08 Infiniti G37 Coupe

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

let's be honest here, the goal of this thread is to surpass the 08 Subaru Impreza thread.

The new G37 Coupe will feature Nissan's redesigned VQ engine, bored to a 3.7 L, producing approximately 330 bhp and 270 ft. lbs. of torque. Nissan is also introducing it's VVEL valve timing system, which in fact is 1 MPG more efficient on the freshened engine compared to the G35 Sedan (3.5 L V6 306 hp). Also equipped is an all wheel steer system (4WAS) and a few suspension tweaks.

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[Kaldonis]

An absolutely beautiful car.

[sPiKyAZN]

front looks real nice...back not so much but the front and the rims look amazing.

[rogerrabbit168]

nice

[Octavius]

I lost control of my manly fluids after looking at those pics...what an absolutely gorgeous car.

I want one :D

[malaco0219]

gorgeous
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[aKiu]

not feelin it... hoepfully it'll grow

[crunked]

sweet car!!! rims are dope!

[Pete00]

hmm not sure about it...

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[Pete00]

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I think I still prefer the <2006 model (iron board spoiler). The new dashlights look good though.

edit: LOL I sent my mother the pictures and she said, "It looks dumb" LOL.

haha..

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[shortyshorty]

Looks like the inside has the same aluminum finishing that starts wearing off months after you purchase the car...

With the new motor the car will be a blast to drive, but I still think the 03-06 has a cleaner, unique design than this one.

Plus, in the right rear quarter panel shot, it looks like a freaking 2 door maxima.

The 03-06 g35 coupe is still one of my favourite cars and I think the design could have lasted a bit longer like the 90-96 z did.

[masterballer]

Sweet ass...the rack aint bad either ;)

[masterballer]

Ye id have to agree the 03-05 coupes are still way sexier...no matter what, the line just flows...i love that car.

[Blue_Thunder13]

I like this more then the 03-06 G35...i think im starting to find that the G35 is getting kind of boring :|

BTW whats with the pic of the fish :lol:

[masterballer]

08 M3 Ftw!

[Slimfast]

the new M3 is even uglier than this car...

[aquariaguy]

2008 M3
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3.html

[B0000rt]

Jesus! 330hp! Man, the HP war is really starting to get out of control!

'08 CTS; 3.6L = 300hp/270tq
'07 335i; 3.0L Twin Turbo = 300hp/tq
'07 A4; 3.1L = 255hp/243tq
'07 IS350; 3.5L = 306hp/277tq
'07 300C; 5.7L = 340hp/390tq
'07 TL; 3.5L 286hp/256tq
'07 MKZ; 3.5L 263hp/249tq

Lincoln needs to catch up, Audi doesn't because they have the S4 and RS4 :D

330hp for a non-special edition car eh? Jesus, and to think last generations M3 only had 333hp :D



But seriously, it was good to be a car nut in the 1960s, and it's good to be a car nut now! :D

[Anessa]

If it ain't broke then don't fix it - Infiniti's mantra for the G37.

[masterballer]

the new M3 is even uglier than this car...

The new m3 looks angry, its a beat on wheels.

[masterballer]

Jesus! 330hp! Man, the HP war is really starting to get out of control!

'08 CTS; 3.6L = 300hp/270tq
'07 335i; 3.0L Twin Turbo = 300hp/tq
'07 A4; 3.1L = 255hp/243tq
'07 IS350; 3.5L = 306hp/277tq
'07 300C; 5.7L = 340hp/390tq
'07 TL; 3.5L 286hp/256tq
'07 MKZ; 3.5L 263hp/249tq

Lincoln needs to catch up, Audi doesn't because they have the S4 and RS4 :D

330hp for a non-special edition car eh? Jesus, and to think last generations M3 only had 333hp :D



But seriously, it was good to be a car nut in the 1960s, and it's good to be a car nut now! :D

Bring it on...you can never have enough HP :D

The M3s 333 hp is different from this...M3 is a higher level car, the engine is race ready...the inifinity is more luxary with a sporty side.

[radeonboy]

there doesnt seem to be that much difference from the previous G35? Is it bigger in size or just a tad (30HP) more HP, and changed styling (not too dramatic) or is it still the same thing?

But I agree these do look nice. But if things haven't really changed, I can't see current owners wanting this new model.

[hyperion]

A new car has made my top 5. This car is the stuff of dreams..

[B0000rt]

there doesnt seem to be that much difference from the previous G35? Is it bigger in size or just a tad (30HP) more HP, and changed styling (not too dramatic) or is it still the same thing?

But I agree these do look nice. But if things haven't really changed, I can't see current owners wanting this new model.

It's a minor refreshment, heck it's only been really 4 years since it was first introduced. Another 4 years another refreshment I think would be really good!

