Monday, July 20, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The 740i Sedan
The all-new BMW 7 Series reaches new altitudes in technology, comfort, and performance while integrating them seamlessly into a luxury experience for both drivers and passengers. With more innovations than any other car in its class and a wealth of athleticism, the 7 Series effortlessly takes the pole position for the future of luxury travel.
A NEW ERA OF THE LUXURY SEDAN.
While sheer size gives the 7 Series the appearance of a straight-line power-hungry beast, radical engineering provides this luxury sedan with a level of overall performance that puts most coupes to shame. Its revolutionary lightweight Carbon Core creates a lower center of gravity to improve agility, while a 445-hp V8 TwinPower Turbo engine powers this beast to a not so subtle class-leading 0-60 time of only 4.3 secondsALL CONTROL AT ALL TIMES.
Never-before-seen features in the 7 Series give you the opportunity to orchestrate them in completely new ways. Whether navigating the iDrive 5.0 system with the first-ever Gesture Control system or toggling entertainment functions with simple touches of your finger on the exclusive Touch Command tablet, every time you step foot in the 7 Series you'll find yourself at the center of command within the center of your own luxurious universe.
GIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT SOME COMPETITION.
The Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package presents the most compelling case ever for passing on the driver's seat in a BMW. Its expansive legroom and massaging seat functions are only the beginning of an endless list of revolutionary entertainment and comfort-based features for you to indulge in. No matter if you sit behind the wheel or behind the driver, your experience in the 7 Series will be unforgettable
POWERFUL ENGINES
THE HEART OF EVERY 7 SERIES
Advanced innovations
like Valvetronic technology help this unique 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder
engine enhance performance and efficiency. Proof of its power is in the
numbers: 320 hp, a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds, redlining at an amazing
6000 rpm, and peak torque of 330 lb-ft that kicks in at 1300 rpm and
continues to push you back in your seat all the way to 4500 rpm.
Available in:
740i Sedan
AN INTELLIGENT CHASSIS
ADVANCED BMW ENGINEERING AT WORK
Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview provides a new dimension of superior driving dynamics. A frontal camera previews the road ahead to actively and intelligently adjust damper settings while working together with Active Roll Stabilization technology, minimizing body roll and creating the perfect balance of comfort and dynamics| Performance and efficiency | |
| 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve 320-hp engine. Combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection | Electronic throttle control |
| Auto Start-Stop function | Air Curtains and Air Breather system |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) | Active kidney grille |
| Brake Energy Regeneration | Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, ADAPTIVE, COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes |
| 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Launch Control | |
| Handling, ride and braking | |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), brake-pad wear indicators and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
| Dynamic Damper Control | Double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension |
| Integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension | Aluminum front and rear subframes |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | Carbon Core construction (includes carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, aluminum, steel and magnesium body structure components) |
| Servotronic power-steering assist | Electronic limited-slip differential |
| 2-axle self-leveling air suspension | Electromechanical parking brake |
| Exterior | |
| V Spoke light alloy wheels (Style 642), 18 x 8.0; and 245/50 run-flat1 all-season tires2 | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Automatic high beams | LED fog lights |
| Power-folding, heated side mirrors | Chrome accent finishes (front air intakes, rocker panel strips, rear trunk strip) |
| Non-metallic or Metallic paint | |
| Interior seating and trim | |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat with 4-way lumbar support, and memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors | Through-loading system |
| Dakota Leather upholstery | High-gloss Fineline Wood trim |
| Black panel center console with brushed aluminum controls and touch-sensitive controls | 3-stage heated front seats |
| Floormats | |
| Audio system | |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player with Radio Data System (RDS) | Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System with equalizer and powerful 600-watt amplifier; the 16-speaker system includes 7 tweeters, 7 midrange speakers and 2 bass speakers |
| HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception | SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription |
| Instrumentation and controls | |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone3 | Enhanced USB and Bluetooth® including Mobile Office4 features; Message Dictation available with optional 3rd-party subscription |
| Black Panel Display with LCD main and trip odometer displays and warning indicators in dial faces | Rear-view Camera |
| iDrive 5.0 system with touch screen, touchpad Controller and 8 programmable memory buttons | BMW Navigation system with 10.2" high-resolution screen; 3-D maps; 200 GB hard drive with 20 GB storage for audio files; voice feedback and Voice command system |
