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09-01-2004, 03:43 PM
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Infiniti G35 Sedan
The 2005 G35 sedan continues with a number of significant enhancements for the new model year, including a restyled exterior, upgraded interior and additional horsepower.
The exterior features include a new hood and trunk, new front and rear bumpers, body-colored side sills, revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights. The changes to the interior include a new, even higher quality look and feel with the use of real aluminum trim and new available Rosewood trim, along with a redesigned instrument panel and console area.
The G35 sedan’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine now offers 280 hp and 270 ft-lb of torque, increases of 20 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque for automatic transmission equipped models. The G35 6MT model with close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission receives 38 additional horsepower to 298 hp.
Other changes include the addition of larger brake rotors and a revised Sport-Tuned Suspension Package (which now includes 18-inch wheels and tires and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential) and the addition of mp3 playback capability to the already standard 6-disc CD changer, manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel (with available power function) and available Infiniti Intelligent Key system.
Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Sedan include:
· Revised exterior, designed to convey sporty character and match vehicle’s dynamic performance
· New hood, trunk, front and rear bumpers, side sills
· Revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights
· New exterior colors – Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand
· Additional 20 horsepower (5AT), additional 38 horsepower (6MT)
· 18-inch wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package
· Larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
· Available Intelligent Key system
· New, high quality interior look and feel with refined materials and textures, including real aluminum and available straight-grained Rosewood trim
· Redesigned instrument panel and console
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Infiniti G35 coupe expands its performance capabilities for the 2005 model year with the addition of Sport-Tuned Suspension Package featuring 19-inch wheels and tires, drilled aluminum pedals and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD). The G35 Coupe 6MT model with 6-speed manual transmission receives 18 additional horsepower, increasing power output to 298.
The 2005 G35 coupe’s interior has also been refined with a new instrument panel and console area and use of new materials and textures, including the addition of real aluminum trim on the center console, door grips and dash, and mp3 playback capability added to the standard 6-disc CD changer. Ultra-soft leather-appointed seats are now standard on all models. Other changes for 2005 include the addition of three new exterior colors and two new interior colors.
Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Coupe include:
· Additional 18 horsepower (298 hp) for G35 Coupe 6MT model
· Standard Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package and G35 Coupe 6MT models
· Available 19-inch polished aluminum-alloy wheels and 19-inch performance tires
· Redesigned instrument panel and console with use of real aluminum trim
· Two new available interior colors: Wheat (beige) and Stone (gray)
· Available drilled, aluminum pedals
· Power recline added to front seats
· Three new available exterior colors: Serengeti Sand, Lakeshore Slate and Athens Blue
· No Brembos
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09-01-2004, 04:02 PM
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God damn it... I luv that car. Nothing but solid improvements. The two different hp outputs is a bit hokey, though. They should just use the 298hp engine all around... looking forward to seeing the pics.
09-01-2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
God damn it... I luv that car. Nothing but solid improvements. The two different hp outputs is a bit hokey, though. They should just use the 298hp engine all around... looking forward to seeing the pics.
09-01-2004, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Sedan = 280hp
Coupe = 298hp
Coupe = 298hp
· Revised exterior, designed to convey sporty character and match vehicle’s dynamic performance
· New hood, trunk, front and rear bumpers, side sills
· Revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights
· New exterior colors – Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand
· Additional 20 horsepower (5AT), additional 38 horsepower (6MT) · 18-inch wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package
· Larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
· Available Intelligent Key system
· New, high quality interior look and feel with refined materials and textures, including real aluminum and available straight-grained Rosewood trim
· Redesigned instrument panel and console
So Sedan = 298hp for 6mt
09-01-2004, 06:22 PM
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So 3.5 liters and 300HP. Nice. I wonder what the torque is and where all this stuff is happening on the rpm range. If you think about it, this engine still has a ton of power to show when we consider that 333HP comes from 3.2 liters in the M3's case. At 350HP this will be a 100 HP per liter type of situation. Which is not completely impressive these days for special cars.
09-01-2004, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
So 3.5 liters and 300HP. Nice. I wonder what the torque is and where all this stuff is happening on the rpm range. If you think about it, this engine still has a ton of power to show when we consider that 333HP comes from 3.2 liters in the M3's case. At 350HP this will be a 100 HP per liter type of situation. Which is not completely impressive these days for special cars.
Sigh, the next model up RL has a 3.5 liter and 300horses. Lexus has 300 horses out their V-8s. I can see the marketing Infiniti will be using now. good for them..
