Infinity`s new IPL G37!

[RuD-bOi]

Im not sure if this has already been recognized but waaaaw! Infinity has came out with their performance brand called IPL (Infinity performance line). Adds an extra 18hp pushing out 248hp for the G, re tuned suspention etc. Basically what Nissan did with the Nismo 370Z. Its gorgeous, and offers a really nice red leather interior. Check it out . http://www.infiniti.ca/en/ipl/

[Dittoz7]

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[Repo Man]

You know Infiniti is spelled with an "I", right? And that G horsepower rating is incorrect. C'Mon man!

[dasoupdude]

Oh lawdd

[RuD-bOi]

You know Infiniti is spelled with an "I", right? And that G horsepower rating is incorrect. C'Mon man!

Am I missing something here... I did spell infinity with and I lol.....

[RuD-bOi]

ohhhh now I see lol. INFINITI HAHAH OOOPPSS.. jeeze shoot me i guess

[numbnuts240]

shoot me i guess

if you insist

[Mooniac]

Okay I can understand how some would say the IPL is expensive. I disagree-- it's "more expensive than" a less equipped G37. But for the real enthusiasts/analysts the entire allure to the Nissan line of motor-sports is in the drivability of the vehicle while not having to encounter the almost predictable shock of replacing a Bosch this or that with it's concomitant shocking price. I could have purchased the M, the E63 or a patriotic emblem of which you and I are still shareholders. I've owned 3 MB's (560 SEC was the best), 1 Beemer 320i with a Cartech H2O intercooled adjustable turbo fed into 44mm Mikuni's--fast for 1.5 yrs. then spoons in a blender! But I've built three highly modified Datsun 510's one 1971 and two 1972's ( one of my favorites being a '72 coupe with ceramic coated headers on a port and polished L20B, ZX 5- speed-- shortened and dynamically balanced ZX drive shaft and a pair of ZX vented front discs and calipers--reengineered front strut cartridge). The L20B, for those of you still awake, was an innovation-- it was a factory engine that was fully counterbalanced out of the box. My very favorite was a '72 240Z ground up "one off." Aside from a complete ground up restoration, I upgraded to a '78 280 block and head that I ported, polished, blueprinted an balanced bored out .040" over with new pistons then matched it with a Nissan Motorsports ( b/4 "Nismo") 5 speed that would pull a mature Oak tree off it 's roots.
I've spent stupid money on mods and I know a deal when I see one, while the IPL is no bargain, it's not a bad price compared to what I'd spend on the upgrades. I bought one last Saturday.

[LongBeachCoupe]

LOL Welcome!

A G37 IPL Owner!

[sbird1]

Pics of the 510's!!!

[dasoupdude]

The L20B, for those of you still awake, was an innovation--

[gwoods]

348 HP vs 330? who cares. If Infiniti had given the IPL 400 hp vs 330 hp now we are talking about something speacial here.

Lexus did it with the ISF vs the IS350 Infiniti had to do something but they missed the mark. I think it was purposeful, the GTR already kills the ISF. The 350 hp V6 from the 370Z could make 400 hp if Infiniti wanted it too but they have to protect the GTR too. Its similar to the Camaro vs the Vette right?

IMO a better move would have been an Infiniti badged GTR with more luxury.

The IPL does offer some nice nice styling and chassis changes vs the standard G37 and the price is right. Not enough different to get more of my money though.

[krash]

I think of the IPL G as the Nismo Z.

[Mooniac]

348 HP vs 330? who cares. If Infiniti had given the IPL 400 hp vs 330 hp now we are talking about something speacial here.

Lexus did it with the ISF vs the IS350 Infiniti had to do something but they missed the mark. I think it was purposeful, the GTR already kills the ISF. The 350 hp V6 from the 370Z could make 400 hp if Infiniti wanted it too but they have to protect the GTR too. Its similar to the Camaro vs the Vette right?

IMO a better move would have been an Infiniti badged GTR with more luxury.

The IPL does offer some nice nice styling and chassis changes vs the standard G37 and the price is right. Not enough different to get more of my money though.

The ISF is at a different price point. As a matter of fact, so is the tire budget--re: the warning label on the new cars sitting on the lot 'these expensive low-profile tires will last approx. 6k-7k miles.)
Anyways, every time a car jumps the next 10K it loses some buyers and exposes a predictable comparison with everything in its purported new class. It wouldn't be much of a surprise to see a direct luxury transition of the GTR in the 90K plus range for Infiniti (they might even call it an "Essence"... which would justify the leap in price) depending on demographics and its impact on predicted volume of production and profitability. Considering what the OPEC oil crisis did to the "muscle cars" of the early 70's (not so coincidentally, the rise of the Japanese sports cars), and today's gas prices, that market is getting modified as we speak and what I'll call "super-hybrids" are emerging to displace our perception of the low performance compromises of the past to what is no less than the awe-inspiring acceleration of vehicles such as the M37h going for approx. 68K. (at ~35 MPG, you have to see a flat + $1.00 bump in present gas prices over 30K miles to break even on a fully loaded "normal" G37) The dealer I bought the IPL from isn't even selling the one in the showroom because they only have one and it will not be reduced in priced when the time comes.
Nonetheless, the IPL has all the options of a very good luxury performance car based upon a race-proven legacy. My reasons for buying it fully loaded are not for the "IPL" logo nor the 18 more ponies that only make themselves known while pushing the car to the point where I make myself known (In fact, I'm thinking about gently lifting the "IPL" off the paint if I can do so without doing any harm.) I think the luxury loaded options are great. The free flow exhaust is a perfect start to putting a TT in it when I decide to void my warranty and spend 10k getting into the ISF, Z06, SS, M, AMG power-band for much less.(I left the GTR out because it's and all-wheel drive supercar). On the other hand, if I want to go 200+ MPH I can jump in the Ovation and do it in "plane sight" of any cop without having to worry about my insurance or those stupid coma-inducing driver's-ed classes.


...alas, the 510 and the pics were before the digital age and a marriage and a half ago.

[Pento240sx]

Oh Welcomez. I love the way you explain things. Is it the auto or the 6-speed?

[Mooniac]

Malbec/Red 7spd auto...everything else is standard...except the illuminated kick plates and the clear bra. Who can resist a clear bra?...prevents rock chips and bug stains...

[Razi]

Clear bras are awesome!

[gwoods]

Clear bras are awesome!

wearing one right now

[Mooniac]

Okay, here's the quick report on the IPL after 4 days: it's faster than I need but a whole lot of fun to drive. It's a point and shoot slot car that is completely disciplined and loaded with amenities. I don't think it needs a twin turbo nor a V8 for 50 more ponies. When you disengage the traction control, the low gears have enough torque to get tire slip and the reprogramed chip never let's the torque curve cause you to lunge between shifts. All in all, the total picture is exactly that: a well balanced mix of sport (not race) car with the emphasis on the aspects that make this machine fun to sit in even when just sitting. But, I was curious enough to let a fellow attorney buddy of mine take it for a spin whose hobby is open wheel racing. He ran it pretty hard and smiled the whole way through. After getting out, he turned back and said "that thing's for real."
It's real enough for me.

[Mooniac]

I just raced my flight instructor with his '06 Chevy Shortbed 327 V8, K&N headers and true duals. We took off from about a 5 mph roll and he said he floored it. He also said all he saw was my tail lights get closer to each other...I'm thinking the only thing Infiniti left off is 3d Gen Stillen intake...hmm.