Infiniti G35 Coupe Debuts at 2002 NY Auto Show

Infiniti on Thursday, March 28, unveiled its G35 sport coupe at the New York auto show.

Infiniti will start building the G35 in Japan this summer, and sales begin in the fall. Pricing is expected to start at less than $30,000.

The G35 has a tuned 275-hp 3.5-liter, V-6 engine that produces more than 260 pounds-feet of torque.

A six-speed manual transmission will be standard. A five-speed automatic with shift mode will be optional.

Also optional will be a navigation system with a 6.5-inch retractable monitor.

The four-passenger G35 will come standard with 18-inch wheels.

Infiniti said the G35 will be marketed primarily at men, with a median age of 37 and a household income of about $100,000.

Competitors for the G35 will include the BMW 3-series coupe, the Acura CL and the Mercedes C230 hatchback.

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The car appears to have a very similar 'soul' to the new 350Z, having some design similarities, being about the same price, as well as similar specs. It is definately a great car, but let's just hope Nissan doesn't choke on having two models that will compete with each other.

Firstly, great looking car! Wish I had the $ to get one of those...
Now, a couple questions: 1) Is that an "oh shit" bar i spot just to the right of the center console, and why'd they put one there...? 2) Could someone please clear up for me the following: is the G35 the new Skyline, and if so, what is the GT-R R35 (and why does it look so much more like a Skyline)? There have been some things that are confusing me over this since a few magazine article's i've read are saying that the G35 is the new Skyline, yet this thing looks nothing like a skyline....

Originally posted by MadDog06
1) Is that an "oh shit" bar i spot just to the right of the center console, and why'd they put one there...?From pics I've seen of the Japanese version, that's actually a pouch or slim storage compartment.
Originally posted by MadDog06
2) Could someone please clear up for me the following: is the G35 the new Skyline, and if so, what is the GT-R R35 (and why does it look so much more like a Skyline)? There have been some things that are confusing me over this since a few magazine article's i've read are saying that the G35 is the new Skyline, yet this thing looks nothing like a skyline.... There is no R35 GT-R. "R34" was the deignation for the previous Skyline, and sequentially "R33" and "R32" came before it, so many prople are assuming the new one is an "R35." In fact, Nissan seems to be happy calling it "V35," but another point that lends to the confusion is the numeric "35" which seems to come as the next in line from the 32, 33, 34, but really it's being used as representative of the engine displacement (3.5L).

The GT-R nomenclature is currently suspended as well. Nissan Japan is still selling out the last of the R34 GT-Rs, but they have said that GT-R production will lapse for a few years. Perhaps there will be a triumphant return... (:D) ...but we'll have to wait and see.

If you want more evidence that the G35 is the equivalent of the new Japanese Skyline, just take a peek at theirs:
http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/PRESEN/index.html

:)

Nice pics! That thing is going to sell like hotcakes!!! :D :D :D

Originally posted by MadDog06
Firstly, great looking car! Wish I had the $ to get one of those...
Now, a couple questions: 1) Is that an "oh shit" bar i spot just to the right of the center console, and why'd they put one there...?

On the G35 sedan, that's the slot for the DVD player for the navigation system. If you get one without that option, it's an extra storage slot. I presume the coupe will have this option as well, though I'm more interested in the 6-speed manual, sport suspension, aerodynamics, and AWD options when I order mine. :)

John David Spoon

Since I am going to need a baby seat in the next couple of years I was hoping that infiniti would come out with a version of the 350z. All bets are off until I drive it, however I love what I see so far. Does infiniti exist in Japan or is it just a badge for us shallow Americans ?

I'm acually interested in the new M45. Its basically the Nissan Cedric/Gloira/JDM luxo-boat. I liked the Q45 but it was waaaay too much $$$$. The M45 has the Q engine(340hp!!!!!!!!!! :devil: ) in a lighted and cheaper package.

Originally posted by JDMTUNING
I'm acually interested in the new M45. Its basically the Nissan Cedric/Gloira/JDM luxo-boat. I liked the Q45 but it was waaaay too much $$$$. The M45 has the Q engine(340hp!!!!!!!!!! :devil: ) in a lighted and cheaper package. You mean like this?
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=377557#post377557

October 24th, Tokyo Auto Show is here, and the Nissan Skyline GT-R R35 Concept car has been unveiled! You can view the photos, read up on the latest info, and voice your opinion by going here.