[tjbtg85]

Very nice car, I drive an 03 G35 Coupe.

Best car out there for me anyways, beautiful sounding exhaust system. It purrs when I turn it on.

TJ :D

[shortyshorty]

Jesus! 330hp! Man, the HP war is really starting to get out of control!

'08 CTS; 3.6L = 300hp/270tq
'07 335i; 3.0L Twin Turbo = 300hp/tq
'07 A4; 3.1L = 255hp/243tq
'07 IS350; 3.5L = 306hp/277tq
'07 300C; 5.7L = 340hp/390tq
'07 TL; 3.5L 286hp/256tq
'07 MKZ; 3.5L 263hp/249tq

Lincoln needs to catch up, Audi doesn't because they have the S4 and RS4 :D

330hp for a non-special edition car eh? Jesus, and to think last generations M3 only had 333hp :D



But seriously, it was good to be a car nut in the 1960s, and it's good to be a car nut now! :D

And we haven't seen nothin yet.

I have an 03 g coupe and a 17 year old completely stock 300zx tt. Guess which one is quicker?

-->Once one of the japanese manufacturers get the balls to actually launch a turbo/twin turbo charged motor like the old days, thats when this will get ugly.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

bump

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

bump, i want more discussion on this car.

[Asad_A203]

there doesnt seem to be that much difference from the previous G35? Is it bigger in size or just a tad (30HP) more HP, and changed styling (not too dramatic) or is it still the same thing?

But I agree these do look nice. But if things haven't really changed, I can't see current owners wanting this new model.

It might appear that way, but this car can rape an 05 Infiniti G35 anyway you place it. The torque curve is completely variable, meaning you don't need to hit a certain RPM to get the torque. The engine has also 30 more HP but in reality it is probably closer to 70 HP difference considering the 0-60 in the G37 is around 4.X and G35C is 5.X. Also the G37 keeping up with a turbocharged BMW, I think is a great accomplishment. Sure the 335 is tenth of second quicker here and there, but they needed to put an M3 engine to keep up with a N/A engine. The G37 TT (or GTR) will be pushing 480 HP, so trust me there will not be a shortage of power anytime soon.

I own a G35C, but in reality when you see a G37 compared to a G35, the G37 looks alot nicer. The curves grow on you especially when the car is black. It also is alot more edgier than the G35 and wider. It definately has a more Lexus appeal than the sporty appeal of a G35C which I kind of prefer. I admit for the color, the only ones I am liking is black and red; blends with the curves beautifully. Also for anyone who says they prefer an 03-07 G35, have never seen the interior of it or been forced to look at it, lol. It is horrible! This interior looks respectable for the class and the seats in this are actually alot better than the seats in the G35. They also have those thigh extender pieces like in the BMW.

Overall the G37 would have been a BMW beater if they invested more time in laying out the dashboard and the materials in the car. These tend to not make it look like a luxury car but rather a futuristic vehicle. BMW on the other hand is very well planned and the BMW definately outhandles a G37.

[Asad_A203]

bump, i want more discussion on this car.

Lol, ur dp is awseome and I am sure is seizure inducing as well.

[woodstock827]

I like the back, but not the front.
And what did all the manufacturers do with AMBER signal lights?? I like my signal color different from my brake light please. Thank you.
Is it possible to get a set of rear light assembly from Europe to get the amber lights?

[NefCanuck]

I dunno, I like the interior and the side profile but that front end looks "off" to me... too lumpy and busy for my liking...

Cripes and we need 300+ HP to drive where in Canada again? :lol:

NefCanuck

[marbss]

15k cheaper in the US.

[kleptodathief]

id b shocked if any RFDer's had this car! pure sex on wheels! 337hp and handles on rails?:?:

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

bump due to Lancer 2008 being on page 1

[Sohjonn]

i c blu led lighting instrumentation. that's a plus, the G35 was a beautiful looking car i'd give it a 9.99/10, it lost.01 for the orange lit instrumenation.

[shortyshorty]

I see this in black sitting at the inifiniti in guelph everytime I drive by....man it is starting to grow on me!

[Spray]

honestly thinking about picking up the S5 this spring.

Sorry it has this car beat in every single aspect :(
maybe not mpg though :o
Edit: didn't realize the g37 was THAT much cheaper, indeed a nice car for the price :D

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[nocash]

honestly thinking about picking up the S5 this spring.

Sorry it has this car beat in every single aspect :(
maybe not mpg though :o
Edit: didn't realize the g37 was THAT much cheaper, indeed a nice car for the price :D


I love the S5 but really can't justify the MSRP. You can get a Caymen for the price of an S5.

Same goes for the entire S-line.

