turboed VQ37HR rated at 500hp and AWD.

[Kooldino]

I've heard about the 3.7L for awhile. That's a good sized six.

[Antoine]

Speaking of large sixes...Didn't the early Jags have a 4.0 straight 6?

[iLisa]

Ooh.. I love the G35.. I must go find some pics of this G37.. :D

[mikeyb]

Ooh.. I love the G35.. I must go find some pics of this G37.. :D

The G37 pictures are not out yet. If you do find some please post them.

[bradicus18]

This is from Edmunds.com and they say it is the only thing out for the G37 so far:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2007/0313/g37.coupe.teaser.500.jpg

[bradicus18]

And this still looks like it is pretty accurate:

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Nissan/g35/Resize_of_02_coupe_concept.jpg

[Cellerator]

Looks beasty, but the GT-R looks better IMO.

[GhostMercury]

o that looks super sexy

[FBI14]

So they will have the G35 Sedan and then the Coupe will be the G37?

[mikeyb]

So they will have the G35 Sedan and then the Coupe will be the G37?

Yes, until the Sedan gets the new VQ37HR in its two model year refresh.

[redrims]

http://carbl.com/im/infinityg37.jpg

http://carbl.com/2007/03/14/infiniti-g37-coupe.html

[xtrememps]

I like it. Sounds like a beast.

[seanmcsean]

For sale:

One soul. Slightly used, black lung from a few years of smoking. Somewhat clean. Very reliable. Please contact seanmcsean if interested. Price, one fully loaded infiniti g37 6 spd coupe.

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[seanmcsean]

aaaaaaaaaaaagh.. I want it I want it!

[mikeyb]

Drools!!

[Kansei]

oof that new front end looks too fat or something. The old one was definitely a lot cleaner.

[mikeyb]

Looks alot like a Lexus IS from this angle.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/03/0703_a2008_infiniti_g37_coupe4.jpg

Lexus IS-F

http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/010820071158329941.jpg

[seanmcsean]

You are right. It does a tad.

No matter, I still want one.. Badly.

[camrycev6]

Just as an FYI the 2007 G35 Coupe does not make over 300 HP. Just the Sedan does. Good to see they are going to fix that.

Oh...I used to own a Supercharged 2003 G35 Coupe. I loved that car...just couldn't deal with the fear of driving a car that no longer had a warranty for most of the engine. I put a good 19K on it, so I had my fun with it.

[mikeyb]

Just as an FYI the 2007 G35 Coupe does not make over 300 HP. Just the Sedan does. Good to see they are going to fix that.

Oh...I used to own a Supercharged 2003 G35 Coupe. I loved that car...just couldn't deal with the fear of driving a car that no longer had a warranty for most of the engine. I put a good 19K on it, so I had my fun with it.

G35 Coupe Auto = 275 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

G35 Coupe 6MT = 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 258 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

G35 Sedan Auto/6MT/AWD 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm


One of my buddies owns a 06 Laser Red G35 Coupe 6MT. It has the Aero sport package and a Stillen rear window spoiler. It has the Stillen S/C Stage 2 kit, bolstered hood, Random Technology high flow cats, Nismo cams, headers, Catback exhaust, front and rear swaybars, shock and spring kit, and LSD. He has abunch of other performance parts on it too but I can not rememeber what they are. Its faster then my cousin's 06 BMW M3 Competition Package.

[k-lea]

http://www.jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/03/medium_428791671_ed5806c9cf_o.jpg

eats a lot of bugs. nyumm yumm..

[bradicus18]

So you got the pics, does anyone want to read the article?:


First Drive: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe

Facing off with the BMW 3 Series coupe


It happens on lap 4. That's when the difference between Infiniti's 2008 G37 Coupe and BMW's 2007 335i Coupe (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=117669) crystallizes.

All at once the BMW coupe that we've considered the leader in its class finally decides it's had enough. With its oil temperature pinned at 300 degrees F and its coolant temperature climbing rapidly, the turbocharged Bavarian wonder engages its limp-home mode and we crawl pathetically back to the pits.

This all-too-dramatic demonstration of Japanese-versus-German engineering occurred at Nissan's Arizona Test Center, where Infiniti invited a select group of journalists to drive the 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe back-to-back with Germany's best. The limp-home part, well, that wasn't part of the plan.

In fairness, both cars had experienced a relentless pounding by journalists with a profound absence of mechanical sympathy before the BMW finally succumbed to the desert heat. But the flogging had been similarly abusive to both cars, and the Infiniti G37 never showed any signs of weakness.

