No-compromise Coupe Seattle, Washington -- Maybe it's age, but a few years back, I used to favour sports cars that had a more brutal nature. Now, I'm realizing that I prefer more refined and comfortable performance. However, I still don't tolerate any sort of compromise.
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| The G37 is a top-of-the-line Japanese coupe. |
This newfound spirit is what dictated my analysis when I got the opportunity to take the wheel of the all-new
Infiniti G37 coupe on the American west coast roads. It was a stroll down a sinuous stretch of pavement that makes us appreciate the finesse of this premium Japanese two-door, but a course that also allowed us to put the car's new powertrain to its paces, which is much smoother.
Strong engine This entirely revamped version of Infiniti's popular G shares only its name and FM platform with the sedan, and those underpinnings also serve for the
Altima Coupe . All other components have been modified, even the powertrain that now gets a 3.7-litre engine; hence the name designation change, which you've probably guessed already.This ultramodern engine is in fact a renewed application of the legendary 3.5-litre mill that has been happily powering Infiniti and Nissan models over the years. This time, in addition to increasing its displacement, horsepower has also been seriously increased: 330 ponies compared to 275 in the previous generation.Another novelty is the V-VEL system, which stands for Variable Valve Event and Lift. It's a technology that gathers both changes in intake and lift cycles, and which contributes in making the engine cleaner while increasing power. It also helps to keep torque at its 270-lb-ft peak.
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| The S indicates that you are in the presence of the Sport version. |