Perhaps this link on the main page is also confusing... I know it's old, but can someone elaborate on this deal...?

Originally posted by MadDog06
Perhaps this link on the main page is also confusing... I know it's old, but can someone elaborate on this deal...? That was just a concept. There is some controversy over whether or not the GT-R concept was even a real car or not, or a good photoshop job instead. I never saw it. :p But there are pictures from the Tokyo show in which it looks real...

But a concept is still just a concept. Maybe it will get built, maybe not... In any case, the G35 coupe is on it's way, and that's a step in the right direction!

Damn, I go on vacation for a week and when I come back I miss the coming of such huge Nissan news! :buck: Oh well, all I have to say is, I'm satisfied that the G35 coupe can be easily differentiated from the sedan, unlike some counterparts out there. Oh yeah, and thank you Nissan for giving us more Japanese cars with bigger engines than available in Japan (M45); after years of envy, we're finally getting an edge over their home market.

just a bit of history for you guys... and some future insight on Nissan and the Skyline/GT-R series.

Back in the 60's, there was a car company named Prince. their flagship car was the Skyline luxury sedan. Nissan bought out the failing Prince Motor Company in the mid 60's (dont quote me on this, this is old history i learned at Nissan tech school, but have since started brain dumping). anyways, since Nissan already had the Gloria sedan lineup, they used the Skyline to fill both their Luxury Sedan and Luxury Coupe lineup and use it as a flagship as the Fairlady was considered a "cheap" sports car/roadster.

in the early 70's came the popularity of muscle cars, piqued by movies like American Graffiti, Bullitt, Gone in 60 Seconds. these glimpses at American muscle cars really changed Nissan's approach to sports cars. The Skyline GT-R made it's debut. surprisingly, it looks like a slightly smaller version of a Chevy Nova.

in the 80's, the popularity of the GT-R died for many reasons, gas prices, gov't regulation... etc. GT2000 was the "top of the line" available for Skyline trim. in the late 80's came a resurgence. at the end of the R31 production run, Nissan opted to develop a brand new motor and reintroduced the GT-R badge after almost 10 years. in 1990, the R32 GT-R was released with the RB26DETT motor.

now due to Nissan's failure to capture the North American market in the past 6 years, they've begun a restructuring. sports cars were out, sedans were in. now to boost their sales, they'r releasing their flagship across the pond to boost sales, as the popularity has reached almost cult status with the Skyline name.

to encourage this without too much gov't obstruction, they separated their Skyline lineup. back is the Skyline luxury sedan series, while the GT-R sports coupe has begun it's own lineup. the Skyline now begins with the V chassis code, and GT-R retains the R chassis code. two completely different cars. a return to their roots of the old Prince Skyline luxury sedan.

hence why the Skyline/G35 sedan and coupe is being offered alongside the R34 Skyline GT-R.

:bandit: :smoka: :sun: :smoker2: :D :sun: For those of you who don't seem to get it, THe GT-R concept is a skyline. Remember Mrs. Goshn described it with references to "past GT-Rs" it just isn't called skyline because that name has been reserved for only theV35 sedans. If I read right in autofanatic magazine, The G35 coupe wil be called V35 GT, while the GT-R will be V35 GT-R without the skyline name because that name is what differentiates the sedan from the power coupes.

where is the Sunroof!??:flash:

School's in! Although it was a bit excessive, thanks for the history lesson. I'm sure it enlightened those not in the know.

One thing I have to ask is, where have you confirmed that the next GT-R will use the "R" chassis designation? It seems to be the logical thing for Nissan to do, considering that they have already decided to split names (in VERY much the similar way the Celica and the Celica Supra became two different cars some time ago), but it just sparked my curiosity on whether or not it has been announced.

P.S. that overhead shot with the G35 coupe's HID lamps turned on is killer!

In fact, the future designation of the GT-R is so far. In an interview with the designer I read, the concept was supposed to give a hint of what the future GT-R might look like. It is quite unlikely, the final car will look exactly like the Concept, just like the Z-Concept did not look like the production version.

For sure is, there will be a GT-R in late 2003 or early 2004. But even the designer could not tell, whether it will be called Skyline GT-R of simply Nissan GT-R, and if it keeps the previous "R" designation or gets the new "V". It seems to be sure, though, that the GT-R will get a V8 or a turbo-charged V6, so adapting the "V" designation seems to be the natural choice.

