Next Infiniti G Coupe officially named G37
We showed you a sketch of the forthcoming new Infiniti G coupe back in January. Set to be unveiled next month at the NY International Auto Show, the car now has a name attached to it: G37. This was confirmed in an email that went out earlier today from the show organizers. We also have a new teaser shot of the car, as you can see here. No reason's been given yet for the updated nomenclature, but we'll guess that a bumped-up 3.7L version of the VQ powerplant will reside under the coupe's hood. While the teaser shows just the headlight, the 2006 Infiniti Coupe Concept gives you a real good idea of what to expect in the looks department.The other Infiniti debut at NY is called the EX Concept, which is said to showcase new technology that the automaker will implement on production cars for the first time ever by the end of 2007. We'll be in the Big Apple to bring you all the news as it happens.
[Source: NYIAS]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
vitor03vitor 11:40AM (3/13/2007)
cant wait...this car is gonna be hot!
Reply
Adam 11:34AM (3/13/2007)
This is some of the best news I have heard all day. One of the best car companies just keeps getting better everyday!
Reply
bgdc 11:43AM (3/13/2007)
Had to happen. The 335i is such a monster performer that the VQ used in the current G35 coupe is way overmatched.
Reply
Hung2 12:23PM (3/13/2007)
Agree with #3 - besides who cares.
Reply
Mike 11:48AM (3/13/2007)
zomg...I feel so inadequate now with my G35 coupe.
too bad our next G will be the sedan...too much of a PITA to put a baby seat in the coupe. :(
Reply
L3 11:54AM (3/13/2007)
So when can I order a 370 Z? With SuperCharger please. I can't afford a GT-R...
Reply
SSBR 11:57AM (3/13/2007)
The G35 coupe was excellent. Best value in its class (yes, even better then the 3 series coupe). But, don't rejoice just yet... With the new Altima Coupe around the corner, your going to have a cheaper version of its older twin for about 20k-25k
http://www.rolesor.com
Reply
Steve 12:06PM (3/13/2007)
Yeah a cheaper FWD verion. No thanks. So with the sedan doing 307hp on the 3.5 what can we expect from a 3.7?
Reply
Ernest 12:08PM (3/13/2007)
hmm....335i turbo or 3.7 NA power... tough choice!
Reply
Michael Karesh 12:12PM (3/13/2007)
The Altima coupe isn't as attractive as either G coupe, and with a front-drive chassis won't perform on the same level.
Someone at freshalloy.com posted details about the G37 a couple of days ago:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?p=1407331#post1407331
I'm looking forward to May, when I'll have initial reliability results for the 2007 G35 sedan. With my process, it'll no longer be necessary to wait a year or more for initial reliability information--I'll have this information on fall intros as early as February.
http://www.truedelta.com/reliability.php
Reply
Michael Karesh 12:14PM (3/13/2007)
Steve #7: The freshalloy thread says 325 horsepower, with 330 being tested for a future bump.
Reply
bgdc 12:22PM (3/13/2007)
If it's still NA, that's a shame. They really need to turbocharge that 3.7. 400 HP and 450 ft-lbs of torque sound nice.
Reply
Jason 12:26PM (3/13/2007)
Mike...
I have a 6MT Sedan. Trust me, there is nothing lost.
Reply
Tal 12:47PM (3/13/2007)
#10 Michael
The 3.5LVQ is a tried and true power plant. Can you speculate on the probable reliability of the 3.7LVQ if it is indeed a bored out version of the 3.5?
Or is this a "time will tell","wait and see" senario?
I cannot imagine Nissan/Infinity jeopardizing their reputation but stranger decisions have been made.
thx
Reply
egon 1:00PM (3/13/2007)
This is exciting :) I can't wait for this to release, I've been waiting for it since the 2006 Chicago Auto Show when they showed it.
egon | www.AutomoBlog.net
Reply
Benjamin Levy 1:37PM (3/13/2007)
What gets me is that the 3.5 was just a bored out VQ30. I can't believe that could get another .2L out of it. I wouldn't really compare it to the 335i's engine though. I think BMW still has the power edge.
I think it's funny that people asked for a the twin-turbo Skyline for so long and after Nissan finally brought over an NA one, a new TT car is challenging them. Nissan should bring back the RB. :D
Reply
scardella 1:43PM (3/13/2007)
I would imagine that it's stroked rather than bored. If I recall properly, the VQ35HR is much taller than the DE, and that is why it's smoother. That'd make it easier to stroke out, wouldn't it?
As far as the HP is concerned, the math would work out pretty good if they're saying 325hp:
306hp * (3.7l/3.5l) = 323.4hp
I doubt that the redline would be any different (if anything, a couple hundred rpm lower). I'm hoping it's got direct fuel injection.
Reply
Araemo 2:00PM (3/13/2007)
BGDC, #11 said:
"If it's still NA, that's a shame. They really need to turbocharge that 3.7. 400 HP and 450 ft-lbs of torque sound nice."
Well, I think the turbocharged version is going to have a different name, something starting with G, still, but with a T-R at the end, and a Nissan hamburger at both ends of the car.
Reply
Jonathan Hicks 2:42PM (3/13/2007)
When can we expect a G37 convertible with a retractable hardtop or a G37 sedan? Will the FX35 and the M35 become the FX37 and M37 respectivly?
Reply
shimman 4:36PM (3/13/2007)
is g35 sedan going to be g37, too?
Reply