Infiniti G35 Sedan

The 2005 G35 sedan continues with a number of significant enhancements for the new model year, including a restyled exterior, upgraded interior and additional horsepower.

The exterior features include a new hood and trunk, new front and rear bumpers, body-colored side sills, revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights. The changes to the interior include a new, even higher quality look and feel with the use of real aluminum trim and new available Rosewood trim, along with a redesigned instrument panel and console area.

The G35 sedan’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine now offers 280 hp and 270 ft-lb of torque, increases of 20 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque for automatic transmission equipped models. The G35 6MT model with close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission receives 38 additional horsepower to 298 hp.

Other changes include the addition of larger brake rotors and a revised Sport-Tuned Suspension Package (which now includes 18-inch wheels and tires and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential) and the addition of mp3 playback capability to the already standard 6-disc CD changer, manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel (with available power function) and available Infiniti Intelligent Key system.

Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Sedan include:

· Revised exterior, designed to convey sporty character and match vehicle’s dynamic performance
· New hood, trunk, front and rear bumpers, side sills
· Revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights
· New exterior colors – Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand
· Additional 20 horsepower (5AT), additional 38 horsepower (6MT)
· 18-inch wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package
· Larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
· Available Intelligent Key system
· New, high quality interior look and feel with refined materials and textures, including real aluminum and available straight-grained Rosewood trim
· Redesigned instrument panel and console


Infiniti G35 Coupe

Infiniti G35 coupe expands its performance capabilities for the 2005 model year with the addition of Sport-Tuned Suspension Package featuring 19-inch wheels and tires, drilled aluminum pedals and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD). The G35 Coupe 6MT model with 6-speed manual transmission receives 18 additional horsepower, increasing power output to 298.

The 2005 G35 coupe’s interior has also been refined with a new instrument panel and console area and use of new materials and textures, including the addition of real aluminum trim on the center console, door grips and dash, and mp3 playback capability added to the standard 6-disc CD changer. Ultra-soft leather-appointed seats are now standard on all models. Other changes for 2005 include the addition of three new exterior colors and two new interior colors.

Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Coupe include:

· Additional 18 horsepower (298 hp) for G35 Coupe 6MT model
· Standard Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package and G35 Coupe 6MT models
· Available 19-inch polished aluminum-alloy wheels and 19-inch performance tires
· Redesigned instrument panel and console with use of real aluminum trim
· Two new available interior colors: Wheat (beige) and Stone (gray)
· Available drilled, aluminum pedals
· Power recline added to front seats
· Three new available exterior colors: Serengeti Sand, Lakeshore Slate and Athens Blue

 

Wow, 298hp for the 6MT models is incredible. I knew that Nissan/Infiniti was holding back with the VQ-series. I'm sure there's even more power waiting to be untapped. This certainly puts a damper on the TL as well as the B7 A4 and new BMW 330i, both to enter production next fall with 255hp and 258hp, respectively. I'm curious to see how much the 0-60 and 1/4mi times will improve with all these enhancements.

 

don't worry, there will be a tl type-s w/ the 3.5L v6 from the rl plus sh-awd
hahaha, i wish. :happysad:

 

I was about to consider the 330i in 1 year, but now this will put the 6MT G35 sedan on top of my list again. 298HP/288ft-lb of tQ is almost 300/290. I bet the just make it 298/288 for insurance reason.

 

Well BMW is rumoured to be coming out with a turbocharged 330ti(?) that will bridge the gap between the 330i and the next M3. Its supposed to have somewhere in the neighborhood of 320hp or so. Of course its going to be $40k to start with easily...

It will be interesting to see what Lexus will do with the next IS300. Its going to have to come at least at what Audi and BMW have. And I wouldn't be surprised if Honda gave the TL a bump in 06.

 

270HP is more than enough for the TL being FWD, thanks :ugh:
Torque steer is REALLY prevelant in the 6-speed models, a little less so in the autos.

I imagine the 350Z will get the 298HP as well.

 

Actually, the 2005 350Z has no power change. I have no idea why though. The G35 sedan should be decently faster than the 04 G35c, since it's lighter and more power. Should be interesting if the G35x 6MT has 298HP too.

 

Unfortunatly, they don't have the all wheel drive with a manual. That would be though.

 

I don't know if I should be happy about this news. Now my G sedan is the weakest in the whole G family.

2003-04 G35 sedan 5AT: 260hp
2004-05 G35 coupe 5AT: 280hp
2005 G35 sedan 5AT: 280hp
2005 G35 sedan 6MT: 298hp
2005 G35 coupe 6MT: 298hp

From this list I would say the fastest is the 05 manual sedan, which should be lighter than 05 manual coupe with the same engine output.

 

that's a no go on the turbo 3.0L engine from bmw.