i dunno, BMW has been adding and removing from their numbering system for some time. Although, admittedly, on a much more infrequent basis. ex: 318, 325, 328, 330, 335... no to mention the i, the is, the xi, etc. And that's just the 3 series. Also note mercedes' number system, and a number of other companies.

The only detriment I see is if they drop the "G" and the "M" and start going back and forth from names and letters and numbers frequently like lincoln and pontiac.

 

That is why they advertise the new sedan as just the G-Sedan, and the '08 coupe will just be G-Coupe, they are dropping the numbers all together.

 

must be a positive review of the 335.

I used to drive an e36 M3, so I know where you're coming from.

 

To be really competitive the "G" coupe is going to have to be in the 4's....not
5's...... I hope these guys suprise everyone and get it to at least 4.8 to 4.5....

(Make the car lighter....and stronger...)

It will drive the Car magazines crazy...and all the folks that have calling for a
truly supercar performance Infiniti will just be in Car Heaven.....

 

The new G will NOT be lighter unless they use more expensive materials, which, the cost would then get passed on to us. The G would then be in the 38-45k range and that wouldn't make much sense, yet. I do believe that a G coupe that hits 5 seconds flat is not out of the question. Do expect weight to be around 3,500 pounds. At least I'd be shocked if it less.

 

I thought you were staying out of any more speculation.

 

Apparently, I lied.

 

The 335i weighs 3,600lbs., so I fail to see why 3,500lbs. from a bigger car is an issue.

 

LOL, enjoy all the friendly banter and speculation. I know I do.

 

I've confirmed that the 08 G will have 3.7 liter engine and will produce ABOUT 330hp. This info is from my very good friend that actually SAW the car in Japan.

If you wanna believe it, fine. I you don't want to believe it, that's fine too. Just sharing what I talked with my friend last week.

 

Like I said, I'll wait until April but I hope your friend is dead on accurate, Armani350GT!

 

He also told me that the prduction car he saw was very similar to the one at the show last year, but no 20 inch rims. He said it was 19 in. instead. Interior is totally different though.

Also, GTR will be released from Nissan channel and will be priced in Japan for 660,000 Yen, which is couple grand below 60K. He was not sure about the pricing in the states though.

 

that's very good news. the 330 horsepwer should keep the car on par with the 335ci or better

 

[QUOTE=G THANG] I was hoping they would keep the wheels.