What platform does G35 Sedan belong?
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Originally Posted by Texan1
NOPE!
Nissan Skyline, 350Z, G35 coupe/sedan use the FM platform---NOT the maxima and Altima that share a different front drive platform.SEE BELOW:
FM-Platform-rear drive:
That platform is called ``FM'' for the ``front midship'' engine
placement. Development involved many of the people who worked
on Nissan's Le Mans and Group C endurance racing programs, and
it shows. The lightweight, 260-horsepower V6's center of gravity is
behind the front axle line, for optimum weight distribution. Careful
attention to aerodynamics, including the underside, reduces lift at
speed, for stability. An extremely rigid unibody structure and
extensive use of aluminum suspension components aid handling and
comfort at all speeds. The wheels are at the corners, for a longer
wheelbase and wider track, benefiting handling, and increased
interior space.
FF-L Front drive platform:
The 2004 Maxima uses Nissan's front-wheel-drive FF-L platform, shared by Altima, the Murano cross/utility vehicle and the next-generation Quest minivan, and is built for the first time outside of Japan on the same line as Altima at Nissan's Smyrna, TN, plant.
Nissan Skyline, 350Z, G35 coupe/sedan use the FM platform---NOT the maxima and Altima that share a different front drive platform.SEE BELOW:
FM-Platform-rear drive:
That platform is called ``FM'' for the ``front midship'' engine
placement. Development involved many of the people who worked
on Nissan's Le Mans and Group C endurance racing programs, and
it shows. The lightweight, 260-horsepower V6's center of gravity is
behind the front axle line, for optimum weight distribution. Careful
attention to aerodynamics, including the underside, reduces lift at
speed, for stability. An extremely rigid unibody structure and
extensive use of aluminum suspension components aid handling and
comfort at all speeds. The wheels are at the corners, for a longer
wheelbase and wider track, benefiting handling, and increased
interior space.
FF-L Front drive platform:
The 2004 Maxima uses Nissan's front-wheel-drive FF-L platform, shared by Altima, the Murano cross/utility vehicle and the next-generation Quest minivan, and is built for the first time outside of Japan on the same line as Altima at Nissan's Smyrna, TN, plant.
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I think the order goes...
XVL Concept/G35 Sedan -> 350Z -> G35 Coupe (streched 350Z)
|
+-> FX
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+-> M
(Other than than the top row... the rest is pure speculation)
XVL Concept/G35 Sedan -> 350Z -> G35 Coupe (streched 350Z)
|
+-> FX
|
+-> M
(Other than than the top row... the rest is pure speculation)
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Nissan salespeople will tell you the Altima/Maxima are the same as the G35 because they want to sell Altimas/Maximas.
Infiniti salespeople don't know even know what a platform is (or what an Altima is, for that matter )
Infiniti salespeople don't know even know what a platform is (or what an Altima is, for that matter
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The new G35 will be an 07 model. Do you think they will create a new platform for this model? They hit it big with the last one so im guessing same platform, new styling, better interior and engine upgrade. Any predictions.
I will predict a RM platform, i.e. Rear midship .. like the NSX ..LOL
j/k..
i doubt if they will change their award winning FM platform tho.. since
even the M is using the same platform, but with a way Stiffer chasis.
j/k..
i doubt if they will change their award winning FM platform tho.. since
even the M is using the same platform, but with a way Stiffer chasis.
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Originally Posted by godmans
I will predict a RM platform, i.e. Rear midship .. like the NSX ..LOL
j/k..
j/k..
the NSX is a MR layout (Midship-engine, Rear-wheel drive)anywho, there is a lot of grey area in the how the term "platform" is used. Pretty much each company has thier own definition, an even this definition can change over time...
From Platform politics: Japanese automakers vary on their definitons of what constitutes a vehicle platform, Automotive Industries, Jan 2004:
Toyota defines platform in terms of 'suspension and engine' in addition to vehicle size, wheelbase and cabin space...
Nissan defines platform as the 'base of the vehicle' including the powertrain and suspension... other criteria include "common processes, common components and common design. Platforms are not restricted by size, thus underbody dimensions can vary by model."
Mazda defines platform as 'common architecture'--a 'set of technologies' which allows the company to meet variant regional and segmental market demands.
Nissan defines platform as the 'base of the vehicle' including the powertrain and suspension... other criteria include "common processes, common components and common design. Platforms are not restricted by size, thus underbody dimensions can vary by model."
Mazda defines platform as 'common architecture'--a 'set of technologies' which allows the company to meet variant regional and segmental market demands.
Models built on main platforms include:
* B: March and Cube (Japan); and Micra (U.K.)
* FF-S: Sunny, Wingroad, Bluebird Sylphy and X-Trail (Japan); Sentra (Mexico), Almera and Primera (U.K.); and Tino (Spain)
* FF-L: Presage, Murano, Pathfinder and Tiana (Japan); and Altima, Maxima and Quest (U.S.)
* FR-L: Skyline, Stagea, Fairlady/Z350 and FX45 (Japan); Cima/Q45, Cedric and Gloria will likely switch to this platform when they undergo their next model change.
* Frame: Pathfinder Armada/QX56, Titan and Xterra (U.S.)
* B: March and Cube (Japan); and Micra (U.K.)
* FF-S: Sunny, Wingroad, Bluebird Sylphy and X-Trail (Japan); Sentra (Mexico), Almera and Primera (U.K.); and Tino (Spain)
* FF-L: Presage, Murano, Pathfinder and Tiana (Japan); and Altima, Maxima and Quest (U.S.)
* FR-L: Skyline, Stagea, Fairlady/Z350 and FX45 (Japan); Cima/Q45, Cedric and Gloria will likely switch to this platform when they undergo their next model change.
* Frame: Pathfinder Armada/QX56, Titan and Xterra (U.S.)
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Originally Posted by Texan1
NOPE!
Nissan Skyline, 350Z, G35 coupe/sedan use the FM platform------
--NOT the maxima and Altima that share a different front drive platform.SEE BELOW:
FM-Platform-rear drive:
That platform is called ``FM'' for the ``front midship'' engine
placement. ...............The wheels are at the corners, for a longer
wheelbase and wider track, benefiting handling, and increased
interior space.
FF-L Front drive platform:
The 2004 Maxima uses Nissan's front-wheel-drive FF-L platform, shared by .................
and is built for the first time outside of Japan on the same line as Altima at Nissan's Smyrna, TN, plant.
Nissan Skyline, 350Z, G35 coupe/sedan use the FM platform------
--NOT the maxima and Altima that share a different front drive platform.SEE BELOW:
FM-Platform-rear drive:
That platform is called ``FM'' for the ``front midship'' engine
placement. ...............The wheels are at the corners, for a longer
wheelbase and wider track, benefiting handling, and increased
interior space.
FF-L Front drive platform:
The 2004 Maxima uses Nissan's front-wheel-drive FF-L platform, shared by .................
and is built for the first time outside of Japan on the same line as Altima at Nissan's Smyrna, TN, plant.
Not saying TN plant is bad,
but 2 diff. platforms that come out of 2 diff. plants.
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