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Model Line Overview
Model lineup: Infiniti M35 ($43,050); M35x AWD ($44,800); M45 ($49,350); M45x AWD ($51,850)
Engines: 275-hp 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6; 325-hp 4.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags for torso protection for front-seat occupants, front and rear head-protection airbags; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) electronic stability control; traction control; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist; tire pressure monitor; adaptive headlamps
Safety equipment (optional): Lane Departure Prevention system; pre-crash seatbelts; preview braking; RearView monitor camera
Basic warranty: 4 years/60,000 miles
Assembled in: Tochigi, Japan
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP): Infiniti M35 ($43,050)
Standard equipment: leather seating, automatic dual-zone climate control with outside temperature display and air filtration, power sunroof, Intelligent Key with push button ignition and remote keyless entry, heated and ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, 160-watt six-speaker AM/FM stereo with six-CD changer, power windows with express up/down, Infiniti Voice Recognition, Bluetooth technology, 7-inch LCD information display, auto-leveling xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, dual power heated mirrors with memory and automatic reverse tilt.
Options as tested (MSRP): Sport Package ($1,650) includes unique exterior styling, handling-tuned suspension, rear active steering,19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires, leather sport seats, leather sport steering wheel and shift knob, and aluminum interior trim; Technology Package ($3,350) includes Bose premium 2-channel 8-speaker audio, iPod interface, Music Box hard drive, RearView Monitor, and DVD-based navigation; Rosewood interior trim ($600)
Destination charge: ($715)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $49,365
Layout: rear-wheel drive
Engine: 3.5-liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 275 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 268 @ 4800
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 16/23 mpg
Wheelbase: 114.2 in.
Length/width/height: 192.6/70.8/59.5 in.
Track, f/r: 60.2/60.8 in.
Turning circle: 36.7 ft.
Seating capacity: 5
Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.6/55.1/44.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.8/53.9/37.3 in.
Cargo volume: 14.9 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: N/A
Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Suspension, r: independent, multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Ground clearance: 5.3 in.
Curb weight: 3876 lbs.
Tires: 245/40WR19 summer high-performance
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist
Fuel capacity: 20.0 gal.
NCTD: 2008 Infiniti M by "New Car Test Drive"
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