New G35 press release (including HP rating)

[MrRogers]

The Infiniti Lineup - Charting the Changes [July 20, 06]

Infiniti continues to set the bar in the sport luxury segment, with a strong selling lineup of award-winning vehicles, including two J.D. Power and Associates “most appealing” awards. The 2006 model year saw the introduction of the all-new Infiniti M sedan, and now 2007 marks the first redesign of the G35 Sedan.

The revised 2007 G35 Sedan, which goes on sale in November 2006, features a dramatic new exterior design and a refined interior with unique features. Available advanced technology systems include RearView Monitor, a touch screen navigation system with available real-time traffic information and the audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose® high-fidelity audio system. Powering the latest G35 is an upgraded version of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6, rated at 306 horsepower. The standard V6 is mated to a choice of a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission on the G35 6MT model or a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching. The G35 Journey model equipped with the optional Sport Appearance Package includes magnesium paddle shifters. The 2007 G35 is also offered with Infiniti’s “intelligent” all-wheel drive system.

The overall Infiniti lineup continues to evolve - the award-winning M sedan receives enhancements for 2007 including new 18-inch wheels, 10-way adjustable front passenger seat and new option packages; the Infiniti FX receives minor changes including pre-wiring for an iPod, FX45 receives power-folding sideview mirrors; G35 Coupe receives standard Intelligent Key and auto on/off headlights; and the QX56 features a new exterior color and revised engine tuning for the 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine for increased horsepower and torque.

Following is an overview of the Infiniti Division products for the 2007 model year:

2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan

The first major redesign of Infiniti’s award-winning sports sedan was unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The new G35 sedan was designed to meet the high expectations of Infiniti owners, who have embraced the original G35 and seek a continuation of its unique combination of vibrant design, exhilarating performance and advanced technology.

The 2007 G35 sedan exceeds these expectations, with an evolution of the platform, interior and exterior style, and the next generation of the award-winning VQ-series V6. The redesigned interior combines modern warmth and Japanese design cues, and technologically the G35 sets the bar for features available in its class, including available touchscreen navigation system with real-time traffic information and audiophile premium audio system that brings studio quality sound to the road. The G35 sedan also offers customers the choice of a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, rear- or all-wheel drive, and option packages covering the spectrum of style, on-road and in-cabin performance.

Highlights of the 2007 G35 Sedan include:

· Available in four models – G35, G35 Journey, G35x AWD, G35 6MT

· Option packages include Premium Package, Navigation Package, Satellite Radio Package (with choice of XM® or Sirius™), Technology Package, Performance Tire & Wheel Package and Sport Appearance Package

· New exterior with seductive surfaces, sculpted grille blades, iconic headlights and taillights

· Refined interior with unique features such as the white-and-violet Fine Vision gauge illumination and high-touch, textured aluminum-alloy trim with “Washi” (traditional Japanese handmade paper) patterning

· Available RearView Monitor

· Available touchscreen Infiniti Navigation System with available XM® NavTraffic™ with real-time traffic information and a 9.5 gigabyte audio server

· Available audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose® premium audio system – combines the industry’s first 3-way front door speaker array using 10-inch woofers with an audiophile quality head unit incorporating double oversampling 24-bit 96KHz Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converters

· Magnesium paddle shifters for the G35 Journey model with Sport Appearance Package

· Standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition

· Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking

· Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights

· Optional Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), which automatically controls the headlight lighting pattern according to steering angle and vehicle speed to help provide better visibility at night

· Fourth-generation VQ-series V6, approximately 80% of major parts redesigned, highlights include increased crank journal and pin diameters, addition of standard variable exhaust cam timing (eCVTCS), a higher rev limit (increased from 6,600 rpm to 7,500 rpm) and higher compression ratio (10.6:1 versus the previous 10.3:1), asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, improved coolant flow and new Iridium spark plugs

· Available Infiniti “intelligent” all-wheel drive system - ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system, also utilized on the M35x and FX

· New exterior colors – Garnet Ember, Slate Blue and Platinum Graphite

2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe

The Infiniti G35 coupe remains a standard-bearer in the sports coupe class since its introduction in 2003. For 2007, the standard VQ 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine produces 275 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque, while the G35 Coupe 6MT model generates 293 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The refined performance coupe also again features standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights, available Navigation system; as well as other luxury and performance options. Also available are a Rear Active Steer package, which includes vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering and 15.1:1 steering gear ratio; and an available Sport-Tuned Suspension Package with 19-inch forged aluminum wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD). Standard on the G35 Coupe 6MT are the Viscous Limited Slip Differential and unique front fascia and side sills.

Sounds like a nice evolution of the current model. However, being as large as it is, and with only 306 HP and a 5-speed auto, it may not be faster than the smaller, but equally powerful Lexus IS350 (currently the fastest car in the segment). Hopefully the manual version can meet or beat the IS350's 0-60 time.

Source : Nissan News

[sciguy_0504]

That is a horrible photo. It makes the front end look nasty.

[pow]

Horsepower wars are meaningless. Think GT500 v. C6.

