Infiniti's sedan competitor for M5 and CTS-V?
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Infiniti's sedan competitor for M5 and CTS-V?
Hey all--
Love the site, and I lurk often. Currently, I own two G35x sedans, and I love them a lot. That said, I came from the Corvette crowd, and I'm always in search of more power! The reason I got out of Corvettes in the first place was because of family. Even though I went to four doors, I still like to have fun! After seeing BMW's offering with the M5 and the upcoming 2009 CTS-V (reportedly making over 500 hp from a blown V8), I've begun to wonder whether or not Infiniti will step into the arena. I like the interior better on the Bimmers and the CTS, but I found the G35 a lot more fun to drive. That's not to say I dislike the interior of the G35, mind you. In any case, I can already feel the pull of massively more powerful motors. Any rumors or news of an Infiniti super-sedan on the horizon? Thanks a ton.
Bryan
Love the site, and I lurk often. Currently, I own two G35x sedans, and I love them a lot. That said, I came from the Corvette crowd, and I'm always in search of more power! The reason I got out of Corvettes in the first place was because of family. Even though I went to four doors, I still like to have fun! After seeing BMW's offering with the M5 and the upcoming 2009 CTS-V (reportedly making over 500 hp from a blown V8), I've begun to wonder whether or not Infiniti will step into the arena. I like the interior better on the Bimmers and the CTS, but I found the G35 a lot more fun to drive. That's not to say I dislike the interior of the G35, mind you. In any case, I can already feel the pull of massively more powerful motors. Any rumors or news of an Infiniti super-sedan on the horizon? Thanks a ton.
Bryan
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Originally Posted by Sukairain
I was kind of hoping Nissan will start to go the GM / Mercedes AMG route - stick the most powerful motor in every single model offered......
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
DOMO
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Originally Posted by Sukairain
I was kind of hoping Nissan will start to go the GM / Mercedes AMG route - stick the most powerful motor in every single model offered......
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
"Infiniti G35xS-R"
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Originally Posted by Sukairain
I was kind of hoping Nissan will start to go the GM / Mercedes AMG route - stick the most powerful motor in every single model offered......
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
Imagine a 2009 VR38 ATESSA AWD Nissan Quest, or Infiniti EX-R, G38-R, blah blah blah.
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Just put a TT kit on your car.
Thought about that, but STS is local; hmmmmmm..... Although I'd like something from the factory giving me that power, A turbo kit in some form or fashion is not out of the question. I suppose that could end a lot of the research on "new" cars....
Bryan
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I think a lot of these future powerhouses will not be built, because the new legislation by the US is demanding higher gas mileage and lower emissions, and any automaker with any sense is not going to continue marketing high performance vehicles, unless, they can raise the gas mileage immensely. I already read the new Vette may never make production due to this.
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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
I think a lot of these future powerhouses will not be built, because the new legislation by the US is demanding higher gas mileage and lower emissions, and any automaker with any sense is not going to continue marketing high performance vehicles, unless, they can raise the gas mileage immensely. I already read the new Vette may never make production due to this.
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Originally Posted by Last Ride
I'm pretty sure the new Vette is already a done deal. I've already seen pictures of the poduction model, engine, interior, and a tentative timeline. Forced induction allows automakers to elivate performance without doing a ton of damage to "theoretical" MPG numbers posted on the window.
than the NA 3's and 5's......hope infiniti will start using turbos o help gas mileage