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2003 Infiniti G35
Body style(s): 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan
Trim Levels: base, Leather, Leather 6MT [sedan]; base, Leather, Leather 6MT [coupe]
MSRP range: $27,800-$32,200
Notes: More than the third-generation Q-ship, much more than the
stopgap 2003 M45, it was the new G35 sedan and Sport Coupe (actually a
two-door sedan itself by 1 cubic foot) that illustrated the revitalization
of Infiniti. The G35 replaced the lackluster front-drive G20 as the bottom
rung in Infiniti's product ladder. However, the new vehicle was moved
dramatically upmarket, aimed directly at the undisputed class benchmark,
the BMW 3-Series.
It was certainly sporty, leaving the pure luxury end of the market
to the I35. The Infiniti was derived from the 2-seater front-midships
(FM) platform of Nissan's 350Z. Thus, the G35 Sports Coupe is best thought
of as the new 2+2 model of the Z-car, just branded as an Infiniti. The
sedan is bigger still. Also using this platform was the new crossover
FX35 and barnstorming FX45. All base versions of these vehicles use a
version of Nissan's new 3.5L quadcam engine, increasing in power from
the G35 sedan to the G35 coupe to the Nissan 350Z. Note: the sedan only
gained the optional manual transmission partway through the model year.
Infiniti's G35 was Motor Trend's Car of the Year for 2003.
Series: 2003-current
DESIGN
Layout:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody
5, 2+2 (Sport Coupe)
3.5L 24-valve dohc SFI V6
Bore x stroke: 95.5x81.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 260bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260lb-ft@4800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.36:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 3.54:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 20/26mpg
3.5L 24-valve dohc SFI HO V6 [Sport Coupe]
Bore x stroke: 95.5x81.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 280bhp@6200rpm
Torque (SAE net): 270lb-ft@4800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.36:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 3.54:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 20/26mpg
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DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
MIDSIZE
112.2"
182.2"
69.0"
57.7"
63.5"
59.6"
5.5"
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COMPACT
112.2"
182.2"
71.5"
54.8"
60.4"
60.4"
4.7"
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Curb weight: |
3336lbs. |
3416lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank: |
57/41 cu ft. (f/r)
14.8 cu ft.
20.0 gal. |
53/33 cu ft. (f/r)
7.8 cu ft.
20.0 gal. |
TECHNICAL
Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.
Airbags: |
205/65-16; 215/55-17 (Leather sedan);
225/50-17f, 235/50-17r (Coupe); 225/45-18f, 245/45-18r (6MT Coupe)
independent: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (11.7" vented/11.5" vented)
G35 Sport Coupe 6MT: disc/disc, ABS, (12.8" vented/13.0" vented)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 2.7 turns-to-lock (2.6 ttl on Coupe)
traction control (std.), stability control (std.)
dual front, dual front side, f/r dual curtain (front only for Coupe)
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PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle: |
6.1sec. (6MT Coupe)
117ft. (6MT Coupe)
0.92g (6MT Coupe)
67.7mph (6MT Coupe)
36.0ft. (sedan), 35.3ft. (Coupe)
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SEE ALSO: Infiniti FX35/45,
Nissan 350Z
COMPETITORS: Acura CL,
Acura TL,
Audi A4,
BMW 3-Series,
Cadillac CTS,
Jaguar X-Type,
Lexus IS 300,
Mercedes-Benz C-Class,
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class,
Saab 9-3,
Volvo S60
Infiniti G35 sedan.
Infiniti G35 coupe.
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