Too bad really, Quatro+the 4.2L V8=bald tires.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

no thread hijacking, make a seperate Audi one if you please.

[P-SH]

crap looks likea GM car

[vickyvictoria]

nice

[DaLurker]

Also the G37 keeping up with a turbocharged BMW, I think is a great accomplishment. Sure the 335 is tenth of second quicker here and there, but they needed to put an M3 engine to keep up with a N/A engine.

Hmm... the 335 is a 3.0L whereas the G37 is 3.7L. That's a 23% increase in engine size to keep up with a turbo charged BMW, hardly a great achievement.

[bobbings]

TOO SEXY! I'm buying one once I finish school in May. Mark my words! lol

[Ryus]

Hmm... the 335 is a 3.0L whereas the G37 is 3.7L. That's a 23% increase in engine size to keep up with a turbo charged BMW, hardly a great achievement.

Some very funny stuff here folks lol!

What about a 2.5L turbocharged Subaru ImprezZA STi? This can keep up with the 335 that has a 20% increase in engine size.

What if you put a turbo on the G37?

[Spray]

Some very funny stuff here folks lol!

What about a 2.5L turbocharged Subaru ImprezZA STi? This can keep up with the 335 that has a 20% increase in engine size.

What if you put a turbo on the G37?


I have an STI engine in my car.

I've raced 335's off the line at a track, and I beat them pretty bad.

Chipped and exhaust is another story, that makes it very close.

[DaLurker]

Some very funny stuff here folks lol!

What about a 2.5L turbocharged Subaru ImprezZA STi? This can keep up with the 335 that has a 20% increase in engine size.

What if you put a turbo on the G37?

My thoughts on engine design:Same performance for less engine displacement is always more of an achievement then boring out and engine. In another words, I'm more for blown engines then NA.

Further to that, if you're going to compare engineering prowess, at least compare the same style of engine.

Btw, yes, smaller engine keeping up with a bigger engine, :)

[Asad_A203]

I have an STI engine in my car.

I've raced 335's off the line at a track, and I beat them pretty bad.

Chipped and exhaust is another story, that makes it very close.

Is your car stock? A Legacy GT would have difficulties keeping up with 335 or a G37 (335/G37 do 0-60 in high 4-low 5 sec. range, whereas GT do this in low-mid 6 seconds), mainly due to it being undertuned and heavier in comparision to an STi. I had a Legacy GT try to keep up with me on the highway once, and it was pretty much even, and my car is bone stock. Compared to a larger displaced G or a 335, a GT would not be able to keep up unless it was modded.

[Asad_A203]

Hmm... the 335 is a 3.0L whereas the G37 is 3.7L. That's a 23% increase in engine size to keep up with a turbo charged BMW, hardly a great achievement.

Force Induction adds a great amount of power, but does not indicate the actual power of the engine or the refinment and improvment involded. If a G37 was turbocharged it would be approaching the 400-450 H.P range, easily. Infiniti could have simply added a turbocharger to the G35, and it would have outperformed the 335 in ever possible performance segment.

Force Induction also places a great amount of stress on the engine. BMW usually does not need to go the turbo route to produce a good performance vehicle, which is why I was a bit dissapointed with the 335. It has a great deal of torque, but judging from all the 335 that have overheated and failed when pushed to the limits, makes me wonder if the move by BMW was a rash decision. Simply put, my next vehicle will NOT be a 335i. It will either be an M3 or an M45; depends on what my taste for vehicle is then. I still like the G37s though, minus the design.

[Spray]

Legacy GT STOCK does it in 5.4, while the 335 is 4.8ish

Mid 6 seconds? dunno where your pulling random numbers from.

My car is tuned to 330HP right now, does it in an estimated 4.7 seconds.

I've raced three 335's, two were stock one tuned.

Is your car stock? A Legacy GT would have difficulties keeping up with 335 or a G37 (335/G37 do 0-60 in high 4-low 5 sec. range, whereas GT do this in low-mid 6 seconds), mainly due to it being undertuned and heavier in comparision to an STi. I had a Legacy GT try to keep up with me on the highway once, and it was pretty much even, and my car is bone stock. Compared to a larger displaced G or a 335, a GT would not be able to keep up unless it was modded.

[Asad_A203]

Legacy GT STOCK does it in 5.4, while the 335 is 4.8ish

Mid 6 seconds? dunno where your pulling random numbers from.

My car is tuned to 330HP right now, does it in an estimated 4.7 seconds.

I've raced three 335's, two were stock one tuned.


http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0502_2005_subaru_legacy_gt/

I guess it probably does do mid 5s, but I have never driven one. My car is claimed to do mid 5s, but with my crappy driving I usually hit the 60 MPH figure after 6 seconds...

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

2008 bump

[Rekognize]

Thanks OP, ordered