Now if they could just do what they do for the G35 to the REST of the lineup...
09-01-2004, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Any price increase? It's making the G35c a damn near NO BRAINER. The G35x is now an even better buy. Interior is still :ghey: but you can't have it all at this price.
Sigh, the next model up RL has a 3.5 liter and 300horses. Lexus has 300 horses out their V-8s. I can see the marketing Infiniti will be using now. good for them..
Now if they could just do what they do for the G35 to the REST of the lineup...
Sigh, the next model up RL has a 3.5 liter and 300horses. Lexus has 300 horses out their V-8s. I can see the marketing Infiniti will be using now. good for them..
Now if they could just do what they do for the G35 to the REST of the lineup...
09-01-2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The RL probably won't match up well with the M45 with 340hp. That car should be a BEAST on the highway. I'm wondering if they'll evenutally add a manual? The only one that isn't joining the hp war is Lexus... I think eventually, it will come back and haunt them as competitors gain market share. Infiniti will eventually release the GTR which may even be more expensive than anything that Lexus has. If its gonna push the estimated 480 hp, Infiniti will finally have a halo car worthy to compete with the German Marquees. Unfortunately, they could learn a thing or two from Lexus in the interior appointments department
Funny but the 1st gen GS, had a 4 speed until 1997, the 5 speed dropped times about a second.
So tranny is just as important as more power. Clearly Nissan has this figured out with the VQ but not the 4.5....
The new M45 should be a 6-under 6 second to 60 mph car. The fastest I've seen the current M45 is 5.7 to 60mph and the slowest 6.3.
09-01-2004, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its getting to the point where Infiniti needs a lower power model g-series.
At first this makes sense, but then I am thinking of the Maxima making 255 and think Infinitis are right where they should be.
09-01-2004, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I am wondering what the G35C 6MT will do as far as numbers. I am guessing 5.5 for the 60 and 14.0 for the 1/4. What do you think?
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The RL probably won't match up well with the M45 with 340hp. That car should be a BEAST on the highway. I'm wondering if they'll evenutally add a manual? The only one that isn't joining the hp war is Lexus... I think eventually, it will come back and haunt them as competitors gain market share. Infiniti will eventually release the GTR which may even be more expensive than anything that Lexus has. If its gonna push the estimated 480 hp, Infiniti will finally have a halo car worthy to compete with the German Marquees. Unfortunately, they could learn a thing or two from Lexus in the interior appointments department
The M will be a BEAST.
But comparing the M45 with it's V8 would be unfair; I'm guessing the M35 have atleast the 298hp found in the 6mt sedan, which puts it right with the RL, while have more torque than the RL and less weight with RWD when compared with AWD (FWD 70% of the time). Infiniti definitiely needs to develop at least a 6sp, but something tells me it's still gonna wipe the floor with the competition. 
09-02-2004, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by titan
What I meant was I wish they'd just use the engine for the 5AT also.
09-02-2004, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
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Curious to why they couldn't just say 300hp? 298??? What gives?
Curious to why they couldn't just say 300hp? 298??? What gives?
350Z probably will make 300 horses.
For the next gen G35, 300horses will be marketed like crazy!
09-02-2004, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
2 things.
350Z probably will make 300 horses.
For the next gen G35, 300horses will be marketed like crazy!
