Infiniti G37 Sedan, G37x Coupe, Convertible (New Top Up Conv. Pics pg. 6)
10-03-08, 10:53 AM
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infiniti worked the sheet metal well on this one.
with all the shapes you can put into sheet metal, i don't know why lexus is sticking to bland designs.
...taking japanese "keep it simple stupid" philosophy to the extreme.
with all the shapes you can put into sheet metal, i don't know why lexus is sticking to bland designs.
...taking japanese "keep it simple stupid" philosophy to the extreme.
10-10-08, 02:09 PM
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I hate to defect, but i think im gonna pull the trigger and trade my GS300 for either a 2008 G37S or a 2008 G37S sedan. Test drove the hardtop coupe couple weeks ago and i was hooked on the balance of performance and luxury, although the G35 felt a bit nimbler (albeit the weight).
11-18-08, 07:38 AM
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Infiniti releases third teaser for G37 Convertible
Infiniti releases third teaser for G37 Convertible
Infiniti's parent company, Nissan, first hinted at the introduction of a convertible version of the new G37 Coupe when it released its GT 2012 company-wide strategy back in May. Late last month, the company formally announced that the G37 Convertible would arrive in the first quarter of next year as a 2009 model following a world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and also released a side-on teaser shot.
Infiniti has now released a third teaser shot a day out from the car's debut, while also confirming that it will be available in Europe as well as North America.
Based on the current G37 Coupe, the convertible will feature a three-piece automatic folding hardtop and several unique interior appointments. Speaking with Automotive News, Nissan’s chief designer Shiro Nakamura was keen to point out that there will be a lot more differences between the Coupe and Convertible than just the roof.
To keep the proportions of the Coupe, designers needed to mask the relatively tall trunk, which needed to be extended to accommodate the folding roof system. "There were lots of discussions with engineers and suppliers. By slightly widening, slightly lengthening the car, it all balances fine," he explained to reporters. “From the rear quarter view it looks different — its own car."
Power will come from the same 328hp (245kW) 3.7L V6 engine used in the Coupe, giving the car more than enough oomph to take on the likes of BMW’s 335i drop-top. The convertible G37 should also get a new 7-speed automatic transmission that will eventually be available on all Infiniti G models (6-speed manual transmissions will also be available), as well as an optional uprated brake package and newly designed 18in alloys.
The new convertible should go on sale in North America early next year before arriving in Europe towards the end of the year.
Infiniti's parent company, Nissan, first hinted at the introduction of a convertible version of the new G37 Coupe when it released its GT 2012 company-wide strategy back in May. Late last month, the company formally announced that the G37 Convertible would arrive in the first quarter of next year as a 2009 model following a world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and also released a side-on teaser shot.
Infiniti has now released a third teaser shot a day out from the car's debut, while also confirming that it will be available in Europe as well as North America.
Based on the current G37 Coupe, the convertible will feature a three-piece automatic folding hardtop and several unique interior appointments. Speaking with Automotive News, Nissan’s chief designer Shiro Nakamura was keen to point out that there will be a lot more differences between the Coupe and Convertible than just the roof.
To keep the proportions of the Coupe, designers needed to mask the relatively tall trunk, which needed to be extended to accommodate the folding roof system. "There were lots of discussions with engineers and suppliers. By slightly widening, slightly lengthening the car, it all balances fine," he explained to reporters. “From the rear quarter view it looks different — its own car."
Power will come from the same 328hp (245kW) 3.7L V6 engine used in the Coupe, giving the car more than enough oomph to take on the likes of BMW’s 335i drop-top. The convertible G37 should also get a new 7-speed automatic transmission that will eventually be available on all Infiniti G models (6-speed manual transmissions will also be available), as well as an optional uprated brake package and newly designed 18in alloys.
The new convertible should go on sale in North America early next year before arriving in Europe towards the end of the year.
11-18-08, 09:07 AM
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I actually think the ISc looks better.
The G37 convertible is a bit uninspired. Nothing truly unique beyond the chopped top.
At least the ISc changes a lot of design cues to differentiate itself from the sedan, such as the taillights, wheels, and seat design.
Both the Infiniti and Lexus still suffer from the same hardtop genes: a bulky rear and high waistline. Are there pics of the G37c with the top up?
The G37 convertible is a bit uninspired. Nothing truly unique beyond the chopped top.
At least the ISc changes a lot of design cues to differentiate itself from the sedan, such as the taillights, wheels, and seat design.
Both the Infiniti and Lexus still suffer from the same hardtop genes: a bulky rear and high waistline. Are there pics of the G37c with the top up?
11-18-08, 09:12 AM
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Need to see it with the top up before giving it my judgement. All these hard-top verts looks great (or at least good) with the top down, including the IS-C. However, with the hard-top up the car can go from stunning (3er)/nice (IS-C) to meh (3er)/crap (IS-C) really fast...
Infinit is being sneaky here by only providing the top-down pictures.
Infinit is being sneaky here by only providing the top-down pictures.
11-18-08, 10:27 AM
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I agree, this kills the ISc, but only b/c the ISc IMO is poorly done outside the rear straight on view.
The G37 styling already looking feline, this convert doesn't help at all. Looks like a bigger SC 430 to me. A lot of SC 430 bashers will need to eat words now lol.
Overall, a nice additition to a great lineup
G37 sedan coupe
G37x sedan coupe
G37 convert
The G37 styling already looking feline, this convert doesn't help at all. Looks like a bigger SC 430 to me. A lot of SC 430 bashers will need to eat words now lol.
Overall, a nice additition to a great lineup
G37 sedan coupe
G37x sedan coupe
G37 convert
11-18-08, 11:19 AM
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I agree, this kills the ISc, but only b/c the ISc IMO is poorly done outside the rear straight on view.
The G37 styling already looking feline, this convert doesn't help at all. Looks like a bigger SC 430 to me. A lot of SC 430 bashers will need to eat words now lol.
Overall, a nice additition to a great lineup
G37 sedan coupe
G37x sedan coupe
G37 convert
The G37 styling already looking feline, this convert doesn't help at all. Looks like a bigger SC 430 to me. A lot of SC 430 bashers will need to eat words now lol.
Overall, a nice additition to a great lineup
G37 sedan coupe
G37x sedan coupe
G37 convert
11-18-08, 11:23 AM
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No there is nothing wrong with a "different" coupe/vert shape in the rear, but losing the lines of the coupe or in the IS case, the sedan, loses something in translation that makes it a bit boring.
11-19-08, 06:58 AM
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