jrock65

Infiniti finally rerated their engines under the revised SAE standard. 2007 M35 "lost" 5 hp (275 hp) and 2 torque (268 torque). 2007 M45 "lost" 10 hp (325 hp) and 4 torque (336 torque).

LexFather

Thats cool, its rating only, the cars acceleration won't change. Glad they got around too it. Zenitti wheels, but IMO, looks pretty good with the 22s.

XeroK00L

Wonder if they have the new rating for the 350Z M/T as well. I always kind of doubt if they actually achieved 300hp with the VQ35DE.

GFerg

Thats cool. Surprised they arent dropping the new 4th gen VQ engine in there. But I guess it would be sort of redundant just like the GS350 and GS430 will be. lol, however there engines will sort of be like the current Lexus lineup with the IS350 & GS300.

Hypnotik

Thats good that they are now going by the new rating. It didnt decrease the hp figures by much

TheRupp

I honestly expected to see a lot more of a range than that. I too am interested in seeing how the G35C 6MT holds up with the new ratings.

picus

Ya me too - the later year G35's (the ones with 298) all seem to dyno a little lower than you would expect. Of course all the 260/280 ones dyno at about 15% dt loss or less. I'd say the 298's will be down to 290hp, and will lose almost no tq. No biggy, like SICK mentioned it isn't like the numbers will make 'em slower.

PhilipMSPT

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And yet another reason the Infiniti forums will further hate on us...

rominl

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lol, imho let's just wait until the gs460 first?

mmarshall

I hope that car in the picture is not driven on anything but glass-smooth roads. There's almost no tire around those expensive rims to protect them from a pothole impact.

bitkahuna

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Love the Infiniti M. Every time I see one on the road I go

4TehNguyen

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M45 is an awesome car, but it really really really needs a 6 spd auto or manual, its 5 speed now = (

GFerg

nfiniti Announces Pricing on 2007 M Sedan [June 21, 06]


GARDENA, Calif. (June 21, 2006) – Infiniti today announced pricing on the award-winning 2007 M luxury performance sedan, which goes on sale June 21, 2006 at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2007 M, which features realigned option packages and higher equipment levels, has been increased by $853, or 1.96 percent, weighted among all trim levels from the 2006 model.

The technologically advanced M sedan features a choice of engines and, with the M35, a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. The starting MSRP for the M35 is $41,450; M35 Sport is $44,250; M35x AWD is $44,550; M45 is $49,100; and M45 Sport is $50,550.

The 2007 M models include an increased level of standard features, including a standard 10-way power front passenger seat and standard climate controlled seats on M45, M35x and M35 Sport (available on M35). On models excluding the base M35, the 2006 Journey package content has become standard equipment, which includes a Bose® 2-channel premium audio system with 8 speakers, climate controlled front seats, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, advanced RearView Monitor, Adaptive Front lighting System with xenon HID headlamps and automatic leveling, front pre-crash seatbelts and compass.

Additionally, the pricing of the optional Technology Package has been reduced by $1,250. This package includes the Infiniti Navigation System, RearView Monitor, and Bose 2-Channel Premium Audio System.

A new option package for 2007 is the Advanced Technology Package, which includes a Bose Studio Surround™ sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and 14 speakers, choice of XM® or Sirius™ satellite radio, DVD-Video/DVD-Audio drive mounted in the center console and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system.

Also available is a new 18-inch wheel design with a diamond cut finish (available on non-Sport models only) and various other packages and options, including Premium Package with XM® or Sirius™ satellite radio, Mobile Entertainment System and Rosewood Interior Trim.

The Infiniti M35 and all-wheel drive M35x feature the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine producing 275 horsepower. The M45 features the 325 horsepower 4.5-liter DOHC V8. Both the M35 V6 and M45 V8 are paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with short-throw performance shifter, manual shift mode and Rev Matching. M35x features Infiniti’s “intelligent” ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

Pricing, specifications and option information can be found in the attachments.

For more information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, visit Infiniti online at http://www.infiniti.com.

LexFather

Prices are creeping up. Didn't the M45 start at 45k last year? Its now 49k? The sport is 50k? Didn't realize it had 5.1 sound to the GS 7.1. Well I guess the cars do come with more features standard though.

I expect sales to hold where they are, which is solid for the company.

CK6Speed

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What is the 7.1 in the GS? In Home Audio the 7.1 is generally extra side channels or side/rear channels. This is useful if you have a large dedicated listening room, but how does the GS utilize this extra channels in a car? Just curious as I'm just not sure where those extra channels could be of any benefit sice speaker location would be critical.