For more info on the concept:

http://www.jbskyline.net/V35/GTR/

Well, since Infiniti is just a glorified Nissan, I'm thinking that the G35 will be my first choice. You get very similar styling, a bit more power, if my memory is correct, and a tidy list of options. However, the 350Z has more of a pure sportscar look to it, but a few more options is more my style. Besides, what kind of competition will I have in New Brunswick? A cavalier?

Originally posted by JB car pages
In an interview with the designer I read, the concept was supposed to give a hint of what the future GT-R might look like. It is quite unlikely, the final car will look exactly like the Concept, just like the Z-Concept did not look like the production version.


I don't know about you, but it seems to me that the Z-Concept and the actual 350Z are damn close in appearance. The only slight changes are worked around practicality issues such as close-ended door handles, addition of reverse lights, slightly reworked grille, and different muffler tip design. The interior is pretty much the same other than removing some of the shiny show-car adornments. It's as if the Z-Concept is more of a Z-prototype than a concept.

Remember back a decade ago when concept cars were thought to be utterly unrealistic artistic practices which could barely be used to exercise production vehicles? Well designers and engineers have come a long way to make concepts much more usable. I won't be surprised if the next production GT-R will be quite alike to the concept, other than some headlight remodeling (to abide by 5 mph impact regulations), and some interior renovating to eliminate that awesome but ridiculous metal "spine" running back through the ceiling.

Originally posted by JB car pages
In an interview with the designer I read, the concept was supposed to give a hint of what the future GT-R might look like. It is quite unlikely, the final car will look exactly like the Concept, just like the Z-Concept did not look like the production version.


I don't know about you, but it seems to me that the Z-Concept and the actual 350Z are damn close in appearance. The only slight changes are worked around practicality issues such as close-ended door handles, addition of reverse lights, slightly reworked grille, and different muffler tip design. The interior is pretty much the same other than removing some of the shiny show-car adornments. It's as if the Z-Concept is more of a Z-prototype than a concept.

Remember back a decade ago when concept cars were thought to be utterly unrealistic artistic practices which could barely be used to exercise production vehicles? Well designers and engineers have come a long way to make concepts much more usable. I won't be surprised if the next production GT-R will be quite alike to the concept, other than some headlight remodeling (to abide by 5 mph impact regulations), and some interior renovating to eliminate that awesome but ridiculous metal "spine" running back through the ceiling.

Originally posted by JB car pages
It seems to be sure, though, that the GT-R will get a V8 or a turbo-charged V6, so adapting the "V" designation seems to be the natural choice.

Are you saying that the "V" in V35 comes from a V configuration engine (like V-6 V-12)? I'd have to disagree with that. Nissan doesn't assign chassis designations from something that involves engines. Engines have their own designations and are like individual entities, much in the way chassi are their own entities.

I always thought that the naming behind the series was just based on the first letter of the engine in it. ie. The recent Skylines had RB20, 25 and 26 engines, and are named the R32, R33 and R34. The new V35 series has the VQ25, VQ30 and, assuming the new GTR goes for the 3.5L TT option, VQ35 engines.

G35's estimated 0-60 time is 6.3 secs with 275HP\260TQ.
I don't know if they've posted final specs on the 350Z, but it's supposed to have sub-6 sec 0-60 times and 280+HP and weigh a bit less. So if you're more interested in style and cruising and maybe have a family, you might like the 4-seater G35 better. For a younger guy like me (no family yet), the 350 appeals more to me because of the performance and aftermarket options. When Nismo comes to the US, they'll have more parts for the 350Z than the G35. The G35 is a luxury coupe, not a true sports car.

I actually like the look and room of the G35 better, but performance and aftermarket upgrading is more important to me at this point in my life, so I'd go with the Z.

First of all, the chassis designations seem to go together with the engine designations, at least throughout the last decade. The R32-34 came with the RB-engine series, while the new V35 comes with the VQ-engine series. The S13 -15 Silvias had the SR-engine series. So, there seems to be a logic behind this, doesn't it!?