Major hardware changes
The 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe is a fully updated version of the G35 coupe (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/infiniti/g35/100819282/prices.html) that put Infiniti on the map as a serious player in the market for premium sporting coupes. There's a new engine, new front suspension, updated styling both inside and out, and slightly altered dimensions.

The real news is the power plant, which received an increase in displacement to 3.7 liters thanks to a 4.6mm increase in stroke. Nissan's Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) now alters valve timing and lift on the intake valves. Compression is increased from 10.6:1 to 11.0:1. These tweaks combine to increase output to a projected 330 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. That's 30 hp more and 30 lb-ft less torque than BMW's 335i coupe. It represents an improvement of 24 hp and 2 lb-ft over the current G35 coupe's 3.5-liter V6.

Transmission options include a five-speed automatic, which is shared with the G35 sedan (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=116681) but includes a new calibration and modified torque converter characteristics. It also comes with shift paddles behind the steering wheel. Alternatively, there's a six-speed manual that is modified from the sedan to reduce vibration. Its clutch is also refined for smoother engagement. The test car we drove, however, featured the G model's five-speed automatic transmission.

The basis for the G37 is Nissan's revised FM (Front Midship) platform, which now boasts a 36-percent increase in rigidity over the G35 coupe. The front double-wishbone suspension now has a single, lower ball joint instead of the previous double ball-joint arrangement in order to reduce steering kickback. Rear suspension remains a multilink setup.

When the G37 is equipped with a sport package (as was our test car), it will feature the largest-diameter brake rotors in the segment. Fourteen-inch rotors are stopped by four-piston (two per side) front calipers. The rear setup will include fractionally smaller 13.8-inch rotors and conventional single-action two-piston calipers. In dynamic bench tests, the larger front rotors helped reduce brake temperatures by 100 F compared to the G35's sport-package brakes, which should translate directly to better fade resistance.

Four-wheel active steering (4WAS) steers the rear wheels up to 1 degree based on input from an array of sensors, and it will be available on coupes with the Premium Package. Adding in small amounts of rear steering effectively changes the overall steering ratio between 12:1 and 20:1. Rear steering is currently a $1,500 option on the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan, so we expect a similar price structure for the coupe.

New styling inside and out
The coupe's proportions remain the same, but there are significant detail tweaks that differentiate the newer, more muscular G. The grille now features Infiniti's signature double arch, the headlights and taillights are L-shaped and the rear deck incorporates an integral spoiler. There's also a distinct character line running the length of both sides of the hood.

Dimensionally the G coupe remains low and wide. Overall length is up about one inch while width and height change only 0.2 and 0.1 inch, respectively. The wheelbase is still 112.2 inches — considerably longer than both the BMW 335i and Lexus IS 350 sedan (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/lexus/is350/index.html).

Anyone comfortable with the current G35 will feel right at home in the G37. Most of the hardware looks to have been lifted directly from the 2007 G35 sedan, including the seats, shift lever and steering wheel. The basic layout is the same as well, with a rounded door panel melding into the dash. Aluminum trim is plentiful — from the doors to the pedals with the Sport Package. And there's the Infiniti-signature oval analog clock built into the dash.

The instrument panel still moves up and down as the steering wheel's tilt is adjusted, but the magnesium shift paddles (right for upshifts, left for downshifts) do not turn with the wheel. The steering wheel on the Sport Package car we drove included audio, cruise control and Bluetooth buttons and had a satisfyingly fat leather-wrapped rim.

The sport seats still use an asymmetrical design with a small bolster in the middle of the driver seat and adjustable thigh extensions. The seat adjustment controls have moved from the side of the center console to more conventional placement on the outside of the seat bottom cushion.

Giddyup
From the first corner driven in anger, it's easy to sense the G37's focus. There's firmer damping and better body control than in the BMW 335i. More impressive is the steering, which offers a perfect compromise of surface feel, steering effort and feedback. This makes the G37 more intuitive and better behaved at the cornering limit than the BMW — and the car we drove hadn't even been fitted with the optional four-wheel steering.

The engine, despite its longer stroke, retains the 7,500-rpm redline of the G35 sedan and makes genuinely usable power at high rpm. In tight corners the G's viscous limited-slip differential puts power down consistently through 245/40ZR19 rear rubber. Infiniti staggers the tires so the front gets smaller 225/40ZR19 tires. Both the 19-inch wheels and limited-slip differential are exclusive to the Sport Package.

