Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Etc., Infiniti
Infiniti G37 coupe to get AWD
Official word has yet to come down from on high, but it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Infiniti G37 will eventually get AWD hardware. Potential buyers are asking dealers, who are in turn asking Infiniti about channeling the VQ's urge through all four wheels. The M45 and G35S will both be gaining AWD in the near future, so it does bode well for the possibility of a G37x. Official statements are vague about any actual developments, other than to say "it's reasonable to expect it may happen." It's also reasonable to assume that Infiniti's watching the competition like BMW and Audi proliferating AWD euro-luxers, and they'd be remiss to neglect offering the same capabilities.
[Source: Inside Line]
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
MikeW 1:11PM (8/31/2007)
Like it needs to be anymore front heavy than 54/46
So 56/44 is likely.
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mindlessoath 1:24PM (8/31/2007)
skyline r34
Torque control ATTESA E-TS (Pro)
ATESSA E-TS PRO is Nissans 4WD system which transfers power and braking force where it is needed for best performance. Torque is split between front and rear wheels while braking force is split independently to all four wheels utilising ABS. In ordinary driving conditions torque is delivered purely to the rear wheels, however when the car is pushed the computer engages the front wheels and calculates the amount of power split between front and rear.
this is used in vspec versions of the skyline.
i dont belive the g35 used this system at all. but i know that from reading magazine reviews the awd system's hindered the performance of the vehicles. i have not read about the better traction in winter/rain environments tho.
its safe to assume they are going to use the same system from previous cars for the g37! this is highly likly.
they could use the same system that the new nissan GT-R is going to use an updated version of ATTESA, but its likly going to be to much money on something thats not needed for a 4 door coupe.
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Nick 1:35PM (8/31/2007)
It's all about versatility. Buyers looking to spend 30-40K on a car are more likely to rely on that car as their sole means of transportation than someone spending 60-70K. For those of us who want a sporty and luxurious car while retaining the ability to drive to Tahoe for skiing, AWD is a great feature.
Also, for regular joes like myself, AWD handling at the limit is much safer on the track, even if a pro would be faster in a RWD car. My next car will still be an Evo X, but I'll now at least consider a G37X.
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mindlessoath 1:35PM (8/31/2007)
Power was delivered to all four wheels using an electronically-controlled all wheel drive system referred to by Nissan as the ATTESSA 4wd system. The ATTESSA system uses two G-Sensors mounted underneath the centre console, which feed lateral and longtitudinal inputs to the ECU. The ECU would then control the feed of power by allowing a limited amount to be delivered to the front wheels via an electronic torque split converter. V-Spec models were equipped with (amongst other things), a faster reacting ATTESSA Pro 4wd system with adjusted ECU settings, improving oversteer considerably.
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Simsala 8:59AM (9/01/2007)
Ah, really? I think every fourth American is of german origin?!
El Calor 3:10PM (8/31/2007)
It keeps getting better and better!
http://www.6mt.net
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Jason 7:13PM (10/19/2008)
I currently own a G35 6MT 6 SP Manual and totally love the car....except when it snows. I hope someone from Infinity reads these posts b/c if they don't give the G37 AWD a manual transmission as an option, my next car will be a BMW 335xi with a manual.
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