Secondly, the first Z-Concept (I think it is from 1999) was very different in design from the final car. The front featured different headlights, and the rear was more bulbous - Porsche 928 style. The interior looked quiet different, as well.
The GT-R is a clue, of what the furture car might look like. Basically, just like the Z-Car, the concept (4-seats, front engine, AWD etc.) will stay the same, but the look might (and I stress that might) look very different. According to the designer, this is still a concept, so lots of things can and might change. At this point in time, they hadn't even made a decision about the engine.
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Originally posted by JB car pages
First of all, the chassis designations seem to go together with the engine designations, at least throughout the last decade. The R32-34 came with the RB-engine series, while the new V35 comes with the VQ-engine series. The S13 -15 Silvias had the SR-engine series. So, there seems to be a logic behind this, doesn't it!?

Um, no. The first S13 was powered by the CA18DE/T, before the SR20 was developed. The Z32 (300ZX or Fairlady Z) was powered by the VG30DE/TT. B14 Sentras use GA16DE and SR20DE motors and B15 SE-R models use the QR25DE. P10 and P11 Primeras use SR-motors, while P12s can be found with the QR-DD variety. I believe it's simply a coincidence since too many others don't match up. (but you have my thanks, both MIC33R and JB car pages, for identifying this detail; I never noticed before :D ).

Originally posted by JB car pages
Secondly, the first Z-Concept (I think it is from 1999) was very different in design from the final car. The front featured different headlights, and the rear was more bulbous - Porsche 928 style. The interior looked quiet different, as well.
The GT-R is a clue, of what the furture car might look like. Basically, just like the Z-Car, the concept (4-seats, front engine, AWD etc.) will stay the same, but the look might (and I stress that might) look very different. According to the designer, this is still a concept, so lots of things can and might change. At this point in time, they hadn't even made a decision about the engine.

I remember that concept. I actually liked that concept a LOT. It really brought out the essence of the original 240Z, but as with most instances, money governs everything. And that concept was brought about before Renault's takeover. At the time, Nissan was in no shape to reinvent the sports car. Not only that, but the older Z-concept was almost a privateer's toy, as many of the designers developed the project on their own time. Furthermore, the public's reaction to the original concept was less than admirable, as many belived the design exercise was "too retro". People felt the last thing Nissan needed at the time was a step backwards. Surely a feeling of grassroots sports car was welcome, but people also wanted forward motion. THAT was the primary reason why the first Z-concept was scrapped. Other reasons included the fact that the concept was built on the S14 chassis and KA24 powerplant and those pieces of equipment were due for retirement.

In any case, we are talking about a totally new Nissan. One which is not ashamed to multiplatform and parts-share with the best of them. This Nissan is run by Renault's Carlos Ghosn. That old Z-concept was created before Nissan took new direction. And this GT-R Concept was designed under the new leadership--and the production model will also be created under the same new French automaker's guidelines. The Concept GT-R has nothing to do with the Z's dual-conceptual scenario.

(p.s. By the way, if you want to link photos, you have to upload them first; you can't simply input the path from your hard drive. :) )

For those of you who have no idea what "original Z-concept" we are referring to, note the photo below, or check this thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=24669#post24669) in the Z forum:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=24669

About the nomenclature, I guess none of us knows for sure, so let's just forget about that. By the way, the S13 was also powered by the SR20. I don't know, though, if that engine was introduced later on.
Maybe, Nissan uses this nomenclature only on its sports cars, like the silvia and Skyline. That might explain the differences on the other cars.
I know the Z used a VQ engine, but as far as I know, the Z never had an internal number (like R32/R33/S13/S14 etc.). All you could learn from the names was the displacement of the engine.
We'll see what the GT-R will be called, but I guess it will be a VXX, and hopefully, also a Skyline. Concerning the concept, I can only repeat what the designer said. After all, we are only assuming here, what the future might look like, so the statements of the designer are quite valuable, because he knows much more than we do. I read this interview in the British EVO magazine (http://www.evo.co.uk), who visited him in his design studio. There the designer stated changes on the concept are quite likely and also said it was in the same stadium of the design like the first Z-Concept. I can tell you more when I find that magazine.
You are right when you say the Nissan was not in the position at that time to build a new Z. This is different now, because the introduction of a new GT-R is quite sure. But whereas the platform might be quite sure, the rest of the car is not, just as it wasn't when the Z-Concept was first introduced. I guess hardly anyone ever believed the Z would get a 4-cylinder again, as suggested for that early concept car.