| Gesture Control | 12.3" Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Dynamic Cruise Control5 | Condition-Based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive system |
| Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system | BMW Online with MyInfo and BMW Apps |
| BMW TeleService | Advanced Real Time Traffic Information |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Rear-window defroster |
| Comfort and convenience | |
| Engine Start/Stop button | Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings, audio tone settings and radio presets, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences |
| Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control and hands-free trunk-lid opening/closing | Power trunk-lid opening and closing |
| Soft-close automatic door operation | Automatic 4-zone climate control |
| Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters | Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) |
| Panoramic moonroof with fully automatic, 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector, and power interior sunshade | Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock |
| Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrors | Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed and Automatic headlight control |
| Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exit | Park Distance Control, front and rear |
| Ground-illuminating lights in exterior door handles | LED light carpet |
| Interior courtesy lights with automatic-dimming function | Ambiance lighting |
| Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right | Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors |
| Dual illuminated vanity mirrors integrated into rear cabin headliner | Dual cupholders in front and rear |
| Fold-up rear-seat center armrest | Open storage compartments in all doors and front-seatback storage |
| Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release | Locking glovebox |
| Universal garage-door opener | Power outlets in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk |
| WiFi Hotspot including 3 GB and 3-month trial | Wireless charging (Qi charging standard) |
| 2x USB ports with 2.1A charging | Concierge Services with Critical Calling |
| BMW Ultimate Benefits™ for 7 Series | |
| Safety and security | |
| Adaptive Brakelights | BMW's Active Protection System detects imminent accidents, then prepares by automatically pretensioning safety belts, closing windows and moonroof, and activating post-crash braking; includes Attention Assistant feature |
| Carbon Core construction in passenger cell area | Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS) |
| Active Front Headrests | Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger-seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment |
| 3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions | Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags |
| Acoustic safety-belt warning | Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts | LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation |
| Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats) | Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights |
| Anti-theft alarm system | Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key fob with constantly changing electronic code is not used) | Pathway Lighting feature, programmable via Vehicle & Key Memory |
| BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification | BMW Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock and My BMW Remote app |
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Nissan Skyline HV37/ZV37
Skyline sedan (2014-)
The design was based on Infiniti Q50 sedan, with Infiniti logo emblem at front grille. Other major changes were the debut of the electric-petrol hybrid powertrain in the range and the revival of the turbocharged models.Japan models were set to go on sale in February 2014. Early models include 350GT HYBRID, 350GT HYBRID Type P, 350GT HYBRID Type SP, 350GT FOUR HYBRID, 350GT FOUR HYBRID Type P, 350GT FOUR HYBRID Type SP.[104][105] 200GT-t, 200GT-t Type P, 200GT-t Type SP went on sale on June 5, 2014 through Nissan dealers
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| Also called | Skyline Skyline Hybrid Infiniti Q50 |
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| Production | 2014–Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer | Joel Baek (2011) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Body style | 4-door sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Nissan FM platform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Engine | 3.5 L VQ35HR V6 with HM34 electric motor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wheelbase | 2,850 millimetres (112 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 4,790 millimetres (189 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Width | 1,820 millimetres (72 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1,440 millimetres (57 in) - 1,450 millimetres (57 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Skyline sedan was built in Tochigi Plant (Kaminokawa-machi, Kawachi-gun, Tochigi prefecture).
The turbo engine and automatic transmission used by Skyline 200GT-t sedan were built by Daimler.[108][109]
Marketing
The Skyline sedan was targeted towards males at the age of 40s.[110] Also, the Nissan branding was not used on this generation Skyline, therefore making it neither a Nissan or Infiniti, but simply "Skyline."
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Nissan Skyline V36/CV36/J50
The Skyline Sedan went on sale on November 11, 2006, with an update
to the Skyline Coupe beginning in fall 2007. Early models included the
250GT, 250GT FOUR, and 350GT.
It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35.
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the Infiniti G37 (U.S. Spec Skyline coupe) would be produced for the 2009 model year. The convertible is not available in Japan.
