all the wait, makes it need to live up to expectations even that much more./

 

N50 thanks for the welcome and I agree 100% with you

 

If you seriously think that the G35 coupe will be competitive with the turbocharged 335, then you are in for a serious disappointment. The 335 will run 4.8 in 0/60 and 13.4 1/4s, and there's no way the G35 will match that performance. Although it would be great if it could, I can't see how a NA G could be that quick.

 

An NA engine could reach those numbers if the G35's dropped plently of pounds. We know that's not going to happen though. I think you guys are looking at this the wrong way. Infiniti may not create the new G coupe to put up the exact same performance numbers as the 335i. It's about the whole package. The new design, the upgraded interior, technology galore, more composed chassis, better handling, etc.. The whole package, that is what Infiniti is shooting for...all for a lesser "out the door" price. If the coupe hits 0-60 in 5-5.2 seconds are you going to complain because it isn't up to the 335i's performance numbers?? I surely wouldn't.

 

I wish I was in the market for the coupe

 

Definitely excited about this one. My g/f and I are looking to replace the Z Roadster with something a little more usable. This might be the option.

 

My sentiments also. I see all the new cars coming out for other car companies and I can't even get a taste of my own. Very annoying.

 

agreed, although ill bet the gt-r will be "competitive" with the e92 m3......

 

Seriously, bro...remove your head from your anus. Were not just talking about performance here. There are PLENTY of other factors that will make or break the G35. Quarter-mile and 0-60 times are NOT the deciding factor for 99% of the people buying cars these days. The vast majority of people buying this car will never even come close to pushing the car to it's limit. I don't want to start another BS 335i vs G35 thread so I'm gonna stop there.

 

I guess you'll pass on the new M3 as well....414HP from a V8 but it will probably only run 4.9s 0-60.

In all honesty though, no factory 335i runs 4.8s 0-60...only the ones with boost that is beyond factory spec for some reason...a chipped 335i is a whole nother story though. There is much more to a car than simple accelleration times though but I have high hopes that Nissan will be wanting to play the numbers game anyway. The G coupe only needs to be slightly lighter and have a bit more torque adn HP and it'll compete with a 335i no problem.

 

More than one stock 335i owner has hit 4.8s to 60mph. C&D did too.

I agree though, 0-60mph is a stupid gauge of a car's performance. If the new G coupe can be competitive in the 1/4 mile (13.7 or better), handle nearly as well, have steering that is similar, AND have all the technology the G sedan has at a much lower price than the 335i, then Infiniti will have done a good job.

 

My predictions:

* Increase in engine size and/or HP
* upgrade to sound system
* all autos will come with paddle shifters
* SIXTH GEAR in auto transmission
* No silver rear spoiler

What i want:
* hand-pull brake for automatic transmission
* seat vents/cooling in addition to heating
* more low-end/bass for SOW
* update to nav firmware (allow all features during driving) and better management of music
* SIXTH GEAR in auto transmission
* No silver rear spoiler

 

damn im excited. lol i feel like a child.

 

Agreed - they'll have done a great job and will sell like hotcakes.

I think a 3.7 liter making ~315 hp is quite possible, even probable... and should yield a 13.7 in the quarter mile... which is what I think the bare minimum would be in order to remain competitive (acceleration wise) with the 335i. Plus, it won't cost much more to produce.

Deep down, I'm pretty sure Infiniti wants to remain competitive (fairly similar) with 335 straight-line numbers. The 3.7 engine will do that, for both the coupe and sedan. With the 3.5 liter... the coupe and sedan will always be measurably slower than the 335, and reviews will make a point of this. BMW really raised the bar. And Infiniti wants to at least hit it... But having similar performance, costing less, and all those features and room will be enough for a winning combination. In the past, it cost less AND was faster than the BMW. Now, it just costs less... and lost some value in that regard.

And who knows... maybe down the road Infiniti will stick a more powerful (turbo?) engine in the coupe and sedan and offer them as a limited production model. Kind of ironic that the Japanese car company that bills itself as the performance alternative doesn't have a performance division/moniker for elevated models (nismo is a lame duck in the US). Even Lexus now has that - the new IS-F coming out is a monster... Acura has Type S... etc. They could do it for only a few thousand more in price... I think people would pony up another $5K+ for a 400HP "type r" version of the G35. Not to mention FXs and M sedans. Yup. Imagine... the NISMO G sedan and coupe with 3.7TT... the NISMO FX with 3.7TT... the NISMO M sedan with 4.5TT... they would still cost less or similar to the competition and could eat their lunch in the process - the reviews would be something else. It would do wonders for the Infiniti brand as well.

Take an M45. Load it up and add $12K to the sticker price... put a couple of turbos in there... upgrade the brakes and suspension... have a comparo with the E63, M5 and RS6 at $20K less... OUCH!

Deep down, I really want to believe they have something like this in the works (hopefully no less than 2 years away or don't bother) and that is why they chose to have the GTR be a Nissan. I know Lexus is going to be doing this... pretty bad when you're being beat by the "luxury" brand.

 

I think two years is realistic. Despite this being an Infiniti-brand site, I don't think it's any real secret that Infiniti has been doing relatively poorly the last 8 months or so, and Nissan isn't in much better shape. They need to get new models (not just G's) on Infiniti showroom floors and generate some brand interest before they start adding a performance division. If the new G is a hit, they release a successful re-fresh on the M, and finally get a respectable Q, then maybe we'll see Infiniti-F.