Does the M35/45 use the same frame as the Maxima?

Post by **maqueswell** » Mon May 18, 2009 4:39 am

Anyone,

A co-worker is trying to tell me that the 2009 Maxima is built on the same frame as the M35/45 (2006-).

I thought the Maxima was built on the same frame as the G35. Can anybody prove me right/wrong?

ThanksMad Max

Post by **maxnix** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:59 am

FWD vs. RWD should make it pretty obvious.

Post by **szh** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:03 am

maqueswell wrote:A co-worker is trying to tell me that the 2009 Maxima is built on the same frame as the M35/45 (2006-).

I thought the Maxima was built on the same frame as the G35. Can anybody prove me right/wrong?

Yup, the FWD and RWD difference is the simple fact that illustrates the correct answer.

Summary: You are correct. Your co-worker is not.

Z

Post by **marlin29311** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:15 am

maqueswell wrote:Anyone,

A co-worker is trying to tell me that the 2009 Maxima is built on the same frame as the M35/45 (2006-).

I thought the Maxima was built on the same frame as the G35. Can anybody prove me right/wrong?

ThanksMad Max

Nope. There are more comparison's between the Z platform and the M platform than there are for the Maxima/M. All the cars on the Infiniti line are RWD and based on the FM platform - the 2009 Maxima is based on the D platform....

Post by **maqueswell** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:27 am

To All,

I should've worded that differently. I know that the Maximas are FWD. I was wondering if the Maxima and M series share the same chassis.

Post by **szh** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:30 am

maqueswell wrote:I should've worded that differently. I know that the Maximas are FWD. I was wondering if the Maxima and M series share the same chassis.

Same answer: nope!

Z

Post by **maxnix** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:58 am

maqueswell wrote:I should've worded that differently. I know that the Maximas are FWD. I was wondering if the Maxima and M series share the same chassis.

It's not the wording, it's the understanding of the intrinsic differences between the platforms dedicated to FWD and RWD. In most FWD (later Audi models excepted), the engine is placed sideways for space saving reasons. Can't recall a sideways placement for rear wheel drive except for certain mid engine designs like the NSX and Miura.

Post by **M35 Sport** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:02 am

"The Infiniti M uses a much more rigid version of the G35/350Z/FX Nissan FM platform"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_M

Post by **maqueswell** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:12 am

To all,

Thanks for all of the replies and answers!

Have a great day!

Mad Max

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