Infiniti G35

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{{Infobox Automobile |image=Image:InfinitiG35.jpg |name=Infiniti G35 |manufacturer=Nissan, Renault |production=2003–2006 |predecessor=Infiniti J30 |successor= |class=Mid-size luxury car |body_style=4-door sedan |platform=FR FM |related=Infiniti M45
Infiniti FX
Nissan 350Z |similar=BMW 3-Series
Lexus IS }} The Infiniti G35 is a sport luxury car introduced to North America in the 2003 model year. It is known as the 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline in Japan, and other names elsewhere in the world. It is available in sedan and coupe. A 6-speed manual transmission became available in 2003 as a 2003.5 model on the sedan (the coupe always had the option). For the 2003-04 model years, the V6 produced 260 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. In the 2005 and 2006 model years, those with automatic transmissions (both sedan and coupe) produced 280 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, while those with manual transmissions produced 298 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque (again, both in sedan and coupe form). The G35 is assembled in Tochigi, Japan, and the first G35 was built on March 12, 2002 as a 2003 model.

The G35 is based on the Nissan FM platform shared with the Nissan 350Z sports car and Infiniti FX sport utility vehicle. The G35 was Motor Trend's Car of the Year for 2003 and has been well-received by both the media and customers as a viable alternative to more expensive luxury cars. The G35 was also nominated for the North American Car of the Year award that year and was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2003 and 2004.

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Sporting the ubiquitous (and esteemed) VQ35DE engine, the Infiniti G35 uses a front-midship engine, rear-wheel drive layout (all-wheel drive is available for the G35x sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. Both body styles are available with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, although the automatic is the only transmission available for the AWD sedan. The all-wheel drive model is designated the G35x and uses an Aisin-Warner intelligent AWD system that shifts power to the wheels with the most grip. The coupe model G35, introduced a year after the sedan, was given a boost in power in 2005. Buyers could choose from 280 or 298 horsepower. This extra 18 horses was a manual-transmission exclusive option, not available to automatic transmission buyers. The G35's competitors include the Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Volvo S60.

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Second generation

The G35 range was originally rumored to be replaced for 2007 by a 3.7 L "G37", but the official unveiling of the 2007 model at the 2006 New York Auto Show remained at 3.5 L and kept the G35 name. Horsepower is stated as "over 300" by Infiniti (exact numbers should be released soon), and the 2007 will hit the showroom in the fall of 2006.

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