09-02-2004, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpscls
Infinit really did well with the g35, it kills all other competition
09-02-2004, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Yeah, it will probably be faster than the competion...but it has a long way to go to "kill" in the sales department. I applaud Infiniti for their efforts here but more hp is not what this car needs...it needs a better interior.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
- Sales for Infiniti, the luxury division of NNA, were down 6.2 percent from last August, with 11,285 units sold
- Calendar year-to-date sales are up 8.3 percent with 85,957 units sold
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2004 2003 % Change 2004 2003 % Change
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Nissan Division
Total 69,029 67,832 9.9 560,439 446,690 25.5
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Sentra 7,509 8,298 -2.3 74,436 62,778 18.6
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Altima 20,182 19,180 13.6 159,814 138,401 15.5
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Maxima 6,146 8,456 -21.5 49,030 62,961 -22.1
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350Z 2,364 3,775 -32.4 21,781 26,351 -17.3
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Total Car 36,201 39,709 -1.5 305,061 290,630 5.0
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Frontier 6,127 7,613 -13.1 46,823 42,859 9.2
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Xterra 5,303 6,750 -15.2 44,581 44,431 0.3
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Pathfinder 2,498 3,450 -21.8 19,319 24,130 -19.9
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Murano 5,248 6,188 -8.4 37,796 36,406 3.8
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Quest 3,318 4,122 -13.1 33,766 8,234 310.1
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Armada 2,871 N/A N/A 22,587 N/A N/A
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Titan 7,463 N/A N/A 50,506 N/A N/A
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Total Truck 32,828 28,123 26.1 255,378 156,060 63.6
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North American
Produced 58,918 54,329 17.1 481,517 333,555 44.4
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Car 33,836 35,844 1.9 283,254 238,031 19.0
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Truck 25,082 18,485 46.5 198,263 95,524 107.6
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Import 10,111 13,503 -19.1 78,922 113,135 -30.2
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Car 2,365 3,865 -33.9 21,807 52,599 -58.5
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Truck 7,746 9,638 -13.2 57,115 60,536 -5.7
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INFINITI DIVISION SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2004 2003 % Change 2004 2003 % Change
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Infiniti Division
Total 11,285 12,988 -6.2 85,957 79,333 8.3
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I35 1,024 1,582 -30.1 8,229 10,032 -18.0
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G35 Sport Sedan 3,495 4,092 -7.8 28,098 24,230 16.0
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G35 Sport Coupe 2,636 3,182 -10.5 19,896 19,424 2.4
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M45 221 556 -57.1 1,536 3,040 -49.5
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Q45 162 259 -32.4 1,331 1,632 -18.4
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QX4 1 192 -99.4 10 4,852 -99.8
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QX56 1,181 N/A N/A 7,156 N/A N/A
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FX 2,565 3,125 -11.0 19,700 16,113 22.3
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Total Car 7,538 9,671 -15.8 59,091 58,368 1.2
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Total Truck 3,747 3,317 22.0 26,866 20,965 28.1
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COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2004 2003 % Change 2004 2003 % Change
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TOTAL VEHICLE 80,314 80,820 7.3 646,396 526,023 22.9
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Total Car 43,739 49,380 -4.3 364,152 348,998 4.3
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Total Truck 36,575 31,440 25.6 282,244 177,025 59.4
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Selling Days 25 27 205 205
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Calendar year to date sales for 2003 include sales of 10 Infiniti G20 vehicles.
All numbers include Hawaii. Percent changes based on DSR.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
350Z probably will make 300 horses.
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
09-03-2004, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Unfortunately no. The 2005 350Z is staying at 287 hp. Pretty stupid decision IMO to have the G35 making more hp than the Z, but since I own a 2003 Z, I'm sorta glad the 2005's aren't much different.
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
09-03-2004, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
2 things.
350Z probably will make 300 horses.
For the next gen G35, 300horses will be marketed like crazy!
09-03-2004, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Unfortunately no. The 2005 350Z is staying at 287 hp. Pretty stupid decision IMO to have the G35 making more hp than the Z, but since I own a 2003 Z, I'm sorta glad the 2005's aren't much different.
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
yes but the G35 is heavier right? SO even if they are par as far as acceleration, that's still acceptable. After all, why does the Z have to be faster than the luxury G? It's like saying that the Accord coupe should be faster than a hypothetical CL.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Yeah, it will probably be faster than the competion...but it has a long way to go to "kill" in the sales department. I applaud Infiniti for their efforts here but more hp is not what this car needs...it needs a better interior.
Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Yeah, it will probably be faster than the competion...but it has a long way to go to "kill" in the sales department. I applaud Infiniti for their efforts here but more hp is not what this car needs...it needs a better interior.
Agreed. G35 sales are down. The TL is selling like hotcakes with just 1 more expensive model.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
- Sales for Infiniti, the luxury division of NNA, were down 6.2 percent from last August, with 11,285 units sold
- Calendar year-to-date sales are up 8.3 percent with 85,957 units sold
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Unfortunately no. The 2005 350Z is staying at 287 hp. Pretty stupid decision IMO to have the G35 making more hp than the Z, but since I own a 2003 Z, I'm sorta glad the 2005's aren't much different.
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
Here's a list of all the changes:
350Z Coupe
The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The stylish, 287-horsepower 350Z continues the Z heritage of design, performance and value that has remained unchallenged since the original Datsun 240Z was introduced 35 years ago as a 1970 model. In 2005, the 350Z adds only minor enhancements.
Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)
Think someone in the Z thread said there was an Anniversary Edition Z on the way. If so, I would expect it to have more power than the standard Z like the Anniversary Edition Maxima did.