Anyone wish G37 gained tq instead of hp?
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Applies to all G37s, but since I have a sedan, I'll post it here. When Infiniti went from the 3.5 to the 3.7, hp went up 22 but torque only went up 1. Now, that's great for marketing and all-out driving (1/4 mile runs seem to be about .2 quicker). But I'm guessing, since I haven't owned a G before, that for everyday, not going over 4000 rpm driving, that there isn't much of a difference. So I was wondering if anyone else feels that Infiniti should have increased the tq instead of hp with the displacement increase? Just thinking out loud.
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I think what we will see instead is a beefy 100+ kW electric motor in the next gen hybrid G. Let that motor fill in the low RPM torque, while improving MPGs also - as will be required under the new EPA regulations which begin in MY2011 and really ramp up by MY2016.
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The G is a fast car already. It has tire chirping acceleration, and 7200 rpm red line to use; sure there are always faster cars out there, but the best way is to improve the nut behind the wheel.
DI is great, until you have to replace expensive fuel pump or components.
DI is great, until you have to replace expensive fuel pump or components.
My giant, lard-assed G8 GT was doing 4.9 0-60s with just a tune. IMO, the G could stand to have a little more tq down low, although
in most ways the vq37 was a step in the right direction.
in most ways the vq37 was a step in the right direction.
Sorry, had to do it.
My trunk:
I would love more torque! It's ok when driving solo, but when I got the wife and 2 kids in the rear it freakin sucks.
Yeah I sti does look grandpaish, I never said it wasn't fast, you can't even copare the 2 engines, yeah the caddy is by far faster, but for that amont of money hmmm I would personally jmo into something else, don't get me wrong when it comes to American I'm a GM guy, I've owned 2 MC SS's in my lifetime and own a 64 ss that I'm rebuilding, so I Know the GM Torgue, it's just caddy does not make a sexy car. Just my opinion.
ElLayG37s - your sure welcome to your opinion. Well, at least we agree that the G37 is sexy. I still love the Gs.
Also, for the money you would be hard pressed to find anything new and faster for the money.
Also, for the money you would be hard pressed to find anything new and faster for the money.
Remo 101 that is a monster you have.
Not only is it drop dead mean looking, its got the ***** to back it up.