Anyway, talking about the GT-R concept is all speculation. Personally, I would like the final car to look pretty much like the concept, if they changed the front a little - I don't like the black spots below the headlights. Interested what you have to say!

P.S: Sorry about the pictures. Was wondering if it works.

Sorry about the link. I hope this one works:

evo.co.uk (http://www.evo.co.uk)

I apologize if I sound nit-picky here, but I just wanted to clear some things up:

Originally posted by JB car pages
About the nomenclature, I guess none of us knows for sure, so let's just forget about that. By the way, the S13 was also powered by the SR20. I don't know, though, if that engine was introduced later on.
Maybe, Nissan uses this nomenclature only on its sports cars, like the silvia and Skyline. That might explain the differences on the other cars.
I know the Z used a VQ engine, but as far as I know, the Z never had an internal number (like R32/R33/S13/S14 etc.). All you could learn from the names was the displacement of the engine.
We'll see what the GT-R will be called, but I guess it will be a VXX, and hopefully, also a Skyline...

Interesting how you want to terminate the discussion involving chassis designations, then continue to add to it. Well, I have to add something as well. :) The previous Zs, which used VG, not VQ engines (yes, I know they are part of a lineage :p ) did in fact have chassis designations. Its pretty obvious that the Silvias and Skylines have the most well known chassis IDs in the world, and that makes it easy for people to overlook the other lesser known ones. The recent Zs follow the Z31 (80's 300ZX), Z32 (90's 300ZX), Z33 ('03 350Z) pattern, while older models like the 240Z were labeled Z432.

By the way, when I said that the first S13s used CA18 engines, I was automatically indicating that the SR20 replaced the CA18 for the later S13s. I was simply trying to point out that the "S" in the S13 couldn't have been associated with the "S" in the SR20, since the timing would be impossible.

Originally posted by JB car pages
There the designer stated changes on the concept are quite likely and also said it was in the same stadium of the design like the first Z-Concept.

How can the changes for the Concept GT-R be in the same stadium as the first Z-concept, when the prime reasons why Nissan canned the original Z were because of excessive retro-ness, and lack of power? Nissan representative Nakamura stated on the matters of the second concept, "We don't want to make a copy of the 240Z. We want to create a new Z, a new spirit and a new heritage." A second concept was also necessary, since Nissan COO Ghosn wanted nearly all his future cars to be built on the XVL frame, which supports everything from the Altima to the Stagea. The current Concept GT-R doesn't suffer from these same problems, and should be classified under a different line of progress.

Once again, sorry for the intricate 'on-the-contrary' action, but I just wanted everyone to be on the same page here. ;)

About the nomenclature: The R30 and R31 Skylines didn't use RB engines. Maybe Nissan started to name the engines after the chassis - that would explain, why we have the RB series for the Skyline and the SR series for the Silvias, and now they try to make it equal right fromt he beginning. Otherwise, changing the already established RXX nomenclature in favor of the VXX designation, if it wasn't for the engines.
And maybe they always choose the name for the top-model the engine is used in, which is the Skyline for the VQ series, and the Silvia for the SR series.
I don't know the internal codes of the Altima and the other cars the VQ series is used for, so a final decision is difficult here. Maybe we should just write Nissan and ask them!

I didn't know the Z had an internal code, as well. Thanks for that.

Originally posted by Morpheus XIII
How can the changes for the Concept GT-R be in the same stadium as the first Z-concept, when the prime reasons why Nissan canned the original Z were because of excessive retro-ness, and lack of power? Nissan representative Nakamura stated on the matters of the second concept, "We don't want to make a copy of the 240Z.

This has nothing to do with the platform the car is build on. It has to do with the way a concpt car is made. For concept cars you take a platform you already have and then build on it, to show a concept of what a future car might look like. Of course the circumstances for the GT-R are much better now, since a good platform is already available.
Maybe the best example are some Chrysler concepts, which even work. You can drive them on the street, but still most of them will never make it to the street. All they are there for is to give a look ahead to what the future of the make might look like.
It is the same witht the GT-R. Nissan designed the car, to see how people would react. The last GT-R sold quite badly, so Nissan now wants to make sure the successor is a hit. In fact, the circumstances here are quite equal to the Z's first intro. At that time Nissan was suffering, now the GT-R is suffering (it sold a mere 3000 units last year).
I'm not saying the final GT-R won't look the way the concept did. There have been examples in the past, where the way from concept to final car worked quite well (Audi TT, Porsche Boxster).
Overall, if you look at the first Z concept, the general approach hasn't changed. You still have a front engine/RWD car, with a bias on handling and performance. Even though, when designing a concept, you take certain steps in favor of effect and appearance, that you can put on the street. That was the problem with the first concept, which Nissan had no platform for (I know they used the Silvia's platform, but since they now use the Skyline's, lots of changes were due) and now they have the same problem with the GT-R, which the have no drivetrain for.
History show, that it is a long way from a concept to a production model. And as new parts are incorporated into the car, it will change.