It's clear when driving hard that Nissan is keenly aware its competition has upped the bar. The improvements to the G37 are shrewdly focused in areas which help the G compare favorably in exactly the conditions we were given to test the cars — on a racetrack. With the Sport Package comes stiffer springs, more aggressive dampers and larger antiroll bars. We'll withhold judgment about the G's ability to adapt to real-world driving as brilliantly as BMW's 3 Series until we're able to drive them both on the street.

One area in which we know the G falls short is the shift lever for the automatic transmission, which must be toggled forward for upshifts and backward for downshifts — the opposite of BMW practice. We've always liked pulling back on the lever to trigger the next higher gear as acceleration drives us into the seat, as if we were shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. Pushing forward on the lever to downshift under braking is similarly intuitive.

Of course, if you use the shift paddles, none of this matters. Downshifts are executed with a perfect rpm match — a rare and impressive achievement in a transmission with a torque converter.

The question remains whether the G37 Sport will match the acceleration of the BMW 335i, which hits 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds and trounces the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at almost 106 mph. Our seat-of-the-pants assessment says that the G37 isn't quite up to that task, due mostly to its torque deficit, fewer gears (the Bimmer has a six-speed automatic) and heavier estimated weight (3,682 pounds vs. 3,571 pounds).

But anytime the going gets twisty and you're driving in the upper reaches of the power band, the G will leave the 3 Series in its wake with better top-end punch and a more performance-focused chassis.

Get yours
G37 coupes will hit dealers on August 21 of this year. Infiniti PR folks were characteristically tight-lipped about pricing, which won't be announced until just before the on-sale date.

If Infiniti follows tradition, however, it will undercut its German competition in price while offering similar or better performance. Currently, that means a G37 sport coupe with the five-speed automatic transmission will have to tally less than $44,000 — an easy task considering the current car with these options rings up a $35,750 tab.

More importantly, it probably won't ever limp home.

Edmunds attended a manufacturer-sponsored event, to which selected members of the press were invited, to facilitate this report.

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[camrycev6]

G35 Coupe Auto = 275 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

G35 Coupe 6MT = 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 258 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

G35 Sedan Auto/6MT/AWD 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm


One of my buddies owns a 06 Laser Red G35 Coupe 6MT. It has the Aero sport package and a Stillen rear window spoiler. It has the Stillen S/C Stage 2 kit, bolstered hood, Random Technology high flow cats, Nismo cams, headers, Catback exhaust, front and rear swaybars, shock and spring kit, and LSD. He has abunch of other performance parts on it too but I can not rememeber what they are. Its faster then my cousin's 06 BMW M3 Competition Package.

Thanks for verifying the numbers for me MikeyB. I knew I was right, but I couldn't recall the exact figures off-hand, and I had to get to a meeting....

[mikeyb]

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[mikeyb]

I thinks it funny that I can find all kinds of information on the G37 on magazine sites but Nissannews.com does not have any kind of press release.

[31R]

It looks like it sits a little higher than the previous model. I wonder if it will have an aero package. I do like it though. I hope they keep it around the same price as the current G35 coupe.

[k-lea]

Well, hewwo thurr secksay..

[mikeyb]

It looks like it sits a little higher than the previous model. I wonder if it will have an aero package. I do like it though. I hope they keep it around the same price as the current G35 coupe.

I hope there is an aero sport package offered. Did you read the article that bradicus18 posted?

[31R]

I hope there is an aero sport package offered. Did you read the article that bradicus18 posted?


Yup, i read it. I'd like to see it fully loaded(gun)

[mikeyb]

Now the wait for a V8 powered version. The 4.5 V8 from both the FX45 and M45 would fit nicely. The M45 is on the same updated FM chassis.

[RacerXGirl]

eats a lot of bugs. nyumm yumm..

That's a new alternative osmotic fuel source - bugs.

[seanmcsean]

That would be nifty if true JA. If they could only make one that would run off of what our three cats leave behind in the smelly sandbox, I'd be golden.

[mikeyb]

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[Roywhitep5]

boo i want that concept car!

[mikeyb]

2008 G37c vs 02-07 G35c

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/10/g35coupe06_02.jpg

http://blog.worldcarfans.com/blog/8070321.001/8070321.001.Mini4L.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/10/g35coupe06_03.jpg

http://blog.worldcarfans.com/blog/8070321.001/8070321.001.Mini7L.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/10/g35coupe06_11.jpg

http://blog.worldcarfans.com/blog/8070321.001/8070321.001.Mini8L.jpg

What do you all think?

[mikeyb]

And have about comparing it to the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe?

