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Highly Seductive Styling
As the G37 Coupe enters the third year
of its second-generation design, its stunningly seductive styling is recognized
around the world. The smooth, aerodynamic design offers a kinetic feeling with
an emotional surface expression, while the sweeping character lines and tight
panel gap lines provide a rich, high quality appearance. Exterior highlights
include flowing front fender curves, a wave-style hood, expressive front fascia
with Infiniti's signature double-arch grille and L-shaped High-Intensity
Discharge (HID) bi-functional Xenon headlights with integrated fog lamps. The
strong side character line and side sills integrate with the large wheel wells
and performance-oriented wheel and tire packages to transmit an added sense of
power and vibrancy. The rear of the G37 Coupe features broad rear fenders
flowing into the large LED taillights, refined rear bumper, integrated RearView
Monitor camera (when equipped), rear underbody air diffusers and large dual
exhaust outlets with chrome finishers.
The G37 Coupe Sport 6MT models and
G37 Journey with Sport Package add an enhanced performance look, with a unique
front fascia, special side sills and standard 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with
high performance tires.
Eight exterior colors are offered for 2010:
Vibrant Red, Athens Blue, Liquid Platinum, Amethyst Graphite, Blue Slate, Black
Obsidian, Moonlight White and the new Graphite Shadow.
Sophisticated,
Luxurious Interior
The 2010 G37 Coupe interior design again features
sophisticated craftsmanship, with a cockpit-oriented front driver and passenger
area, Infiniti signature "double wave" instrument panel design featuring the
Infiniti-signature analog clock and dramatic, full-length center console with a
leather and aluminum-clad shifter. The new Shodo aluminum-alloy interior trim is
featured on the instrument panel, center console and door panels.
The
instrument panel includes Infiniti electroluminescent instrumentation with new
white illumination and integrated multi-function information drive computer
display (average fuel consumption, real-time fuel economy, average speed,
elapsed time, running distance, distance to empty, outside air temperature,
warning displays, odometer and automatic transmission shift indicator).
The double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel is designed for maximum
comfort and usability, with standard wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.
Solid magnesium paddle shifters are available for the 7-speed automatic
transmission (G37 Coupe Journey with Sport Package only). The 8-way power driver
and front passenger seats are appointed with Infiniti's exclusive premium
leather and feature 2-way adjustable head restraints and a unique rear-seat
access system (the front seats move forward automatically at the touch of a
button to allow passengers into the rear seats).
The G37 Coupe Journey
with Sport Package and G37 Coupe Sport 6MT add special sport-styled seats with
thigh extensions and power adjustable torso and thigh bolsters for the driver,
unique steering wheel stitching and high-grip aluminum pedals.
Technological and convenience features abound in the G37 Coupe, including
standard Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, Remote Keyless
Entry system, a tilt/telescoping steering column with increased travel,
illuminated glove compartment and automatic temperature control. Also standard
is a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability, Radio Data
System (RDS) and center console-mounted auxiliary input, as well as a 7-inch
color display and standard XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold
separately). Also available is an 11-speaker Infiniti "Studio on Wheels" by Bose
with a 3-way front door speaker array using 10-inch woofers.
The G
Coupe's available Infiniti Navigation System has been enhanced with next
generation technology and a new display screen with four times the resolution of
the previous generation system's screen. Along with the previously available XM
NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information, the navigation system adds NavWeather
with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM subscription required, sold
separately), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and Zagat Restaurant Guide. The
system also includes touch screen and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive
Three
interior color combinations are offered - Wheat, Graphite and Stone. Both the
Wheat and Stone interior colors have been revised for 2010 to provide a more
neutral coloring.
Exhilarating Performance, Intuitive All-Wheel Drive
At the core of the G Coupe's stellar performance is its advanced 3.7-liter
VQ37VHR V6 engine with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 330
horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The VVEL system combines
hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled
variable valve lift on the intake side to help improve performance and response.
The VVEL intake camshafts, featuring continuously variable lift control teamed
with the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), allow for a
7,500 rpm redline.
The engine also features increased cylinder block
height (from the previous 3.5-liter design), ladder frame construction for
greater rigidity, large crank journal and pin diameters, asymmetric piston
skirts, twin knock sensors, an electronically controlled "drive-by-wire"
throttle system, lightweight pistons, Iridium spark plugs and a symmetric twin
air intake system.
The specially tuned dual exhaust system features equal
length exhaust manifolds and low muffler exhaust backpressure to help improve
engine breathing. Both intake and exhaust enhance driving pleasure with their
authentic performance notes.
"The G Coupe's 3.7-liter V6 is a true
powerhouse - becoming more enjoyable as you drive it," said Poore. "The engine
also features Infiniti's distinctive 'Swell' acceleration - with special tuning
that builds horsepower almost continually to the redline like a building wave."
The G37 Coupe engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled
7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive
Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) that allows for quicker shifts
in sporty driving situations and available solid magnesium paddle shifters; or a
responsive, lightweight 6-speed manual transmission.
