Looks good, looks somewhat like the Nissan Fuga or whatever it was called that was at all the auto shows.
Apparently, Infiniti is doing the running-theme idea with having roughly the same tails on all models now... but it looks good.
M45
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32-valve 4.5-liter DOHC V8 producing 340 horsepower
Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, titanium valves, continuously variable valve timing, variable length induction system
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode
Enhanced, “next generation” FM (Front Mid-ship) platform [/quote]http://www.nissannews.com/infi...shtml
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Q45
Quote »ENGINE Type VK45DE DOHC 32-valve Orientation Longitudinal Cylinders / configuration V8 with molybdenum coated pistons Block / head composition Aluminum-alloy / aluminum-alloy Displacement 4.5 liters Horsepower 340 hp @ 6,400 rpm Torque 333 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm Bore x stroke (mm) 93.0 x 82.7 Compression ratio (:1) 10.5 Induction system Variable induction intake manifold: 2-position variable intake runner lengths with Infiniti Torque Demand and sequential multi-point fuel injection Valvetrain DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, titanium valves with continuous variable valve timing control Recommended fuel Premium unleaded Emissions system Closed loop feedback system with 3-way catalyst Exhaust Electronic dual-mode muffler, single exhaust with dual chrome tips Maximum engine speed 6,700 rpm [/quote]
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I think that the new M looks like a bigger G35 sedan. I think I said the same thing when the Fuga pictures were released. I love the front of the car (new M), the headlights look great, the wheels look really nice and I love the exhaust pipes in the back. I'm not sure if I like the taillights though, they seem a little large.
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Checkered-Member wrote:hmmm...is it me or the M45 looks allot like a Benz
Actually my first thought was that it looked a lot like a BMW 5 series.
I really like the looks of that M45 except for the tail lights but I'm still not crazy on the looks of the Q.
Also I'm still not a fan of the radio/climate/navigation controls and I know a lot of writers tend to complain about them too.
Alright, now I am an M fan. I have never liked the styling of the current M, and the G, while great looking, it is too small for my needs. Can't wait to see the new M in person. I am nearly ready to step over the 300 HP line! Seems like all of the new cars and trucks have over 300 HP these days. Heck the Nissan Titan runs better quarter miles and 0-60 times. I remember when the Q was new and people shuttered at 278HP. No big deal any more. Ahh! Never enough power!!!!
I realy like this new M. Oh yes! It will be mine. Now if I can only get my wife to agree to have us spend $45,000 on a car. If I could add somthing to this car, I would add F1 paddles to the steering wheel to shift gears, ala BMW's SMG. My wife's BMW 330i has a Steptronic with no paddles and I never use the Manual mode, and I like to drive stick. If I had them on the steering wheel, I would use it more often. Keep your hands where you need them most on the twistys, on the steering wheel. I will be at the NYIAS tonight, so I will see the M first hand.
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Didn't I tell you a month or two back it would grow on you:pface ?I like the tailights on the Fuga better. As rydwhite says they are a little large. Other than that it is hot. Hey guys trust me next time!:DAZhitman wrote:WOW!
That does NOT look like the same car that was posted back in September!
MUCH nicer. I actually kinda like that - The longer I look at it, the nicer it gets...
I like the styling tricks the new Q used to reduce visual height and create a sense of sleekness.
A chrome strip on the rear bumper, like on the S-class, seems to help a bit -- The 02-04 Q's butt looks excessively tall despite being a typical size for its class. The new tail lamp design also helps to reduce visual height, making the trunklid look just a hair shorter.
The dominant grille is a plus for me as well. I've been looking at this thread a lot in the past few days, and I wasnt impressed at first. But the latest updates to the Q seem to do the trick.
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A chrome strip on the rear bumper, like on the S-class, seems to help a bit -- The 02-04 Q's butt looks excessively tall despite being a typical size for its class. The new tail lamp design also helps to reduce visual height, making the trunklid look just a hair shorter.
The dominant grille is a plus for me as well. I've been looking at this thread a lot in the past few days, and I wasnt impressed at first. But the latest updates to the Q seem to do the trick.
-Jesda
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I like the new M too bad my budget can't fit the bill. The dual exhaust does help the appearance. Which is very important since the back is the only part of an Infiniti most people see. That is, when in motion. I believe with Infiniti’s styling would be BMW buyers that don’t like the new 3’s, 5’s, & 7’s will be looking at the G’s, M’s, & Q’s. I wish my G sedan had dual exhaust like the coupe. Kev...
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