The only reason why the latest models (Infiniti G35 and 350Z) didn't change much over their concepts, is that the latter were almost production ready, already incorporating all final components. And here the designer comes in, since according to him, this is not the case with the GT-R, yet.

Yeah, I suppose we are simply going to have to wait and see what Nissan's future intentions are. But still, it's good to get in the habit of speculating based on logical trend so that you can be one step ahead of the press release reports.

Originally posted by JB car pages
About the nomenclature: The R30 and R31 Skylines didn't use RB engines.

By the way, the R31 Skyline did use RB engines, specifically the RB20E, RB20ET, and RB20DET.

You're right there...seems I'm too stupid to read my own history!
Anyway, the R30 didn't use RB engines, so the R designation couldn't come from the engine-nomenclature.

R31's also had teh rb30e engine, it's a favoruite bolt on 3L upgrade block for power junkies

I was considering getting the G35 NOW!! but i think ill wait till the coupe comes out!! WHERES THE SUNROOF???:bandit:

Hah, and then when the G35 Coupe comes out, we are probably going to get a glimpse of a U.S. bound GT-R (whatever they will call it), and then we are going to wait for that, and round and round we go...

The new Infiniti looks like the love child of the New Z and an Acura RSX... ;)

I love both of these cars, it's hard to decide when they're so similiar in performance and cost. (Not that I have the money to spend on a new car right now...it never hurts to dream. But if I DID, it would be a close race.)

Originally posted by foxyracer
Not that I have the money to spend on a new car right now...it never hurts to dream. But if I DID, it would be a close race.

Good call. I don't think those lines could have been worded any better. It speaks for so many of us (except for the handful of forum fakers who seem to have a minimum of three different $50+ grand cars (WELL defined in their signatures), which are recycled for new ones no more than every two years).

foxy racer, that is exactly what i was going to say, think, feel, as would a whoole lot of us. Probably thats because thats what was in the minds of the designers of the G35. i remember someone talking bout this car like 3 weeks ago i thought he was nutz. then now i see it with my own eyes.....i have to say benz SLK , watch out. here comes a more affordable even nicer asian car that has class that can out do an slk....well to me anyway.....

Does any body know what is happening with the new V35 GTR ??

Originally posted by foxyracer
The new Infiniti looks like the love child of the New Z and an Acura RSX... ;)

I love both of these cars, it's hard to decide when they're so similiar in performance and cost. (Not that I have the money to spend on a new car right now...it never hurts to dream. But if I DID, it would be a close race.) I think that the new G35 and the 350Z are actualy very similar cars even their engines are the similar VQ series V6's
but i think that the reason for the G35 skyline was to seperate it from the GTR badge so the GTR's are just known as GTR's and not skylines

Originally posted by MadDog06
Firstly, great looking car! Wish I had the $ to get one of those...
Now, a couple questions: 1) Is that an "oh shit" bar i spot just to the right of the center console, and why'd they put one there...? 2) Could someone please clear up for me the following: is the G35 the new Skyline, and if so, what is the GT-R R35 (and why does it look so much more like a Skyline)? There have been some things that are confusing me over this since a few magazine article's i've read are saying that the G35 is the new Skyline, yet this thing looks nothing like a skyline....

your last sentence answered your question.
the g35 is the NEW skyline, not the old one. :D

Originally posted by asian1pride
I think that the new G35 and the 350Z are actualy very similar cars even their engines are the similar VQ series V6's
but i think that the reason for the G35 skyline was to seperate it from the GTR badge so the GTR's are just known as GTR's and not skylines

yeah, the g35 coupe and new z look very similar.
the difference is that the z is a 2 seater w/260hp
and the g35 coupe is a 4 seater w/ 275hp

Nothing original, the front looks like the new Lexus something, the sporty one !