[Flybrian]

Seriously with these names...

Infiniti Studio on Wheels™

Preview Braking

ATTESA E-TS

[Sixty8panther]

That is a horrible photo.  It makes the front end look nasty.

169520[/snapback]

I like the front end on that photo it's the bulky, tall butt that's unflattering.

[prinzSD]

Without a side by side photo, I can't tell the difference between the last gen and this new redesign. I guess I am not enough of a fan to notice the difference. My next neighbor has expressed interest in the G35, Cadillac CTS or Chyrsler 300C. We will see what she ends up with.

[Drew Dowdell]

it's the previous generation that had an eyelift. It doesn't work for 48 year old women and it doesn't work for cars.

[the_yellow_dart]

I think the lights are actually smaller than the last generation..

[the_yellow_dart]

Did anybody else notice it has a header panel (I think that's what 68 called it?)

[bowtie_dude]

Thats damn-impressive hp numbers.

[MyerShift]

I wonder how high-strung these sixes are going to become...

More power, eventually, more peaky.

[Croc]

I love it.

[NOS2006]

Did anybody else notice it has a header panel (I think that's what 68 called it?)

170641[/snapback]

Hey, good call!

[bowtie_dude]

I love it.

170934[/snapback]

Me, too. I can't wait to see the coupe version.

[titan]

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2006/_STORY/060822-01-e.html

NISSAN DEVELOPS NEW-GENERATION V6 ENGINES

--Engines to power all-new Skyline to be released this autumn--

TOKYO (Aug. 22, 2006)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has newly developed two new-generation six-cylinder V-type engines for front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles featuring powerful performance and improved environmental friendliness.

The 3.5L VQ35HR and 2.5L VQ25HR engines will be built at Nissan's Iwaki Plant in Fukushima Prefecture and will be equipped in the all-new Skyline to be released this autumn in Japan, as well as the US where the model is sold as the Infiniti G35.

Featuring newly designed engine blocks and other key components, the engines offer smooth transition to top-in-class level engine speed of 7,500 revolutions per minute drawing upon the "smooth transition" concept of the popular VQ engine, the only engine in the world to appear on Ward's 10-Best Engines list for 12 consecutive years.

The engines achieve a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to vehicles equipped with the existing VQ engine and top-in-class Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle level emissions. SU-LEVs have 75% or less nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions than those stipulated by Japan's 2005 exhaust emission standards.

The letters "HR" in VQ35HR and VQ25HR stand for "high revolution" and "high response."

Nissan began VQ engine production in 1994 and has produced a cumulative total of 5.5 million units as of last fiscal year, ended March 31, 2006.

Main specifications of the VQ35HR and VQ25HR engines:

Smooth transition to top-in-class level engine speed of 7,500 rpm

* Reduction of weight and friction through adoption of asymetrical piston skirt configuration

* Reduction of piston-side force through lengthening of con rod

* Addition of rudder frame, newly-designed cylinder block with significantly improved rigidity

Thrilling revving sound and top-in-class output

* Adoption of perfectly symmetrical intake system

* Adoption of continuously variable valve timing control (CVTC) for intake side and electromagnetic valve timing control (e-VTC) for exhaust side

* Reduction of intake resistance through adoption of symmetrical twin intake system and straight intake port

* Adoption of isometric exhaust manifold and perfectly symmetrical exhaust system

Improvement of fuel-efficiency and emission cleanliness

* Reduction of friction through adoption of world's first hydrogen-free, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating

* Adoption of catalyst substrate with ultra-low heat mass, super-ignition iridium spark plug and fast light-off O2 sensor control

[titan]

Yep... I knew that 2.5L VQ would come over to the U.S. With the new IS being introduced with a 2.5L V6, it makes sense.

[pow]

Wow, 7500 rpm for a big V6 is impressive.

[Flybrian]

That's all well and good, but can they now make it not sound like crap in the FX35?

[thegriffon]

Yep... I knew that 2.5L VQ would come over to the U.S.  With the new IS being introduced with a 2.5L V6, it makes sense.

183972[/snapback]

It's not. The G35 is much bigger and as you'll note is a G35, not a G25. Infiniti's smaller crossover may use it however.

[Variance]

That's all well and good, but can they now make it not sound like crap in the FX35?

183975[/snapback]

Judge for yourself:

http://www3.stream.co.jp/web06/nissan/pres...ine/skyline.asx

[NOS2006]

Sounds good enough to me!

[Sixty8panther]

I like the sound of the VQ 3.5/4.5 motors... it's different & to my ear

sounds futuritic. It's nice to have different in a world of Camry's.

[Flybrian]

Meh. Its okay. The higher RPM audibles are better.

I don't know what they did to the FX35, but it does sound awful. If that...crossover "thing" is a Bionic Cheetah, than it ate some ripe Bionic Antelope and emits real awful Bionic Flatulence.

[regfootball]

just got MT today. the G35 clocked 5.4 0-60 and performed quite well in comparison to the 3 series. It was faster but lost due to intangibles.

one thing they said, that the G35 in high rpm ranges was a bit coarse in comparison to the BMW inline 6.