The foundation for
the G Coupe's impressive handling and ride performance comes from its
second-generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform. The 4-wheel independent
suspension design features lightweight aluminum components and large front and
rear stabilizer bars.
The front suspension is a double-wishbone design,
with a single pivot lower wishbone and a long upper link, while the multi-link
rear suspension separates the shock absorbers and springs, locating the shock
absorber inline with the wheel center. These designs help minimize alignment
changes and reduce suspension friction for nimble handling and smooth riding
characteristics.
Responsive steering is provided by a
vehicle-speed-sensing design, which provides optimum steering effort at both
high and low vehicle speeds. Standard on all G37 Coupes is Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC), which assists in enhancing vehicle stability under a variety of
driving conditions.
For buyers looking for the added control and
all-climate handling of all-wheel drive, the G37x Coupe AWD comes with
Infiniti's advanced ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for
All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system. The system utilizes an
active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch
designed for smooth starts and better traction and maneuverability on snowy
roads than conventional all-wheel drive systems, plus minimal compromise of
rear-wheel drive performance characteristics on dry roads.
Monitoring
wheel spin, throttle position and vehicle speed, it automatically diverts up to
50 percent of available power to the front wheels, enhancing traction and
control when road conditions are less than optimal. When all-wheel drive is not
needed, the system can send up to 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels,
preserving the G's sporty rear-wheel drive characteristics.
Braking
performance is provided by standard 4-wheel vented discs with 4-channel,
4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) and Brake Assist. The G37 Coupe Journey with Sport Package and G37 Coupe
Sport 6MT are further enhanced with aluminum four-piston calipers
(front)/two-piston calipers (rear) embossed with Infiniti lettering and large
ventilated rotors - 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear.
Also available on
G37 Coupe is Infiniti's Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking,
which provides a precise following distance from the vehicle ahead. It also
identifies sudden braking situations with laser sensors to determine distance
and relative speed of the vehicle ahead in the same lane and "pre-pressurizes"
the Brake Assist system before the driver steps on the brake pedal.
Split
5-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/50VR18 all-season tires are
standard on G37 Coupe. A 10-spoke 19-inch wheel and tire package, with
lightweight cast aluminum wheels and high performance tires, is also available.
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is standard on all 2010 G37 Coupes.
Enhancing the already high level of dynamic performance of the G37 Coupe 6MT
and G37 Coupe Journey with Sport Package are a unique sport suspension, a
Viscous Limited Slip Differential (VLSD) and 19x8.5-inch front wheels with
P225/45WR19 front tires and 19x9.0-inch rear wheels with P245/40WR19 rear tires.
Safety Performance and Technology
Every 2010 G37 Coupe is
available with a long list of standard safety and security features, including
an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags
with seat belt and occupant classification sensors is standard, roof-mounted
curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard
occupant head protection and front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air
bags.
Also standard are 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's side ELR
only) and front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable
upper anchors, driver and front-passenger knee bolsters, front seat Active Head
Restraints and the LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Available as part of the Technology Package are brake-operated pre-crash seat
belts with motion sensor on the brake pedal.
The G37 Coupe features Zone
Body Construction with front and rear crushable zones to help disperse crash
energy around the passenger compartment.
For occupant safety, the engine
is designed to move under the occupant compartment in a high-speed frontal
collision, while a breakaway construction of the propeller shaft (connected with
the engine-drop function) and the double-wall construction of the bulkhead helps
to minimize cabin deformation, especially in the lower leg area. In addition,
the brake pedal is designed to collapse to help reduce lower leg injuries in a
severe crash.
Four Well-Equipped Models
The 2010 Infiniti
G37 Coupe is available in four models: G37 Coupe, G37 Coupe Journey, G37 Coupe
Sport 6MT and G37x Coupe AWD.
Several options and packages are also
offered, including the Premium Package, with a power sliding glass moonroof,
11-speaker Infiniti "Studio on Wheels" by Bose audio system, 2.0GB Music Box,
memory system (drivers seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors) with
synchronization, driver's seat power lumbar support, power tilt and telescoping
steering wheel and Rear Sonar System.
Also available is the Sport Package
(available on G37 Journey model and standard on G37 Coupe Sport 6MT), which
includes 19-inch wheels and high-performance tires, Viscous Limited-Slip
Differential (VLSD), sport-tuned suspension, sport brakes, unique front fascia
and side sills, sport-styled seats and steering wheel stitching, aluminum pedals
and paddle shifters (G37 Coupe Journey only).
The Infiniti Navigation
Package adds navigation system with 08IT technology, WVGA display screen, XM
NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and
3-day forecast (XM subscription required, sold separately), Streaming Audio via
Bluetooth and Zagat Restaurant Guide, touch screen and 9.3GB Music Box Hard
Drive.
The Technology Package includes Infiniti Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) with Preview Braking, "Pre-Crash Seatbelt" system, rain-sensing
windshield wipers and Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS). Also available is
the Performance Wheel and Tire Package; Aero Kit and Maple Accents interior
trim.
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