Originally posted by punk_911
Nothing original, the front looks like the new Lexus something, the sporty one !

The IS 300 ? And I very like the new G35 coupe, but your right, it's nothing original, the hood lines from the side look like a Mercedes. But it's the sum of all part that make it beautiful.

Isn't it the Z suppose to have 280+ HP, not 260 like the 4 doors G35 ? That will only put 5 more than the G35 coupe, minus some weight advantage... they won't be far in performance.... PLUS all the goodies aftermarket from NISMO will most probably fit on the G35 coupe, as it seem basicaly the same engine/trans ?

Something I don't think anyone has brought up yet...

What happens when Steve Millen gets his hands on these things? I'll just wait for my G35 with a VQ35DETT... :D

At first I didn't like it, but that is because it was suppose to be the "Skyline". I saw one in person the other day, and talked to the lady who owned it, and let me tell you... those things are gorgeous in person.

does anyone know if the G35 coupe will have the GETRAG 6 speed tranny from the Skyline GTR 34 ?

I've been hunting for a new car recently. Entry-level luxury, 30-40+k, sedan, sporty as hell, and comfortable to boot- simple enough criteria, right? I've driven (so far):
C320
TL-S
S60
A4
A6
330i
X-Type
and today, I drove the ES and IS 300s, and then proceeded to the g35.

I'm in love. With a car. Now, as I drove away from the Lexus dealership (disappointed), I thought "Why am I about to drop $40k on a car that doesn't even drive as well as my 95 SHO?", because so far that was how I felt. My current cars are a Mustang GT, an SHO, and an Envoy- seeing as I've put about 120,000 VERY enjoyable miles on the SHO, it's time to get another peppy sedan. Harder than it looks, apparently, as I'd been thoroughly unimpressed with what I'd driven (Yes, I know, "German engineering," blah blah blah.. I've owned a Mercedes 500 SL and two BMWs, so those bimmer fans out there, retract your claws, you're losing the battle in the middle market in the US). Standing 6'4", the 330i isn't even a comfortable option. Who wants a 'compact' mom-mobile? (Perhaps this is regional, but everyone and their mother has a 330i here-- and it's usually their mother.) I wanted something that I could hear the engine in, something that held on to me, and something that I could fly down a winding two-lane country road in without ever touching the brake. TL-S? I little too much of a "boaty" feel, though talk about a bang for your buck! C320? A little smaller than what I'd expected on the interior; I like to be hugged, not smothered. S60 was a bit too underpowered, though an excellent car... the list goes on and on. I've got excel sheets full of notes if anyone ever wants acopy. Regardless, each time I'd take a car for a drive, I'd leave with a little bit of disappointment, just wanting that little extra "something" that my car had provided me all these years. The g35 was my last hope, pretty much... and wow. Why didn't I drive this car first? My friend told me to check it out, as I'd not really seriously considered it, and I'm so glad he did. The dealership is located right on I-65, and as I rolled out of the lot, I was told not to hit up the interstate, Emmett told me "let's go to a small country road, I have a feeling you'll like this," and boy did I ever. Shooting through backroads, up and down hills, 90-degree curves, etc. this car had the power to shoot like a rocket when you wanted it, and stop on a dime if you just asked (111ft to stop from 60mph, best of any sedan I've ever heard of, let alone in this class). As it began to rain, I got a little worried... apparenly with no justification, as it gripped the road with no problem. On the intertstate ride back, it easy snuck from 60 to a comfortable 100 within a couple seconds with just a light tap of the pedal. Well... wow... In case you can't tell, I'm thoroughly enamored with this car. As far as I'm concerned, my search is over. I had some great cars when I lived in europe, mostly british or german, and I never though that Japan could ever produce something that would capture my heart. Oh man, I was SO wrong.
Geo

I'm in the market for a new car and have been waiting for the G35 Coupe for awhile. I think it's simply the best looking new coupe sold in America! I only hope I can actually get one in the very low 30's, because it will be quite a value over the BMW 325ic (my second choice).
Here are some of the other cars I've been looking at:

