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Dec 9, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by N50

I'm pretty sure that Lexus' F vehicles will impress some M and AMG folk. This includes the supposed LF-A that will come out in the next couple of years. I can see many a comparison test coming between the LF-A and GT-R. I love the fact that I'm a consumer in the middle of stiff competition.

I believe that the new G coupe will come in two trims. The fact that Infiniti has dropped "35" from their G moniker makes me believe that there is more than one trim being developed for this new G coupe. The first trim will be the standard VQ with between 306-330 hp. The second will have a V8 to compete with the M3, RS4, and IS-F. This V8 will then make it into the G sedan, eventually. Considering that Infiniti is following the BMW model so far, I wouldn't be surprised that a new performance line will grow out creating a high performance models of their strongest selling vehicle.

I agree with what you are saying here about the Lexus potential and a GTR comparison.

The availability of a vastly different powertrain (V8) obviously is being done within the M and the FX lineup now. So it's possible that could happen if the platform of the new Coupe can accomodate it. Somehow though I sense a reluctance to get into a real HP war given the exact matching of the IS with the new sedan. I hope I'm wrong. A new performance line would be a progressive move to strengthen the Infiniti image and cachet, and likely stimulate more interest in the brand.

Dec 9, 2006 | 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Ryte

I also think that Nissan should bring the GT-R here as an Infiniti. Heck, the SKYLINE and FUGA are Infinitis so why NOT the GT-R?

skyline is not an Infiniti, its a Nissan. same reason s2k is a honda and not an acura

Dec 9, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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Lexus isn't exactly known for its superb chassis and driving dynamics. No doubt Lexus can make a fast car, but that doesn't mean much if it handles like a marshmellow.

This is true. Lexus could stiffen/liven up its chassis for the performance models. Lexus knows what performance buyers, especially M buyers, are looking for in a good "sports" sedan/coupe and it wouldn't surprise me if Lexus wants a piece of that pie. Now, Lexus could go the AMG route...stuff large displacement engines that have no business being regular Lexus models. The MB SLK55 AMG is a good example. A 5.5L V8 in a car the size of a 1/24th diecast model. Mercedes AMG models, we know, are not the sharpest of handlers which is somewhat similar to the lack of handling refinement in Lexus'. All speculation...none if which I have any inkling of being true. It is very interesting though.

Dec 12, 2006 | 12:36 AM

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Well I have heard well informed rumors of a 08/09 FX 50R, so I would think the R treatment might be the same as the BMW M treatment, and Infiniti will decimate Lexus in a performance battle any day of the week.

Dec 12, 2006 | 01:05 AM

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Infiniti will eventually join the "sport line" game since everyone is doing it. Kind of like when pokemon cards was cool, so everyone played with them

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:08 AM

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Infiniti will eventually join the "sport line" game since everyone is doing it. Kind of like when pokemon cards was cool, so everyone played with them

So since everyone played with Pokemon cards, does that mean you did too??

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:09 AM

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I can't imagine them squeezing a V8 into the G35 Sedan. They can't find room for a glove box now or more than a 5"x5" compartment in the center console.

Seriously. Find room for a a glove compartment! Drop the back AC vents in the rear of the center console and give us more than a 5" x 5" storage compartment.

Next, flair the fenders out (M series type flare) on the Sedan to free up some space in the trunk and some inches under the hood for a larger engine/turbo's.