New York Preview: Infiniti G37 Coupe revealed ahead of schedule
click above image to view high-resolution pics of the 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
With the New York Auto Show only a couple weeks away, the embargos had to begin to break any day now. Road and Track started things off by releasing its May issue online early with a single of the new Infiniti G37 and a short driving impression. Edmunds Inside Line and Automobile smelled blood, and immediately opened the flood gates revealing everything they knew about Infiniti's new G Coupe. These news outlets were apparently invited to a sneak preview of the G37 at Nissan's test facility in Arizona last month, and while Infiniti likely set strict embargoes on publishing pictures and driving impressions of the new model, all it takes is one hole in the dam to start a deluge.
The full view of the G37 is stunning, with familiar cues from the G35 Sedan mingled with coupe-specific cues like a large front intake and fast profile. The headlights peel back into the front fenders giving the G37 an even more imposing presence than the current G35 coupe.
The already excellent 3.5L V6 from the G35 Sedan gets bored out by 4.6mm to reach 3.7 liters, and the compression is increased to 11.0:1 to create some outstanding power numbers. An estimated 330 hp and 270 lb-ft will move the 3,682 lb coupe, and the drive should be much improved with 36-percent stiffer underpinnings than the G35 coupe. Stopping power is also quite impressive, with 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear rotors.
Infiniti showed the world it was no pushover in the entry luxury market with its first-generation G35 coupe, and we think the great looks and impressive power numbers of the all-new G37 may put Infinity at the front of the pack. Of course, the BMW 335i coupe leads the pack at the moment while weighing less and putting up bigger torque numbers with its twin-turbo inline-six, so we'll reserve judgment on whether or not the G37 wins by a nose until we've had the chance to drive it.
[Source: Automobile]
Gallery: 2007 Infiniti G37 Coupe
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
DPC car videos 10:58PM (3/20/2007)
This one looks much better then the older version, the power is good also and should be enough to beat the Lexus IS350 but mot the BMW 335i twin turbo in a 0-60 sprint. We need a twin turbo version or a V8 to compete with the upcoming BMW M3 and Audi RS4.
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ohmy 10:31AM (3/21/2007)
Ummm, I hope it looks better in person... I like the current G35 much better...
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Lee Gibson 11:12PM (3/20/2007)
You know, I think the existing car is about the prettiest thing on the road, and I don't like this one as well.
Cheaper car, I like it better. Win!
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chad.dawkins 11:30PM (3/20/2007)
Remember guys, this car is dirty and in a boring color. These also aren't the best pictures(i.e. with proper lighting and such) so the car looks worse that it might in person. Anywho, the only thing that I would have done is some sort of rear fender flare or something. Front looks good though.
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O.I. 11:32PM (3/20/2007)
I don't like it, looks like a souped up maxima or something. I think the previous version of the car looked better.
I'm sure the tech toys in it will be great, but I think the 335 looks much better at this point.
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steeg 11:38PM (3/20/2007)
Jesus, what a bunch of girls. Who gives a hoot about how it looks. It's about how it goes and about value compared to the German competition.
Geez, do you people actually DRIVE cars or just look at them and admire how "cute" and "pretty" they look?
Grow a pair already.
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Nick Betancur 11:45PM (3/20/2007)
The first G35 coupe was an instant hit and looked amazing. This one might take a while to grow on people but from these pics, I'm sad to say that Infiniti missed the mark.
At least the Skyline is looking good...
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SSBR 11:39PM (3/20/2007)
I hate to say it but... it looks worse then the current gen G35 coupe. Looks more... boring. They should have stuck with the concept model they showed off last year. First it was the Altima coupe look a like. Then it was the "G35" Opel.. And now this.. Sorry G35 owners, not a good year for you guys (or gals)
But hey, 335i coupe is around the corner.
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Tool 11:41PM (3/20/2007)
Congrats Nissan. You've managed to take all the character out of the G-coupe, then create an Altima coupe and make it a carbon copy, albeit cheaper.
You guys are geniuses!
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ZenFrog 11:49PM (3/20/2007)
I love the current G35 and I'm sorry to say that this is no answer to the new turbo 3 series, not even close
>:^(
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mostro750 11:51PM (3/20/2007)
agree this one doesn't look as good as the previous gen - neither do the sedans. for the bloke who thinks it's all about the drive - that may be true for you mate, but must coupes are bought by shallow types who are focused on looks. especially the try-hard yuppies who buy entry level beemers and other luxury cars.
while we are on that topic for some reason the g35 coupe has a curious owner profile in my not so humble opinion. while the 350z is mostly tuner fiends, 2fast2furious types and sad old men with chest wigs, the g35 is instead the domain of showy wankers.
how many times have i noticed a g35 coupe and it's owner is some web2.0 or dotcom first time around biz dev type. likely called brad. has an mba and faux smile. i hate to say it folks but 80% of the blokes i see driving this one are wankers plain and simple.
my advice is buy a 350z if you're serious about driving or if your serious about posing you have to plump for some Munich metal.
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mcheddadi 11:53PM (3/20/2007)
Someone tell me this isn't prettier
http://www.infiniti.com/img/g_coupe/photos/exterior_photos/gc_wallpaper_ext_01.jpg
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DAN THE MAN 12:00AM (3/21/2007)
Anyone know if the 3.7 v6 will make it to the upcoming Nismo z this summer? Also what do you mean by "But hey, 335i coupe is around the corner."? Hasn't it been here since Augustish?
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Ray 11:56PM (3/20/2007)
The recent G35 concept was incredible. This is boring. Current gen looks better. Seems like Infiniti is moving toward the center of the luxury market rather than playing to the strengths of the brand.
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Ry 12:02AM (3/21/2007)
I like the old coupe better than the new coupe. But I think the new sedan looks much better than the old coupe.
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Jeff Banks 12:05AM (3/21/2007)
Blah...looks like a disfigured altima. No way i'd take this over a BMW 3-series or Cadillac CTS.
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James 12:04AM (3/21/2007)
Yeah, I agree... I think that Infiniti went a little overboard with the styling of both the new G coupe and sedans. They look too much like the outgoing models to me, but just worse overall.
This thing looks like... they too a clay model of the current G coupe, and left it in the sun until it melted a little bit. It's just not very appealing. The Bimmer 3 coupe is sexy as hell.
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Jason 12:09AM (3/21/2007)
The current gen looks sharper. This is more dumbed-down and on the side of luxury rather than sport. If this is where Infiniti wants to go, fine. But it is not a step in the direction I am personally interested in.
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NeoteriX 12:10AM (3/21/2007)
I'd have to agree with the rest of the opinions: I prefer the harder-edged look of the prior G35. The 3 section front intake is so... sedan.
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DAN THE MAN 12:21AM (3/21/2007)
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUgly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Far inferior to the 335i. All it takes is a reflash to bring the 335i up to like 400hp easily. why would you waste money on such a heavy ugly thing?
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