2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe Preview

Also, optional drilled aluminum foot pedals with circular rubber pads can be ordered to replace the full-rubber pads of

An additional 15-plus horsepower comes as part of the optional 6-speed manual equipped Sport model package. (Photo: Infiniti Canada)

the current car, plus primary instruments have been given a subtle restyle. Other than that, and those things previously mentioned, the general layout of the dash and instrument cluster looks much the same, with the exception of a thin horizontal strip of aluminum that splits the upper and lower dash as it spans the width of the vehicle.

Exciting news for enthusiasts will be the coupe's performance upgrades, especially if trimmed out in optional Sport model mode. While available in both 5-speed automatic and manual guises, if the close-ratio 6-speed manual is ordered an additional 15-plus horsepower comes as part of the package, which should boost output to approximately 295

Nineteen-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels will be available in the optional Sport trim. (Photo: Infiniti Canada)

horsepower from its standard 280. Infiniti will release final performance figures before the car is available for sale.

Infiniti also reports that the shifting mechanism within its 6-speed manual has been improved "to provide a lower shifting effort."

The coupe gets 18-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in 235/45R18 tires when the sport-tuned suspension package is ordered, and 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels in optional Sport trim. The Sport package also adds Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (V-LSD), and drilled aluminum pedals.