Eighteen-inch wheels are used on the base and 370GT Type P cars, while Type S and Type SP cars include 19-inch wheels.
The Skyline Coupe went on sale on 2007-10-02. Early models include 370GT, 370GT Type P, 370GT Type S and 370GT Type SP.
Four-wheel drive is standard on 250GT FOUR models (NV36, where N stands for 4WD).
The 250GT Type S was introduced for 2008 model year.
Seventeen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 250GT Type S, which has 18-inch wheels.
Four-wheel active steering is available in Type S and Type SP as option.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
The 50th Limited models, along with 250GT Type S, went on sale from November 27, 2007 until March 31, 2008.
Skyline Coupe Aero-Sports Concept is a version of Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP with new exterior and interior looks with new aero parts and seat materials.
The vehicles were unveiled in 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon, followed by 2008 Nissan Customize Car Show.
As of December 18, 2006, sales of the Nissan Skyline sedan reached 6612 units.
As of October 16, 2007, sales of the Nissan Skyline coupe reached 1562 units.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's launch event, a Touch&Feel - New SKYLINE event began in Nissan Gallery.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, a Grand Touring Japan event took place starting on March 10, 2007. Following the event, the Grand Touring ~ Legend&Future event was staged at Tokyo Midtown, showcasing 12 generations of the Nissan Skyline. The event continued in Nissan Gallery at Ginza with a chance of winning a Skyline postcard.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, Warner Music Japan published a CD titled SKYLINE 50th ANNIVERSARY CD, featuring music from Nissan Skyline commercials.Skyline model cars had also been produced.
As part of the Nissan Skyline Coupe launch, a series of 15 accessories under the SKYLINE collection label, including wallet, card case, key ring (leather, engine cover, and 370GT), intelligent key case, Zippo lighter, SLYLINE COUPE T-shirt (grey), SLYLINE COUPE pins (in vibrant red, brilliant silver, strafia blue, white pearl, super black, fountain blue, and lunar mare silver) went on sale at Nissan online shop beginning October 2007.
Eighteen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 370GT Type P, which has 17-inch wheels.
Introduced in 2009, it is based on the Infiniti EX37, for Japan market. The vehicle was unveiled at Nissan Galleries nationwide beginning on April 18, 2009, and later with all seven body colour variants at Nissan Galleries.
Sales of the Skyline Crossover began on July 13, 2009. Early models include the 370GT (Type P) and 370GT FOUR (Type P).[87][88][89]
Four-wheel drive is standard on 370GT FOUR models. 18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges.
It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35.
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the Infiniti G37 (U.S. Spec Skyline coupe) would be produced for the 2009 model year. The convertible is not available in Japan.
Skyline 370GT Coupe (DBA-CKV36, 2007-)
Introduced in 2007 for the 2008 model year, it is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 coupe.Eighteen-inch wheels are used on the base and 370GT Type P cars, while Type S and Type SP cars include 19-inch wheels.
The Skyline Coupe went on sale on 2007-10-02. Early models include 370GT, 370GT Type P, 370GT Type S and 370GT Type SP.
250GT sedan (DBA-V36, DBA-NV36)
The 250GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G25 sedan.Four-wheel drive is standard on 250GT FOUR models (NV36, where N stands for 4WD).
The 250GT Type S was introduced for 2008 model year.
Seventeen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 250GT Type S, which has 18-inch wheels.
350GT sedan
The 350GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G35 sedan.Four-wheel active steering is available in Type S and Type SP as option.
50th Limited (2007–2008)
The 50th Limited is an option for Skyline Sedan models 250GT Type P, 350GT Type P, 350GT Type SP, and 250GT FOUR Type P, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Nissan Skyline. The interior is marked with anniversary red leather seats, and serial-numbered front glass.The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
The 50th Limited models, along with 250GT Type S, went on sale from November 27, 2007 until March 31, 2008.
Skyline Coupe Aero-Sports Concept, Skyline Aero Package Concept (2008)
Skyline Aero Package Concept is a version of Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP with dynamic front and rear spoilers, re-designed sporty front grill and chromed alloy wheels.Skyline Coupe Aero-Sports Concept is a version of Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP with new exterior and interior looks with new aero parts and seat materials.
