http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...initi_g_coupe/

We recently investigated the issue, asking an Infiniti rep if the name might have a "T" at the end. "We do have letters in our parts bin," he replied.

hmm

3 months an counting... going to dealership tomorrow to TD a 4dr 6sp 07... prob going to leave a deposit on the 08 coupe.


ppp

 

Yeah, that's a repost. I tongue in cheek replied that maybe that's just an "S" for sport like the Sedan.

 

There seems to be a bit of intrigue surrounding the 08 Coupe. First of all, we see the Coupe Concept debut at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. Then, we see a drawing of the latest iteration of the '08 Coupe at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. We see that we will have to wait until April at the New York Auto Show in April to finally learn more details about the car.

This post is germaine to me because I am planning on getting an '08 Coupe. Since Infiniti got the shaft on the Skyline GT-R, its planners and engineers must know that potential customers for the '08 Coupe want and demand that the latest variant have the power to defeat competition from BMW, Lexus and Acura. Since the new HR motor is so heavily revised and beefed up compared to its predecessor, one would assume this was done with substantial, future performance upgrades in mind. One can only hope that there is indeed a "T" in the nomenclature of Infiniti names.

 

Again, as I posted earlier, I think that it was no mistake that the illustration shows rather large air ducts on the front fascia. It could be all for show of course and we'll have to wait and see in April. Samson, I think you are on to something. I seem to remember that Jim Wolf Technology took a look at the innards of the HR early on and found much beefier components than those of the DE. I think April will Indeed be "worth the wait".

 

Man bro, I hope it all plays out like this. The first thing I thought when I saw the sketch offered up at the 2007 Detroit Auto show, was that the large intake at the bottom would certainly feed some air to an intercooler. Those side ducts could also add more air as well. I know manufacturers try and upgrade everything on a car when a new model debuts, but the lengths Infiniti went on the new HR motor tells me that some serious horsepower is being planned. Why else would they beef up the block, rods, pistons so much? Thanks for the update!

 

sorry for the repost... just excited to see this info... speculation as it may be.

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No problem...actually I essentially reposted it earlier.

I'm just as excited to know this information. Especially after seeing the Aero concept from the TAS.

 

Good points Bill. There is even more anticipation for you if you're planning on getting a new '08.

Let's hope you get what you want.

 

Deane, I hope they don't screw up the styling or the power. I also have my eye on the 09 Camaro since my first car was a new, 1970 Camaro SS. I had Chevy power running in my veins until I bought a piece of crap called the Chevy Monza in 1975. That car bucked worse than a rodeo horse. After that, I bought a VW Scirocco in 1975, then a 16v Scirocco. I never thought about buying American until recently. I really like how the 09 Camaro looks like a '69. My only hesitancy is American quality. I trust the Japanese much more at this point. However, if they put something like the ZO6 motor in for around 40 big ones, I might bite. We'll see.

 

Cool, I'm eager to see what they come out with and what you plan to do. I'm with you on N. American quality compared to imports. I've had quite a mix over the years and by far the best cars have been imports.

It would take an incredible car to win me over to N. American cars. I'm really looking for something next with great style, more power and superb handling. A step or two above the current G. That's likely a few years away though

 

im pretty sure ide buy the corvette z06 over any car in the 65K price range. that beast has won me over. for 35K, no doubtedly the G is the best car.

 

Here is something else I noticed:

Almost every single GT-R spy video has two other cars in it, a Porsche 997 Turbo and a modified 1st-Gen Skyline/G35 Coupe.

I wonder if Nissan had been testing a Turbo version of the G, along with the new GT-R.

By using some form of the new GT-R engine in the new G-Coupe, Nissan could realize economies of scale. Using the engine in just one car would make less financial sense.

Also, why would Nissan still be testing the GT-R mechanicals inside of an old Skyline/G35 Coupe body when the GT-R is almost fully finished?

My 2 cents...

 

Time will tell. We only have to wait til April for NYIAS to see the 08 Coupe. Not too far off. Just in time for my 21st bday lol.

 

Indeed. Just as Nissan/Infiniti uses the VQ35DE and the five-speed in a lot of their vehicles, it would make sense to do the same with a NA version of the GT-R engine and transmission.

 

I noticed this as well. Seeing as how both the upcoming G coupe and GT-R could possibly have 3.7L engines, why not use the GT-R's 3.7L TT in a high performance version of the G? Much like the VQ35DE, this twin turbo 3.7L would be shared by both brands which make financial sense. I figure there's a high performance version of the G coming and its only a matter of time. It just depends on when Infiniti decides to get serious if they haven't already.