Nissan has registered the names “Infiniti G37,” “Infiniti M37,” and “Infiniti FX37″ with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. Typically, companies register names of new products a few weeks or months before their introduction. Infiniti is widely expected to unveil a new G Coupe and Sedan at the New York Auto Show in April, based on the Infiniti Coupe Concept. It appears the company will also use the opportunity to transition from its current 3.5-liter V6 to a new 3.7-liter engine. The M and FX model lines — which currently use the same 3.5 liter engine — will also be transitioned to the new engine, but it’s not clear when. So far, there is no reference to a Nissan Z coupe, nor is there any reference to a “G45″ or “G40″ as some fans had hoped. There is also no reference to the much-rumored Nissan 450Z.” It’s possible that Nissan has scrapped plans for a G45 and 450Z, and instead focused its high-horsepower efforts on the Infiniti GT-R.
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03/02, 3:05 PM
posted by:
Scott
We can hope for a 3.7 liter V8 but that’s extremely doubtful so look for a revised version of the current VQ (to save cost of development and manufacturing), but if the specific output stays about the same, we’ll be looking at an IS350-beating 315 or so horsepower, with the new BMW 335 we’re going to have some nice competition in this segment!
03/02, 4:01 PM
posted by:
Jeff
I hear that, Scott!
03/02, 6:12 PM
posted by:
gsh
suckers to those 330i buyers
03/02, 7:06 PM
posted by:
Nuno
I’m digging the Infiniti Coupe Concept’s looks, but I’m thinking it might be a new “M” coupe and not a “G.”
03/02, 8:06 PM
posted by:
JSP
… so they need 3.7 liters to compete with others’ 3.5 and 3.0 turbo? Reminds me of the Viper that grew from 8.0 to 8.3L so they could achieve 500 HP. Doesn’t speak loudly for engineering excellence to me.
03/02, 11:18 PM
posted by:
Mathew
Yeah.. It may match the BMW in hp. What about handling????
03/03, 7:07 PM
posted by:
digitalzombie
The M just came out. It’s too early to come out with another M man. That concept body has G written all over it. I saw all of the pictures it’s just a G with new headlights. I’m sure there are many revisions and stuff but it’s definately a G.
The only reason the IS350 beat 315 horse power is the Direct Injection. If you incorporate that technology to the VQ engine you know that the VQ engine is the superior v6 engine. Heck it didn’t beat Ward Engine award every year for nothing.
But I’m sure toyota having a huge amount of resources can beat Nissan if they actually take off their glove. But it wouldn’t be cost effective though.
03/03, 7:10 PM
posted by:
digitalzombie
Jsp you know what speak loudly? Nissan VQ always won Ward’s Top Ten Best engine. That’s right since the award was created Nissan won every one of them.
I’m sure BMW handling is probably the bench mark but Nissan is always about performance they’ll be near it or so.
03/04, 3:56 PM
posted by:
Mookie
“Yeah.. It may match the BMW in hp. What about handling???? ”
My G35 Coupe does 0.90 Gs stock. Besting the Z. How does the 330 compare? Of course there are other areas of handling.
03/05, 10:13 PM
posted by:
Scott
^ Please don’t confuse handling and Skidpad ratings, but certainly .90g is always very respectable; also rolling stock makes a large difference here.
03/14, 2:18 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
I’m pretty sure the 2006 330i pulls about .90 G’s as well.
Swap in some meatier rubber or a stiffer suspension, and you’ve got a pretty good performance increase on the 330i.
So tell me, Mookie… can you “mod” your G35’s curb weight or the chassis’ weight distribution? Not easily.
03/21, 2:14 PM
posted by:
Afif
This is the G. And there will be a 4.7 litre engine too for the V8 cars. So there might ve a 470Z to compete with the upcoming V8 Supra.
04/13, 3:23 PM
posted by:
peepee
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05/11, 9:11 PM
posted by:
AJ
I still want to see the engine specifics. It’s between the 07 BMW 335i or 07 Infiniti G35. It’ll come down to the test drive. I have an 01 330Ci right now…I just don’t want to get a 07 G35 then in 08 they come out with a G37.
Are we sure any hopes for a 3.7liter engine is gone? Can they compete with the new 335?