The vehicles were unveiled in 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon, followed by 2008 Nissan Customize Car Show.
Body styles
| Chassis code | V36 | CV36 |
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| Body style | sedan | coupe |
| 250GT | 2006– | n/a |
| 250GT FOUR | 2006– | n/a |
| 350GT | 2006–2008 | n/a |
| 370GT | n/a | 2007– |
Models
| Model | Years | Engine Type/code | Power, torque@rpm | Drive |
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| 250GT sedan (DBA-V36) | 2006– | 2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) V6 (VQ25HR) | 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800 | RWD |
| 250GT FOUR sedan (DBA-NV36) | 2006– | 2,495 cc (2.495 L; 152.3 cu in) V6 (VQ25HR) | 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)@6800, 263 N·m (194 lb·ft)@4800 | AWD |
| 350GT sedan | 2006–2008 | 3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) V6 (VQ35HR) | 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp)@6800, 358 N·m (264 lb·ft)@4800 | RWD |
| 370GT coupe (DBA-CKV36) | 2007– | 3,696 cc (3.696 L; 225.5 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp)@7000, 363 N·m (268 lb·ft)@5200 | RWD |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250GT sedan | 2006– | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 250GT FOUR sedan | 2006– | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 350GT sedan | 2006–2008 | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 370GT coupe | 2007–2008 | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual (Type S, Type SP) |
Production
As of November 28, 2006, sales of the Nissan Skyline sedan reached 4144 unitsAs of December 18, 2006, sales of the Nissan Skyline sedan reached 6612 units.
As of October 16, 2007, sales of the Nissan Skyline coupe reached 1562 units.
Marketing
As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, information on Nissan Skyline could be found in the PlayStation 3 version of the Gran Turismo video game.As part of the Nissan Skyline's launch event, a Touch&Feel - New SKYLINE event began in Nissan Gallery.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, a Grand Touring Japan event took place starting on March 10, 2007. Following the event, the Grand Touring ~ Legend&Future event was staged at Tokyo Midtown, showcasing 12 generations of the Nissan Skyline. The event continued in Nissan Gallery at Ginza with a chance of winning a Skyline postcard.
As part of the Nissan Skyline's 50th anniversary, Warner Music Japan published a CD titled SKYLINE 50th ANNIVERSARY CD, featuring music from Nissan Skyline commercials.Skyline model cars had also been produced.
As part of the Nissan Skyline Coupe launch, a series of 15 accessories under the SKYLINE collection label, including wallet, card case, key ring (leather, engine cover, and 370GT), intelligent key case, Zippo lighter, SLYLINE COUPE T-shirt (grey), SLYLINE COUPE pins (in vibrant red, brilliant silver, strafia blue, white pearl, super black, fountain blue, and lunar mare silver) went on sale at Nissan online shop beginning October 2007.
2008 update
Sedan changes include:- Scratch shield body paint for all body colour
- New body colour crystal white pearl (3-coal pearl) is added for total of 6 colour choices
- Uses Skyline Coupe mirror
- Aluminium finisher colour change
- Rear middle seat includes adjustable head rest, door lower soft touch material
- V6 engine model uses VQ37VHR engine, 7-speed automatic transmission
- Intelligent air conditioner as standard equipment (except 250GT, 250GT FOUR)
- Active AFS as standard equipment
- curtain airbag, side airbag at front seats as standard equipment
- Scratch shield body paint for all body colour
- New body colour crystal white pearl (3-coal pearl) is added for total of seven colour choices
- Walk-in level colour change
- Door grip finisher handle change
- 5-speed automatic transmission replaced by 7-speed automatic transmission
- Intelligent air conditioner, privacy glass as standard equipment
370GT sedan (DBA-KV36)
Introduced in 2008 for the 2009 model year, the 370GT sedan is a Japanese version of the Infiniti G37 sedan. It replaced the 350GT sedan.Eighteen-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for the 370GT Type P, which has 17-inch wheels.
