clokwork

makes no sense to me...

in a future models thread, they are talking about the speculation of infiniti releasing a 500hp G35 variant within the next couple of years. Unless it were a GT-R vairant, does that make sense to you?

Curious of your opinions.

http://www.g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144781

bwassul

I see no logic in Infiniti making what's basically a GT-R in a different body. I can see then dropping in a more powerful engine such as the downgraded GT-R motor that's been mentioned here on the boards, but the GT-R is supposed to be Nissan's ultimate sports car. Nissan might want to make something to compete with an IS-F, but I doubt a GT-R clone would be it.

clokwork

thats a good call. I guess something "like" a G45 or G50 would suffice. that seems more probable than what they mention. Unfortunately, it still wouldnt touch the new M3 motor....

tiblot

possibly a luxury version of GTR is the only thing i can think of. but no, it doesnt make much sense to me.

Cost a G

Nissan spent alot of money developing the new GT-R motor. I dont see why they wouldnt share it with other platforms, especially the G since its basically the same. My guess is that they will have a GT-R clone but a more refine version from Infiniti

terryw

infiniti needs a halo type car bad, they were really pissed when ghosn anounced that its going to be a nissan, i wouldnt be suprised if there ends up a luxury version based on the rumor from willow springs where one of the test mule team members called it an inifiti gt-r.

i wouldnt count on anything happening based on some rumors but i wouldnt be suprised either.

bwassul

maybe something analogous to a 335 or M3.....based on the G37 platform but with significantly upgraded performance....yet shy of the GT-R.

G45 or G37S

clokwork

That sounds more likely. Either a Detuned version of the GT-R motor going into the 'G outfit' OR they go up against the exotics in the form of Lexus' LF-A. Especially since Acura plans on doing the same.

wnt1bd

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It makes pefect sense, EVERY car that Infiniti has is almost a mirror image of Nissan.....only lately they have started to really change. Murano's & FX's, Maxima's and G35 sedans, QX56 & Armada. G coupe & 350.....they are all very similar, jst think of it as a family and you will see, when little brother gets a new toy(GTR) big brother wants one too! I say big brother because we pay more for almost identical technology.

clokwork

^ so you're saying that the would make a more powerful/refined version of the G or the GT-R?

terryw

if they do bring it over to infiniti and its a big if, they sure as hell isnt going to detune it.

clokwork

no no, you are getting me all wrong.

Im saying that if they drop it in a G35/G37/whatever variant, I doubt it will be the exact same motor. now IF they make some infiniti version of the GT-R, then they may bump up the hp and definitely the interior.

My best guess though, would be for them to not waste time doing either of these and go for the big boys as mentioned before in the form of some infiniti super car.

Cost a G

I agree, given the nature of these two cars one being a luxury coupe and the other not. The GT-R will still be a faster car.

Virge

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I don't see the problem with infiniti dropping that turboed vq into the current g37. It won't outperform the gt-r considering the g37 will probably weigh more.

nghiars

iTrader: (1)

You are semi right there...

maxima=M
Altima Sedan=G sedan

I wouldnt necessarily believe a rumor, however Infiniti was pretty pissed about not having a "halo Car" as magazines put it. Another reason why I dont see them not going ahead with it is that the more VQ37TT they produce, tuned or detuned, the more reliable they can become, also lowering the cost of each motor produced, thus resulting in more revenue and profit for Nissan/infiniti as a whole.