Altima 3.5 SL (too big, but nice only in the higher trim models)
Subauru WRX (super performance, but cheap econo car interior)
Acura CL Type S (beautiful interior, bland exterior)
Mazda 6 Hatchback (would be my first choice, but can't wait for this sportiest version to arrive next year)

how about thehttp://www.infiniti.com/m/cma/i/fm_/fm_future_models.jpg boom god those look nice as heeel how about that "Aerodynamic Body Kit" sounds way cool but looks even cooler i want one nowwwww http://www.infiniti.com/m/cma/i/acc/acc_g35_aerodynamic.jpg

Originally posted by gso27
Altima 3.5 SL (too big, but nice only in the higher trim models)
Subauru WRX (super performance, but cheap econo car interior)
Acura CL Type S (beautiful interior, bland exterior)
Mazda 6 Hatchback (would be my first choice, but can't wait for this sportiest version to arrive next year) [/B]

Altima 3.5 ($28k) -- front wheel drive, made in usa (all except motor). assembling is a poor quality. scratch salon.
The wheel is damp (but better Camry’s).

Acura 3.2CL ($33k) Tipe S -- 260hp, the best front-wheel drive sedan for this money. All rectangular components is good, no scratch (unlike Altima). Tight wheel.

Mazda6&Subaru is a good choice, but for the price, i'd much rather have an Acura TL type-S or Infiniti G35 with 38 more horses and a luxury nameplate.

:D this is my new car i love it :Dhttp://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/780497untitled.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/780497untitled.JPG

Yeah, i think if I had the choices of gso then I would choose the G35 also. That or the Type-S, but I would drive both. But i'm just a poor 18 year old who is currently unemployeed, so maybe after i finish school...

What dose this art called pleas any body tell me(the sky line below)
and I need a few web sites that are involved in this art .

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/avatar.php?userid=61&dateline=986861051

thank you :rolleyes:

it's called cartoon art :D . Sorry there's no real name for it. Cartoon import car? Funny Car? You can find these on lots of import car sites. good luck

Originally posted by VandyGeo

I'm in love. With a car. and wow. Why didn't I drive this car first? As far as I'm concerned, my search is over.
Geo

I got the G35 coup first but traded it for what I thought was my dream car..... a black track Z. All I can say now is "I want my G35 coup back". If it would have been a 6 speed I would have never let it go!!!!!!!

anyone willing to give me sticker ..... only 500 miles

Originally posted by daddy Z


I got the G35 coup first but traded it for what I thought was my dream car..... a black track Z. All I can say now is "I want my G35 coup back". If it would have been a 6 speed I would have never let it go!!!!!!!

anyone willing to give me sticker ..... only 500 miles

Care to elaborate on why you want the G35 back? I'm looking at both cars right now, and I can use all points of view I can get. What makes you want the G over the Z? You're one of the few people I know that actually owned both cars, so you may have a better insight. Let me know please, if you don't mind.

Originally posted by daddy Z


I got the G35 coup first but traded it for what I thought was my dream car..... a black track Z. All I can say now is "I want my G35 coup back". If it would have been a 6 speed I would have never let it go!!!!!!!

anyone willing to give me sticker ..... only 500 miles

Hey daddy Z,
Are you in Arlington Texas or Arlington VA?? I'm in VA, and I know for a fact that Rosenthal Nissan in VA was buying back pre-order 350Z's that customers paid MSRP for....they were buying them back from the customer at $1000 over MSRP, then selling them "used" for like $3K over when the demand was really high...

I don't know if they're still doing that, but you could certainly inquire if you happen to live in VA.

I was born at Arlington Hospital and will probably be moving to Great Falls or Mclane soon. An Z4 out there? looking to trade my Z3 for a Z4 3.0L 6spd

OK, I live just on the other side of the mountain, off Rt. 7.

Haven't seen a Z4 yet, but my father said he saw one the other day. Not too bad of a car, but I couldn't do with another convertible. My bad weather car is a Jeep Wrangler...no more rag tops

I see you are getting a G35 soon. Not a bad choice. You could always go for a 350Z. More sporty. Although the G35 has 4 seats and i think more features(on the sport coupe' 6speedMT).

you could always go for a 3 series all-wheel sedan.

I sat in a G35C at the Baltimore show yesterday; nice. If I could break my nothing-over-3000lb dostrine, this could easily be a contender for the next spousemobile.

Didn't even bother to sit in the Z.

personally i like the Z cause it is sportier