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_01.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_02.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_03.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_04.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_05.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_06.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_07.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/altima08_08.jpg

[Kansei]

The new nissans are just weird looking all around. I still can't believe my mom went to the 07 Altima.. I think it quite possibly has the world's largest taillights. Though at the same time, I think they might just really not photograph well, because I've seen the new altima and the new G35 sedan on the road and they've got some nice lines to them :)

[CantCMe]

the only issue i have is that '07 Altima coupe w/ the v6 is gonna be around $30k+...why would anybody buy that over a G37? I'll spend the extra 4K and get the Infinity...

[k-lea]

Oi vey.

[L8R]

AniMaL

[Shaz]

AND HERE'S THE DYNO RUN:
Dyno-tastic! Infiniti G37 on the rollers


[/URL]
[URL="http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_2008_infiniti_g37_dyno/"]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/0705_z2008_infiniti_g37rollers.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/category/infiniti/)Infiniti hasn't announced its official peak power numbers for the 2008 G37 coupe, so the impatient folks at Automobile threw one on a chassis dyno to see how the power it puts down at the rear wheels compares to the 330 hp and 270 ft-lbs. of torque the Japanese automaker estimates the car will make. It turns out Infiniti wasn't exaggerating about how powerful the G37's new 3.7L VQ37VHR with infinitely variable valve timing is, and the new engine blows away the previous 3.5L motor in every way.

According to Automobile's dyno graphs, the new 3.7L produces 287 hp and 236 ft-lbs. of torque at the rear wheels, which means friction in the drivetrain accounts for about a 13% loss in power from the flywheel. The previous 3.5L VQ V6 used in the 2007 G35 coupe produces 236 hp and 218 ft-lbs. of torque at the wheels. This means that although the new engine is only 5.6 percent larger in displacement, it produces almost 22 percent more power than the engine it replaces. Automobile does note that it can't be sure if such a large increase in power is due to the new engine or reduced friction in the drivetrain, but suspects that since the drivetrains of the 2007 and 2008 model are similar that the gains are mostly from the motor.

You can check out all the dyno graphs from Automobile by clicking on the Read link and videos of the new Infiniti G37 being dyno tested after the jump.

[Source: Automobile]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKxdmTRSPow&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eautoblog%2Ecom%2F2007%2F05 %2F21%2Fdyno%2Dtastic%2Dinfiniti%2Dg37%2Don%2Dthe% 2Drollers%2F

[Karma_hunden]

That G37 is going to be mad fast but again...it looks plain a fck. Dull. I wouldnt put my Gs on it...unless it hits 12s stock, then I would reconsider lol.

That 08 altima NEEDS to be lowered and some good wheels and should look hot...but stock; it looks like its sitting on 24s...except it has 16s (17 i assume, but they look 16ish)

[03promaz]

mmm i want one

[mikeyb]

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_z+2008_infiniti_g37+dyno_front_corner.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_z+2008_infiniti_g37+rear_corner.jpg

The 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe is the first car to use Nissan's new 3.7-liter V-6. Infiniti still hasn't finalized peak output ratings, but estimates that the engine makes 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.


The new VQ37VHR engine, as it's called, is the first V-6 sold in the USA to use infinitely variable valve timing in place of a throttle. This system, called VVEL, is the second such system on the market -- BMW's Valvetronic was the first.


We discussed the new engine in depth in previous articles on the G37 (see related links below) so let's cut right to the chase: The new 3.7-liter is only 5.6 percent larger than the old engine, but made almost 22 percent more power on a chassis dynamometer.


We tested the 2007 G35 Coupe 6MT on the same dyno a few months back. When attached to the six-speed manual transmission, its 3.5-liter is rated at 293 hp @ 6400 rpm and 258 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm. Its power peak is very close to the 6600-rpm fuel cutoff - this is an engine that loves to rev. Looking at the dyno chart, you can see that it comes alive just over 2000 rpm and produces a fairly constant amount of torque until just over 5000 rpm. Torque (and the corresponding push in your rear) drops off only slightly, as the engine is still producing over 85% of its peak torque at redline. Impressive indeed.

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_z+2008_infiniti_g37+engine.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_z+2008_infiniti_g37+rollers.jpg

The G37's engine, however, blows that performance away. It's rated 37 horsepower higher, but the G37 we tested put 51 more horses to the rear wheels. Since this was measured on a chassis dyno, we can't know for sure how much of that increase is due to higher engine output versus lower driveline losses. However, since the drivelines are similar, we'd guess nearly all of this increase is brute force from the new motor. Think about it this way: If frictional losses are a constant percentage, you'd have to add 63 horsepower to the G35's engine to make it put 51 more to its wheels. This is a big, big jump in power.


