no reason for paddle shifters without a true clutchless manual. automatics don't require you to take your hands off the wheel normally anyway.


Besides, rev-matched downshifts are MANDATORY for enthusiastic driving. I'm not going to burn up an automatic transmission in the twisties downshifting the way the current AT5 does which just wears out the clutch plates and overheats it.

 

wow...the new sedan actually looks nice more M35/M45ish... I actually hated the look of the current sedan :/

 

i like that. its pretty hot. the new engine should be on par with its new arising competition

 

The new sedan is pimp!! Almost coupe-ish..haha . Dual exhaust, much more sportier and M-ish as stated above. I like the interior a lot, much more classy. As if we need to make the sedan faster . Hopefully it'll weigh more so us coupe won't be at an even worst disadvantage.


~Khoa

 

Are you saying the new sedan will have 300 + hp.I like the new body it does look like a m 35/45 sweet. So thenew g coup should be well over 300 .I know they say 330hp.

 

edmunds.com reported that it will have 300+hp, with a 7500rpm redline it should be easily more than that. torque might drop though depending on whether they increased the compression rate

 

BoRed!

 

http://www.sportzmagazine.com/Z_spec...07G35Sedan.htm
official scoop hot off the press

 

“The block features ladder frame construction for greater rigidity, crank journal and pin diameters have been increased, the block height increased by 8.4 millimeters to reduce piston side force and the engine center is now 15 millimeters lower, which also contributes to the G’s improved dynamic performance,” says Infiniti’s release on the G. “Other engine enhancements include the addition of standard variable exhaust cam timing (eCVTCS), a higher rev limit (increased from 6,600 rpm to 7,500 rpm) and higher compression ratio (10.6:1 versus the previous 10.3:1), asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, improved coolant flow and new Iridium spark plugs. A new symmetric twin ram air intake system helps reduce airflow resistance by 18 percent and a new exhaust system design with equal length exhaust manifolds and reduced muffler exhaust pressure (25% less than the first generation G35) help improve engine breathing.”

 

if that doesn't = greater than 300hp, nothing will

THEY GOTTA DO SMG/DSG STYLE TRANSMISSION, COME AWWWWWWWWWWWWN (i'm practicing my baltimore accent).

 

maybe not 2007 but the year after....

The speed dials/rpm dials look awfully similar to audi's...

hmmm looks like I might have a hard time in 2008 deciding between the GT-R and the new G...hopefully the GT-R doesnt cost tooo much...

 

i think that's great!

 

OMG I FOUND IT:

Sweet. That works for me.

Too bad it's not a 6spd and probably only worthwhile in the Sport model that gets the paddle shifters (I wonder if the AWD model gets the paddle shifters, maybe even if with the sport package or something?).

I would like to see the AWD model with paddleshifters and DRM. Might be interesting.

 

i cant believe they are going with 5 speed when is350 and rx8 has 6speed. thats pretty lame.

 

Yeah I also wish they would have gone w/ a 6speed A/T. The new SLK has a 7 speed A/T. But the paddle shifters will be a plus