garylane

Spec for Euro model include

scratch shield paint
4 was (for sport)
power glass sunroof
etc

see attached sheet (got this mag this morning

Dade

The price of gas is way higher in Europe than in the US, therefore the whole driving experience is more expensive in Europe. Only people w/ $ can afford our beloved gas guzzler G37. So this wealthier market that Infiniti is trying to reach will be pickier and will prefer a more refined car even if is a bit more expensive.
Here in the US more people can afford to drive a gas hungry G and you don’t have to be rich to get a G37 therefore Infiniti will trim the car down to make it more affordable and this is aaight w/ me.

vinnys coupe

iTrader: (1)

so there is a 7 speed auto on the way??

mal_TX

Absolutely. The FX35 and FX50 about to hit US market will have the 7AT in them. If Inf doesn't put the 7AT in the 09 G37 I will be shocked, but they will most definitely put it in for the 2010 year. Historically they like to share trannies.

Gyoza

I still cant figure out why people are so hung up on the 7AT?

To me, it doesnt make much difference unless they go dual clutch like on the GT-R.

7AT only really means a tenth (maybe) off of 0-60 and a mile or 2 better on mpgs.

More gears on an auto usually means more places for the computer to screw up.

Achilles

The 7AT is already in Europe, not in the states.

Mr_Ryte

We're all hung up over the 7AT because of the expected improvement in acceleration and fuel economy. It has shown some degree of promise in the FX35 and FX50, but it still remains to be seen in the real world.

vinnys coupe

iTrader: (1)

i wish infiniti came out with like a steptronic system, or like a launch control that the gti's have.. then i would def move on into auto.

Tarkus

The Aisin 7sp IS dual clutch with quicker shifts than the 5sp and has rev-matching.

Mr_Ryte

Nope: no dual-clutch on the new 7AT. It's a conventional auto with a torque converter.....

mal_TX

It absolutely is not dual clutch. It is JATCO, not Aisin. Nobody has reported faster shifts than the 5AT, in fact, motor trend said it is exactly the same shift speed. The 5AT has rev-matching. So pretty much everything in Tarkus' post is incorrect.

The 7AT helps performance somewhat -- the FX35 0-60 time was 7.1 w/ the VQ35DE and 5AT and now it is 6.1 with the VQ35HR and 7AT. Some of that comes from the engine but I have to believe some of it comes from the tranny.

RhiNoKiLL

iTrader: (2)

I don't see how it wouldn't affect gas mileage. It should add another 3-5 mpg. Think about it... cruising at 65mph on 5th gear at about 3200 rpm is it? ( not sure ) vs cruising at 65mph on 7th gear at about 2400rpm. That should make a huge difference.

Achilles

+1 ^^

vinnys coupe

iTrader: (1)

**** gas prices we need to work on that 0-60.. unless we are going hybrid gas isnt a factor.

shumby

iTrader: (3)

^^ Plus one to that I did not buy this car for gas milage. Stop crying about gas prices. If you cannot afford gas buy a different car. I know we all like to bit%h about the price per gallon. but come on if it is that hard on your finances that say you cannot afford $40 more a month come on sell the G and buy a smart car.