The best news is that Infiniti wasn't exaggerating about its other claims: the new 3.7-liter is stronger than the 3.5 both at low revs and high revs. Its torque curve is flatter, too. Throttle response (if you can say that about a car without a throttle) is instantaneous, the 3.5's coarseness has been tamed, and I got an indicated 27 mpg - with the air conditioning switched on at 80 mph - on the way back from the dyno shop. So if there's any drawback to VVEL, we haven't seen it.

2008 G37 chart

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_c+2008_infiniti_g37+dyno_chart.jpg

2007 G35
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/0705_c+2007_infiniti_g35+dyno_chart.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_c+2007_vs_2008_infiniti_g35_g37+horsepower.jp g

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0705_c+2007_vs_2008_infiniti_g35_g37+torque.jpg

-Automobile

[jred321]

can someone explain how a throttle-less engine works? what happens when you step on the pedal?

[Rogue]

probably all "drive by wire" technology

[jred321]

but does "no throttle" mean no throttle body? that's the part i don't get. if it's just a drive-by-wire tb then that's easy, they make it sound like there's no throttle body though which confuses me, like intake straight to IM straight to valves

[CanMP5]

but does "no throttle" mean no throttle body? that's the part i don't get. if it's just a drive-by-wire tb then that's easy, they make it sound like there's no throttle body though which confuses me, like intake straight to IM straight to valves

Actually it means there is a throttle body but it is an electronic mechanism (ie. solenoids) that open and close it. The 06 WRX is a drive by wire throttle as well. Basically it means there isn't a cable/rod connected directly to the throttle body. This means that when you press the gas pedal, the distance you travel is translated through the computer to correspond to how open the throttle flap should be.

The reason I mentioned the 06 WRX, was because purists were concerned about the lack of response by not having the throttle mechanically connected to the pedal. Personally I didn't find it any different. Maybe it was just me?

[Donas64]

Impressive!

[jred321]

Actually it means there is a throttle body but it is an electronic mechanism (ie. solenoids) that open and close it. The 06 WRX is a drive by wire throttle as well. Basically it means there isn't a cable/rod connected directly to the throttle body. This means that when you press the gas pedal, the distance you travel is translated through the computer to correspond to how open the throttle flap should be.

The reason I mentioned the 06 WRX, was because purists were concerned about the lack of response by not having the throttle mechanically connected to the pedal. Personally I didn't find it any different. Maybe it was just me?
but that's just drive by wire and lots of cars have that. they're describing something different

"is the first V-6 sold in the USA to use infinitely variable valve timing in place of a throttle."

[dmitrik4]

wow. that's a pretty decent amount of power. too bad it had to get heavier as well.

[jred321]

i did a little reading on VVEL and Valvetronic and it looks like they both still rely on a traditional throttle body they just better optimize valve lift through the infinitely variable cam profiles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Valve_Event_and_Lift

[spike blue]

i bought the g35 sedan and i love it!!! It an awesome car for the price!!! Its fast, has a lot of technological things and it has a lot of potential!!! Im pretty happy with my purchase LOL!! This g37 is going to be a beast!!

[mikeyb]

i bought the g35 sedan and i love it!!! It an awesome car for the price!!! Its fast, has a lot of technological things and it has a lot of potential!!! Im pretty happy with my purchase LOL!! This g37 is going to be a beast!!

How many cars do you need?

Edit: I should of read closer!! What a dork I am!!

[misbehave]

the only issue i have is that '07 Altima coupe w/ the v6 is gonna be around $30k+...why would anybody buy that over a G37? I'll spend the extra 4K and get the Infinity...

Don't know, maybe not everyone want a FR coupe.

[mikeyb]

Why can not people spell Infiniti correctly? Infinity is the audio company. Just ranting.

[Karma_hunden]

loller_boy mispelled it and he has one hehe. priceless.

im curious to see whats the 1/4 miles ET on this car...

[redrims]

i bought the g35 sedan and i love it!!! It an awesome car for the price!!! Its fast, has a lot of technological things and it has a lot of potential!!! Im pretty happy with my purchase LOL!! This g37 is going to be a beast!!
I'm jealous :(... Which model did you get?

[spike blue]

Why can not people spell Infiniti correctly? Infinity is the audio company. Just ranting.

my bad sorry!!! Like i said in my signature the g35 is mine and the cx-7 it was mine but now is my dad's car and the A4sline is my brother!!

[spike blue]

I'm jealous :(... Which model did you get?

the 07 G35 sedan sport with premiun package

[GreyMan]

looks like Nissan is heading for a Mercedes-ish look?

[Karma_hunden]

Lexus is already there.