M35/M45 Basic Specifications

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The posts in this thread are the basic technical specifications and other information of the various M models.
This includes the 1st generation (2003-2004), 2nd generation (2006-2010).

Remember to click the pictures to see larger images.
The following information presented was collected and gathered from public web sites, as well as various Nissan and Infiniti User Guides, Owner's Manuals and Service Manuals (which are copyrighted by their respective owners).




Capacities:



Engine Specs:



Exterior/Interior Bulb Size and Wattage:



Wheels/Tires and Dimensions:


OEM Tires

1. Bridgestone Turanza ER33. 235/45-18 94W. Grand Touring Summer.
2. Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. 235/45-18 94V. Grand Touring All Season.

Capacities:



Engine Specs:

M35 - VQ35DE


M45 - VK45DE



Exterior/Interior Bulb Size and Wattage:



Wheels/Tires and Dimensions:


OEM Tires

1. Goodyear Eagle RS-A. 245/45-18 96V. High Performance All-Season.
2. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. 245/40-19 94W. Max Performance Summer.

Capacities:




Engine Specs:

M37 - VQ37VHD


M56 - VK56VD



Exterior/Interior Bulb Size and Wattage:


Wheels/Tires and Dimensions:


OEM Tires

1. 245/50R18 V-rated all-season performance tires
2. 245/40R20 W-rated summer performance tires

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Exterior Colors:

• Ivory Pearl
• Brilliant Silver
• Golden Sand
• Black Obsidian
• Diamond Graphite
• Garnet Fire
• Emerald Mist

Interior Colors:

• Graphite Leather
• Willow Leather

Interior Trim:

• Smoke Bird's-Eye Maple
• Natural Bird's-Eye Maple (with Natural Maple Shift Knob)

Color Combinations:

All exterior colors were available with interior color combinations.





Exterior Colors:

• Umbria Grey
• Serengeti Sand
• Black Obsidian
• Liquid Platinum
• Crimson Roulette
• Ivory Pearl
• Diamond Graphite
• Twilight Blue

Interior Colors:

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Bourbon Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Color Combinations:

Umbria Grey

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Bourbon Leather/RosewoodGraphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Serengeti Sand

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Black Obsidian

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Bourbon Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Liquid Platinum

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Bourbon Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Crimson Roulette

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Ivory Pearl

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Diamond Graphite

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Bourbon Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Twilight Blue

• Wheat Leather/Rosewood (N/A Sport Model)
• Graphite Leather/Rosewood
• Graphite Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)
• Stone Leather/Aluminum (Sport only)

Exterior Colors:

• Malbec Black
• Liquid Platinum
• Platinum Graphite
• Blue Slate
• Storm Front Grey
• Black Obsidian
• Moonlight White
• Harbour Blue.

Interior Colors:

• Graphite Leather Interior
• Java Leather Interior
• Stone Leather Interior
• Wheat Leather Interior

Color Combinations:

All exterior colors are available with interior color combinations.

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This post contains the wheel alignment specs for the various M models.

Also note that the 2006 M35 AWD model has different alignment specifications than the non-AWD M35 and M45.

Of course, remember to set wheel alignment with a full tank of gas, and items like spare tire, tools, etc. are all in their correct places in the trunk. No other unladen weight either - i.e., remove all the other "stuff" from the inside and the trunk!

Note that our resident Infiniti expert, Q45tech, also says the following (quote mildly edited):

YOU OR YOUR WEIGHT MUST BE IN DRIVERS SEAT! Otherwise the alignment will be off when you get in the car! Assuming you drive alone. If you always have a passenger, the same loading situation must be maintained during alignment proceedure ... assuming you care about perfection.

Your weight [150 -300 pounds] in the seat will lower the drivers side by 0.2-0.4" which will change the drivers side camber by 0.16-0.32 degrees.

Of course, the above applies to the alignment, not the wheel arch height data!

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This post contains information on the transmission and gear ratios of the various M models.

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This post contains information on the final drive ratios and related information on the various M models.



Rear Final Drive:





Front Final Drive:


Rear Final Drive:





Front Final Drive:


Rear Final Drive:

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1. The OEM 2006 M35/45 wheels have a very high offset and cannot be used on other Infiniti models (using spacers is not recommended!)
2. The OEM 2003/2004 M45 wheels can be used on other Infiniti models since the offset is compatible with many of them.
3. The NISSAN Matic J Automatic Transmission Fluid (now NISSAN Matic-S Automatic Transmission Fluid) is required for the Infiniti transmission warranty to remain in force. Do not substitute any other ATF.