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2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe Preview

Deliver Enhanced Performance and Refined Interiors

Like anyone else, Ive got a few favorite cars that I would buy if money was no object. But unlike the BMW M5, Porsche 911 GT3 and Ferrari Scaglietti, Infinitis G35 Coupe doesnt require a large six-figure income to purchase.

But as good as it is, its not perfect. Compared to a BMW 3-Series coupe, for instance, the G35 Coupes interior tactile quality is not quite up to scratch. This is not news to the folks at Infiniti of course, reason enough for the Japanese brand to up its game in this regard. Along with the upgraded materials the brand will update the overall design of the instrument cluster, center stack

The Infiniti G35 Coupe is one car on my favorites list that doesnt require a large six-figure income to purchase. (Photo: Infiniti)

and lower console.

The most noticeable change is the redesigned clock and ancillary digital readout atop the dash, laid out as a cleaner, more efficient package. Infinitis classic analog clock is still oval-shaped, contributing to the cars upscale appearance.

Just below the dash is a revised center stack, still featuring some similar shapes but changed enough to give it an entirely new look. It features

Infiniti plans to silence critics who spoke poorly of the current G35s interior, with a greatly improved cabin for 2005. (Photo: Infiniti)

authentic aluminum surfacing almost the entire area. The stack integrates a new audio interface, and a redesigned ashtray with a repositioned rectangular hazard button (the current one is circular) beside the new automatic transmission surround. Like the hazard button the shifter surround goes from round to rectangular. No photo of the 6-speed manual equipped G35 was available for comment.

Also, optional drilled aluminum foot pedals with circular rubber pads can be ordered to replace the full-rubber pads of the current car, plus primary instruments have been given a subtle restyle. Other than

An additional 15-plus horsepower comes as part of the optional 6-speed manual equipped Sport model package. (Photo: Infiniti)

that, and those things previously mentioned, the general layout of the dash and instrument cluster looks much the same, with the exception of a thin horizontal strip of aluminum that splits the upper and lower dash as it spans the width of the vehicle.

Exciting news for enthusiasts will be the coupes performance upgrades, especially if trimmed out in optional Sport model mode. While available in both 5-speed automatic and manual guises, if the close-ratio 6-speed manual is ordered an additional 15-plus horsepower comes as part of the package, which should boost output to approximately 295 horsepower from its standard 280. Infiniti will release final performance figures before the car is available for sale.

Infiniti also reports that the shifting mechanism within its 6-speed manual

Nineteen-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels will be available in the optional Sport trim. (Photo: Infiniti)

has been improved "to provide a lower shifting effort."

The coupe gets 18-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in 235/45R18 tires when the sport-tuned suspension package is ordered, and 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels in optional Sport trim. The Sport package also adds Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (V-LSD), and drilled aluminum pedals.

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