2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Unveiled

[NFS4]

http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia..._gallery/0703_2008_infiniti_g37_coupe/

First thing's first - just as you'd expect, the higher number in the G37's name denotes a larger displacement engine. The 2007 model's VQ35 3.5-liter has been stroked to 3.7 liters. The new engine, dubbed VQ37VHR, now has an 86-mm stroke (up from 81.4 mm) and a compression ratio that is, at 11.0:1, four-tenths of a point higher.

The biggest news about the engine, however, is that it is the world's first application of Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology. Like BMW's Valvetronic, VVEL eliminates the need for a conventional throttle butterfly, controlling engine output by continually and steplessly varying valve lift and timing. The V-6 retains a conventional throttle butterfly, but it's used for emissions-related purposes only, according to Nissan.

By having infinite control over both valve lift and timing, Nissan was able to flatten the VQ's torque curve at both the bottom and top of the rpm range. The result is that while the 3.7-liter's 270 lb-ft peak torque is only 2 lb-ft higher than the 3.5-liter's, the curve shows improvements of about six percent down low and four percent up high.

The increase in high-rpm torque results, of course, in more horsepower. The G37 is preliminarily rated at 330 horsepower. And as a result of VVEL, it should beat the 3.5-liter's EPA fuel economy ratings. Now that's progress.

Nissan says that, compared with BMW's Valvetronic, VVEL is 32% quicker to respond, 20% smaller, and uses 52% less parts per cylinder. It also allows the engine to rev higher - the 3.7-liter is redlined at 7,500rpm.

 

[Hyperlite]

Sounds like an amazing engine. I wonder what the 350Z is getting...

edit: wait, i don't remember...whats the redline on the 2008 Z? wasn't it north of 8k?

 

[Maximus96]

thats not anywhere near the concept...still looks good tho

 

[pray4mojo]

looks havent improved drastically but it still looks good.

this vvel this sounds interesting. no need for a throttle butterfly? only there for emissions? id remove it.

 

[RichUK]

Valvetronic

Don't they mean double VANOS?

 

[mb]

Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

 

[CtK]

Looks good but not better than the Coupe Concept
from the side the front looks 2 round/bulky.
Will prob look better without the rear lip spoiler

i think ill wait for Audi A5 and then make my choice.

 

[Corporate Thug]

very sexy, buy i like the current models back lights better.

 

[RichUK]

It looks too bland IMO.

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

 

[Kelvrick]

Front reminds me of a lexus sc430.

 

[secretanchitman]

that front looks better and the back is still stupid looking...but i still prefer the sedan imo.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

 

[jpeyton]

Yummm...piss.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

 

[randomlinh]

looks kinda boring, but props to nissan on the engine.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

Great handling does not always mean better lap times...

The GTR will have 450HP coupled with AWD which will definitely be good for a sub 4s 60 time, not that it will matter. The GTR will basically have 95% of the current 911 Turbo performance judging from Edmunds coverage on the matter. Lets face it, the 911 Turbo will piss all over the M3

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

420HP With probably quite a bit more torque compared to the GTR too.

I think it would be an interesting race for sure.

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

GTR will be priced NORTH of the M3...

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

420HP With probably quite a bit more torque compared to the GTR too.

I think it would be an interesting race for sure.

More torque? A high-RPM V8 vs a twin-turbo V6? You're joking right?

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

Concept specs mean nothing.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

GTR will be priced NORTH of the M3...

Source?

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: supafly
Edmunds First Drive: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

HAWT

:Q the bimmer died!

The new soon to be released M3 will p!ss all over it.

And the new Infiniti/Nissan GTR will piss all over the M3.

Not a chance. Have you seen the concept specs and figures for the new M3?

I?ll have to find the mag I purchased a few days ago, IIRC it stated a sub 4s 0-60 time, and we all know the BMW M-tech cars have great handling.

So?.

400HP for the M3 vs 450HP and AWD for the GTR of similar weight...hmm....

420HP With probably quite a bit more torque compared to the GTR too.

I think it would be an interesting race for sure.

No, the GTR should have more torque. Forced induction gives more torque than a high revving NA engine.