The essence of the brand Infiniti distilled in a car and taken to the extreme to satisfy the most demanding lovers of world… This is the Infiniti essence concept.
Presented as a concept to 79. TH, Infiniti essence concept International Geneva Motor Show is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 year history as the creator of the performance of the car. But it is also exciting as an exploration of the brand of the future.
Spectacular, design, technology and performance of reports is a gasoline-electric hybrid Court 600PS propulsion. This concept of essence is not infinite, it is simply an este indulgent anniversary of Infiniti in itself.
The concept includes the fundamental values of the inexhaustible source of inspiration for the future as a celebration of the past. Infiniti essence concept features a set of technologies, including hybrids and signal design distinguish the infinite future cars. And the Director of the branch of “inspired performance” super performance, reduce the resources for the first time, instead of Endless repeats of the most unique and dynamic world.
The Infiniti M is a four-door sedan that's been redesigned for the 2011 model year. Now in its third generation, the M sedan was preceded in name only, by an unrelated M30 coupe and convertible that helped launch the Infiniti brand in the early 1990s. The Infiniti M is sized and priced to compete against the BMW 5-Series, Lexus GS, Acura RL, Lincoln MKS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
In 2003, the M45 sedan became the first Infiniti four-door to directly challenge the mid-size luxury sedans from Germany and Japan. A replacement for the droopy-profile I30 sedan, the M45 sported a V-8 engine shared with Infiniti's former luxury flagship, the Q45 sedan. This M was based on the Japanese-market Nissan Gloria, and was sold for three model years as the company prepared a more serious, stylish entry in the class.
Indeed, the first and last droptop Infiniti before the new G37 Convertible was the 1990-’92 Infiniti M30 Convertible, a rebadged Japanese-market Nissan Leopard without its roof. The current Infiniti G-series models inevitably indulge in sharing its “FM” platform with the Nissan Z-models, but with two decades of maturation at Infiniti the model line is more independent and the G-series not the stopgap the original Infiniti M-series was.
The subject 2009 Infiniti G37 models were designed from the outset to accommodate the convertible version. It’s not a conversion or chop-topped Coupe. But it’s also not a roadster, like the topless version its corporate cousin S-cars, but a convertible with a with a rear seat. Never mind that it’s a bit snug back there, real adults will fit. The only way that will happen with a Z roadster is by putting the extra people on the rear deck like homecoming king and queen.
One of Infiniti’s goals, too, was to make the G37 Convertible “more female,” to attract a higher percentage of female buyers than the G-coupe traditionally has but without losing its masculine appeal. It’s a fine line because just like an old man will drive a young man’s car, but not vice versa, a guy won’t drive a “girl’s car.”
Close your eyes and stick out your hand. I am going to put a set of keys in your palm and give you some quick stats about which car they belong to. A seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and downshift rev matching. This is linked to a 5.0L DOHC V8 engine pushing out 390 horses and 369 lb-ft of torque to an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. Dual stainless steel exhaust pipes bellow out a raucous symphony and large brakes to bring the large wheels and tires to a stop. What kind of car is this? Trick question, it’s not a car; it is the 2009 Infiniti FX50 – a luxury crossover SUV.
The keyless-entry fob is in my pocket so I step on the brake and hit the button marked START. The engine sounds like that of a V8 sports car. I put the seven-speed transmission into SPORT mode and the gear selector shows I am in first. I leave the parking lot – and feed it some throttle… I flick the right paddle, marked with a + sign, and the transmission responds quickly, like a sports car. The suspension is firm, like a sports car and keeps the FX50 flat as I take my first corner. The seat does a good job as it is heavily bolstered but still quite comfortable, like a good sports car. I have to stop the Infiniti so I pull over and step out – and that is the only time I realize I am not driving a sports car.
The Infiniti G35 Coupe has only been around since 2003, but it has developed quite a following. Most people go first for the sleek styling that took more than inspiration from the Nissan 350Z two-seat sports car. What was great about the G Coupe was that it was able to seat 4 adults in relative comfort without messing up the swoopy lines that made the Z so popular.
Styling aside, once enthusiasts found out how good the G35 Coupe drove and performed, they were hooked. This car had an amazingly smooth and powerful V6 engine, a well sorted out suspension system and rear-wheel drive. The G Coupe, in fact, was favorably compared with the BMW 3-series coupe, the gold standard for sports coupes, even though the G cost thousands less.
Now after a 5 year run, Infiniti decided to take the G Coupe and refine it not only to better measure up to the Beemer coupe, They wanted to beat the 3 series people at their own game. A tall order, but did they succeed? We took the time to find out.
Despite the similarity in appearance with the previous G35 Coupe, the 2008 G37 Coupe is an all new car. There are no shared body panels with the G35 Coupe that it is replacing. In fact, there are no shared body panels with the new G35 sedan which it is based on with the exception of the hood.
To my eye, the styling is clean and masterfully executed with every line flowing and blending into a beautiful sculpture. This car looks good from every angle.
So let's take closer look at this beauty, but be careful not to salivate all over your keyboard.
Beside the new body, the G coupe has an all new engine that is larger for more power, but gets better fuel economy than the previous generation. The engine is now 3.7 liters up from 3.5, which is why the car was given the new name G37. The previous G35 had a sweet V6 that was one of the best in the business, but this new engine, if you can believe it, is even better.
Beside the fact that this engine generates more horsepower than the previous V6, it also gets better fuel economy than before, an impressive achievement. This is done in the new VQ37VHR engine by the use of a technology called VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift). This system combines hydraulically controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side to help improve performance and response. This new system also allows for a 7,500 rpm redline on the G37.
Introduction
The Infiniti G35 offers the sporty handling of a rear-wheel-drive car and boasts one of the best V6 engines available today. The G35 comes in sedan and coupe variants. Either way, it's clear the G35 is intended for serious driving enthusiasts, with rear-wheel drive, a sports suspension, an available six-speed manual gearbox, and nearly 300 horsepower.
Yet these are practical cars, as well. The G35 sedan offers more interior space than other near-luxury sedans. Its daring design, with stacked headlamps, catamaran fenders, and short overhangs, gives it a unique look we find appealing. The G35 costs less than a comparable BMW or Mercedes, but it gives up nothing in handling and performance. Infiniti substantially improved the G35 for 2005, with richer interior materials, more horsepower, bigger brakes, and a more refined ride.
The G35 coupe is more than just a two-door version of the sedan. It's a fastback GT with a visual character all its own. Mechanically, the G35 coupe is essentially a longer-wheelbase, more luxurious version of the Nissan 350Z. But the G35 coupe has a separate trunk instead of a hatchback like the Z, and it has a rear seat that can transport smaller members of the family. In short, it's more practical than the Z. For 2006, the G35 coupe gets some minor styling revisions.
