what is the difference between an q45 and a q45t

[harv3317]

hi, i've been looking at 1997-2001 q45's. i like the touring models, but don't know the differences between the straight q45 and the q45T. can someone please enlighten me. thanks.

[bone_stock_240]

The Q45 was moved off the Nissan President platform to the new lower-end Nissan Cima platform in 1997. This Q45 had a more conventional appearance and a smaller 4.1 L VH41DE engine that produced 266 hp (199 kW) and acceleration figures of 0-60 in 7.7 seconds (compared to 6.3 seconds for the 1998 Lexus LS). From this model, both the Q45 and the Cima were merged together. The all-multilink suspension was changed to struts at the front end, and was further tuned for comfort. The steering slowed down even more to an 18.5:1 ratio. None of this did much to help the car's sales; Q45 sales in the North American market remained much lower than sales of its primary competitor, the Lexus LS. Traction control and a VLSD were standard.

The 2000 Q45 Anniversary Edition was the highest trim level available for the second-generation Q45. This trim level was standard on the 2001 models. The Q45t was the most expensive vehicle in the Infiniti (excluding the AE for 2000) lineup and offered enhanced performance, a rear spoiler, heated seats, dynamically adjusted shock absorbers and other luxurious features not available in a standard Q45.

The car's appearance was slightly altered for 1999. For this year, HID headlights were added and the analog clock returned. Minor styling changes were made to the front and rear fascias. 17" wheels and an electronic adjustable suspension became standard on the Q45t. Numerous safety improvements in 1998 model were augmented in the 1999 and 2000 models.

Standard features for the second-generation Q45 included a leather interior with exotic woodgrain trim, but no dual climate control, a Bose audio system with eight speakers with an in-dash single disc CD player, auto dimming rear view mirror, automatic light on and delay off timer, and steering wheel-mounted cruise control and head unit control. Also standard was a memorized adjustment system for the driver's seat and steering wheel. An electronic sunroof and heated seats were available as options.

Hope that answers your question

[maxnix]

One thing Wiki dumb oss doesn't mention is the ae trim is standard on the 2001.
Modified by maxnix at 4:33 PM 5/22/2007

[bone_stock_240]

????? translation please. Isn't it a little too early to be drinking heavily?

[maxnix]

The ae interior trim with the real maple was the standard trim on all 2001 FGY33, so what was special for 2000 was standard for 2001.

The later q45t offered no increase in performance over any other FGY33 other than the electronically adjustable shock valves.

[bone_stock_240]

Oh ok. Yeah, the wikipedia article was kind of vague, since it just said "and other luxurious features". Just figured it would be a good starting tidbit of information before the real Q experts chimed in. I just saw a q45 tonight. They are pretty rare in Canada.