TXSTYLE

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http://infiniti.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB178...4399773X556031

Pricing, Interactive, All Models, Colors, Options, Audio, Video, etc.....

"It knows how to make an entrance....."


*Guys, PLEASE keep this thread civil & mature! I've been a long standing member here since the begining, and I always tell people about this site. Some of you may or may not be as enthused as I am about this vehicle, whatever the case...... r e s p e c t is always in good taste!*

DaveGS4

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That's one cool website. I built mine in Liquid Platinum for about $60K with the options I wanted

LexFather

Wow, that is a lot of money. So the Q is probably gone then. I like the aluminum interior, very sweet.

A pic with some diff rims

TXSTYLE

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Same here Dave! And you know it is just screaming for a nice set os ~20x8.5 & 20x10~

rominl

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yeah a fully loaded m45 is going to be 60k, and the base price is already 50k. a lot of money

Xenthar

I went to the LA autoshow yesterday and saw the m45. Damn its a hot *** car! It totally draws a crowd and has alot of presence. Very beautiful car inside and out. The tails dont even seem as big in person than they do in pics.

GRAND_LS 4

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wow, the M is amazing, way ahead of any other car currently on the market. Better then the GS in many ways, just hope its reliable.

Xenthar

from what i remember reading, infiniti is second to lexus in reliability, excluding that huge qx56 though

TXSTYLE

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You gotta wonder about the validity of that....

From what I've been reading, the G's and FX's have gotten "Excellent" long-term test ratings.

I can NOT wait to get my issue of MOTOR TREND that reads: "Battle of the Sport Luxos!"

doug_999

Did ya skip the winter floor mats? You must have cause otherwise; you got every stinkin option available!

Seriously, the car in its base form for $49K with sports package is incredible. Add on the "normal person options" (sorry Dave) and then a couple of cool ones and you are at $57ish for a car that has almost everything out there.

I fear that the new GS will not have the technology of the new M and might be priced similar. That will mean two things
1. The new GS won't sell as well
2. The new GS will be more reliable

Of course Toyota is not stupid, if their car does not have the technology of the new M then they "should" price it less and we all win.

Personally, I'm waiting for the C&D Shootout where they compare the A6, STS, GS, M, 545, and E500 (no word on if they will do it). My fearless prediction of rankings is
1. M45
2 (tie) GS & A6
4. 545
5. STS
6. E500

Incendiary

Wouldn't be surprised if they did a "Sport Lux AWD InvASIAN -- battle of the RL, GS300 AWD, and M35x" after they do the "V8 SHOOTOUT!!!" as doug suggested. doug, I wouldn't be surprised if you're right on about the rankings either.

LexFather

LexFather

INFINITI M45 SPORT
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

Estimated price as tested: $55,000 (estimated base price: $52,500)

Options on test car: Journey package (includes Bose stereo, rearview camera and display screen, and compass)

Major standard accessories: power windows, seats, locks, and sunroof; remote locking; A/C; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering wheel; rear defroster

Sound system: Bose AM-FM-satellite radio/cassette/CD changer, 8 speakers

ENGINE
Type: V-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke: 3.66 x 3.26 in, 93.0 x 82.7mm
Displacement: 274 cu in, 4494cc
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams,
4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters,
variable intake-valve timing
Power (SAE net): 335 bhp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 340 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline: 6600 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
Final-drive ratio: 3.36:1
Gear, Ratio, Mph/1000 rpm, Max test speed
I, 3.83, 6.0, 40 mph (6600 rpm)
II, 2.37, 9.7, 64 mph (6600 rpm)
III, 1.52, 15.2, 102 mph (6600 rpm)
IV, 1.00, 23.1, 152 mph (6600 rpm)
V, 0.83, 27.8, 155 mph (5600 rpm)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 114.2 in
Track, front/rear: 60.2/60.8 in
Length/width/height: 192.6/70.8/59.5 in
Ground clearance: 5.3 in
Drag area, Cd (0.27) x frontal area (26.7 sq ft, est): 7.2 sq ft
Curb weight: 4020 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 53.7/46.3%
Curb weight per horsepower: 12.0 lb
Fuel capacity: 20.0 gal

CHASSIS/BODY
Type: unit construction
Body material: welded steel and aluminum stampings

INTERIOR
SAE volume, front seat: 59 cu ft
rear seat: 46 cu ft
luggage: 11 cu ft
Front-seat adjustments: fore-and-aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height, lumbar support
Restraint systems, front: manual 3-point belts; driver and passenger front, side, and curtain airbags
rear: manual 3-point belts, curtain airbags

SUSPENSION
Front: ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: ind; 1 upper control arm, 1 diagonal link, and 1 lateral link per side; active rear toe control; coil springs; anti-roll bar

STEERING
Type: rack-and-pinion with variable hydraulic power assist
Steering ratio: 16.4:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 36.7 ft

BRAKES
Type: hydraulic with vacuum power assist, anti-lock control,
and electronic panic assist
Front: 12.6 x 1.1-in vented disc
Rear: 12.1 x 0.6-in vented disc

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel size/type: 8.5 x 19 in/cast aluminum
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, 245/40R-19 94W
Test inflation pressures, F/R: 30/30 psi
Spare: full size on matching aluminum wheel

C/D TEST RESULTS
ACCELERATION Seconds
Zero to 30 mph: 2.1
40 mph: 3.1
50 mph: 4.3
60 mph: 5.6
70 mph: 7.3
80 mph: 9.2
90 mph: 11.4
100 mph: 14.0
110 mph: 17.7
120 mph: 22.1
130 mph: 27.1
140 mph: 33.3
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.7
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 2.9
50-70 mph: 4.1
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.2 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph

BRAKING
70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 165 ft

HANDLING
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g
Understeer: minimal moderate excessive

FUEL ECONOMY
EPA city driving: 17 mpg
EPA highway driving: 23 mpg
C/D-observed: 15 mpg

INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle: 45 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration: 75 dBA
70-mph cruising: 67 dBA

http://caranddriver.com/article.asp?...&page_number=1

LexFather

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 114.2 in
Track, front/rear: 60.2/60.8 in
Length/width/height: 192.6/70.8/59.5 in
Ground clearance: 5.3 in
Drag area, Cd (0.27) x frontal area (26.7 sq ft, est): 7.2 sq ft
Curb weight: 4020 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 53.7/46.3%
Curb weight per horsepower: 12.0 lb
Fuel capacity: 20.0 gal


This is a big car. Its also 300lbs heavier than the current GS. And 59 inches tall is very tall, that is LS 430 height. They really got than engine pumping this time around!

3rd gen GS specs
Preliminary Specifications
Wheelbase: 112.2 in.
Length: 189.8 in.
Width: 71.7 in.
Height: 56.1 in.
Engines: 3.0 liter V6 - 245 hp; 228 lb.-ft. of torque
4.3 liter V8 - 300 hp; 325 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission: 6-speed sequential automatic
(No info on weight yet but I think an increase is coming as well since it has more gadgets)

LexFather

We have seen tons and most of the pics with the 19s, clearly it helps the look. Here it is with smaller wheels.