Hey guys, was flipping through an old Motor Trend magazine, March, 2004 edition, and on Page 154 the "Road Test Results" table showed the following for our cars:

'03 G35 Sedan 5AT (tested 1/2003) posted 0-60 MPH in 6.5 sec, 1/4 mile 14.7 sec@ 97.1 MPH, and 60-0 MPH braking@ 114 ft.

'03 G35 Sedan 6MT (tested 8/2003) posted 0-60 MPH in 5.8 sec, 1/4 mile 14.3 sec@100.3 MPH, and 60-0 MPH braking@ 110ft

'03 G35 Coupe 6MT (tested 1/2003) posted 0-60 MPH in 5.8 sec, 1/4 mile 14.2 sec@99.4 MPH, and 60-0 MPH braking@ 112 ft.

I know the results will vary, but the 6MT Sedan in this comparison actually outperformed the Coupe, for the most part.

Just goes to show they are not that far apart. As Road & Track said, "the only real question is do you want 2 seats and 2 doors (the Z), 4 seats and 2 doors (the Coupe), or 4 seats and 4 doors (the sedan)"

Sport Sedan Fan - 2004 6MT Sedan
Sport/Navigation/Premium/Aero; "Invisiguard" Bra, Madico Onyx Tint
Obsidian Black/Graphite & "Titanium"
SHE'S SILVER & BLACK - GO RAIDERS!<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by dbarnes on 07/02/04 05:31 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

Not that it really matters 'on the street' but I think C&D mag. had a 0-60 time of 6.2 sec. for the 5AT Sedan, 0.3 sec. better than MT's test...it's funny how the 2 mags road tests are always just slightly different from each other ;-).

I haven't measured my 0-60 mph time yet; all I know is that this car is a pretty fast sports sedan and quicker than most competitors ;-)

btw - I also remember from those C&D and MT articles that the exceptional braking of the G35 was the best in its class and they commented that it comes very close to that of a Porsche (which I think they said was 60-0 in 109 ft.)...got to like 60-0 in 114 ft. for the G35 5AT Sedan and even less for the 6MT and Coupe!



2004.5 G35-S 5AT Black/Willow - Prem, R. Spoiler, Navi, Infiniti Sport Wheels, Alum Pedals, Dark Tint, Z Tube, K&N Filter<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by bsgoren on 07/02/04 07:14 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

Comparing times from different tracks, weather, driver etc. is not accurate at all. I do agree however that the sedan is closer in performance than one might think.

2003 G35 Sedan 6MT
14.13 @ 99.55 (stock)

 

Yup, it's pretty well known and documented that the difference between the 6MT coupe and sedan is not as large as Infiniti would like us to believe. Once again, marketing plays a very big factor in that decision.

04' G35S 6MT Ivory Pearl, Willow, Premium
Z-Tube / NFC Y-Pipe / Custom Mid-Pipe / 350 EVO Rear Sway

 

I don't recall Infiniti trying to get anyone to believe that the Coupe is faster than the Sedan... the Coupe does have 20 more horsepower but it's also a bit heavier....

All in all I'd still rather have the coupe... only bought the sedan because I needed the 4 doors... but alas I recently bought a minivan... know of anyone who would like to trade a coupe for a sedan? I've been thinking of trading it in for a coupe but I am all out of petroleum jelly and I really need the lubrication for when I get it up the you know where on my trade in

2003.5 5AT Sedan Black/Black Premium/Winter Packages

 

My sedan with the Crawford plenum measured 217 at the wheels which corresponds to roughly 260 at the crank. I think the combination of (1) more aggressive timing and (2) better exhaust do indeed give the coupe 20 more HP but after a few mods they even out.

--Steve

 

My car is the 6MT. The dyno may have read low--who knows. Of course my car now puts down 385 rwhp so it's a moot point

--Steve