If it was just the sum of its parts that made the G35 coupe an enticing cockpit it would seem like a good deal for its reasonable $45,000 base price, but like a gourmet meal the Infiniti ads to its desirability with an artful presentation. Metallic surfaces combine with rich leathers in a most appealing display of contemporary design. Everything works the way it needs to without frustrating electronic interfaces or ergonomic oddities to spoil the man and machine unity. I especially appreciate the power seat controls thoughtfully located on top of the inner seat bolster, directly beside the driver's right thigh. The navigation system, if ordered, pops up from the top of the center stack displaying a set of landscape-style maps, the best of any I've tested. What's more, the rear seats are actual seats that fit two average size adults for reasonable distances - rare in the GT category. 
After blasting back down the road that gave me such joy on the way up, I settled into a relaxing ride back to the hotel. Cruising at slightly more than the posted speed made for a speedy journey, helped along by the ability to pass slower traffic without commotion. While at passing speeds some wind noise is detectable, but then only a trace. While at the top of its class aerodynamically, the slippery looking coupe is actually slightly less wind cheating than its four-door brother, with a Cd of 0.29 in standard form compared to 0.27 in the sedan, and 0.28 in the spoiler equipped M6 rather than 0.26 in a 4-door with the Aero package. Whatever, there's still nary a whistle from the offensive wind at near missile speeds.