Which one's faster: '09 G37 sedan or '08 G37 coupe? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Aug 13, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wyldfyer

I'd like to know exactly what did they do differently to get the '08 G35 Engine rated at 306. I've always been curious.

They reworked the engine and put in like %80 new parts, and also it has VVTL or whatever it is called. It's also a VQ35HR

Aug 13, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck

Not really. The Coupe's doors have always been much heavier due to the necessary reinforcements.....that's always been one of the main reasons the Coupe has always been heavier than the Sedan. The G37 Sedan will no doubt gain some weight over the G35 but it will still weigh less than it's Coupe counterpart.

I know the coupes have always weighed more, and im willing to bet your right that it will still be more than the G37 sedan. According to the OP's figures the coupe weighs 136lbs more than the G35. As long as the 3.7 isnt all that much heavier than the 3.5 and they dont add too much more other weight, it should still be lighter. The G37 convertible will most likely weigh the most, im guessing close to 3800lbs.

Aug 13, 2008 | 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstar752

They reworked the engine and put in like %80 new parts, and also it has VVTL or whatever it is called. It's also a VQ35HR

WOW. Thanks!!!

Aug 13, 2008 | 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wyldfyer

WOW. Thanks!!!

VQ35HR vs VQ35DE

Aug 13, 2008 | 04:37 PM

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I think both have VQ37VHR ....and so it depends on the driver ?

Aug 13, 2008 | 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by coolguy8157

I think both have VQ37VHR ....and so it depends on the driver ?

A good driver is always key and yes they will have the same 3.7L engine. But two excellent drivers may have limiting factors in one or the other cars such as: transmission gearing, the final drive in each of the cars with both the 7AT/6MT, and then of course the weight difference.