| V36, CV36, J50 | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Infiniti G352007-2008 Infiniti G37 2009-2014 Infinti Q40. 2014- Infinti Q60 coupe |
| Production | 2006–2014 |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Designer | Hideo Komuro (2004); Shinichiro Irie (2005, 2007) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 5-door crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Related | Infiniti FX Infiniti M Nissan 350Z Infiniti G37 Infiniti EX Nissan 370Z |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual 7-speed automatic |
Skyline Crossover (DBA-J50, DBA-NJ50)
See also: Infiniti EX
Nissan Skyline Crossover
Sales of the Skyline Crossover began on July 13, 2009. Early models include the 370GT (Type P) and 370GT FOUR (Type P).[87][88][89]
Four-wheel drive is standard on 370GT FOUR models. 18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Nissan Skyline V35/CPV35
The 11th-generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, was based on Nissan's FM platform, shared with the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan Skyline used a front-midship engine (VQ35DE and others as below), rear-wheel-drive layout (four-wheel drive was available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48%
weight distribution. The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to
the United States. There it was sold under the company's luxury brand,
Infiniti as the Infiniti G35.
The all-new Skyline was introduced at reorganized Nissan Japanese dealerships called Nissan Red Stage in conjunction with the reintroduced Nissan Fairlady Z, sold exclusively at Nissan Blue Stage
Japanese dealerships. The vehicle went on sale on June 18, 2001. Early
models included the 250GT, 250GTe, and 300GT. Early Skyline Driving
Helper model includes 250GT. The Skyline 250GT FOUR sedan includes
ATTESSA E-TS all wheel drive with 50:50 synchro mode, VQ25DD (NEO Di)
engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. It went on sale on
September 26, 2001.The Skyline 250GTm sedan went on sale on January 13, 2002, while the Skyline 350GT-8 sedan went on sale on February 19, 2002.
Beginning in 2002, the Skyline sedan was also sold in North America, where it was marketed as the Infiniti G35.
The V35 broke with previous Skyline tradition. There was no straight-six engine, no turbo, and no GT-R, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. The intention had been for the model to use a different name, a decision reversed by Renault/Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. who choose to gear the V35 towards the luxury-sport market. Billing the 350Z as a pure sports car, Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and while the Skyline and the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, under-body aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less. Some fans refer to V35 as the "New Generation Skyline" due to drastic changes between the V35 series and its R34 predecessor. Nonetheless, as of 1 July 2001 (two weeks after launch), total domestic Japanese Skyline orders had reached 4200 units.
Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continued developing R32-R34 GT-Rs as time attack cars. Top Secret did tune a V35, but replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET
For 2004 both coupe and sedans were altered, with updated interiors and improved transmissions. The five-speed automatic transmission on the 350GT Premium now included synchro rev control, while the 6-speed manual transmission was made to vibrate less. For the sedan, the front grill/bumper, foot panel, head lamp, rear bumper, and rear combination lamps were changed. The front seats received active head rest, while the rear middle seat now have a three-point seat belt as standard. There were also some new wheels and a 19-inch option for the coupé. The Skyline's 2005 update again included changes to the head and rear lamps, front bumper, and side sill protectors. Also, 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel became standard for automatic transmission cars. A "plasma cluster ion" full air conditioner with left/right independent temperature settings, heated door mirrors, head lamp auto levelizer (compliant with new legislation) was made standard equipment.
2001–2003 Nissan Skyline 250GT
FOUR
Beginning in 2002, the Skyline sedan was also sold in North America, where it was marketed as the Infiniti G35.
The V35 broke with previous Skyline tradition. There was no straight-six engine, no turbo, and no GT-R, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. The intention had been for the model to use a different name, a decision reversed by Renault/Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. who choose to gear the V35 towards the luxury-sport market. Billing the 350Z as a pure sports car, Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and while the Skyline and the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, under-body aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less. Some fans refer to V35 as the "New Generation Skyline" due to drastic changes between the V35 series and its R34 predecessor. Nonetheless, as of 1 July 2001 (two weeks after launch), total domestic Japanese Skyline orders had reached 4200 units.
Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continued developing R32-R34 GT-Rs as time attack cars. Top Secret did tune a V35, but replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET
XVL concept (1999)
It is a concept car demonstrating the FR L-class platform. It includes a 3.0L V6 direct-injection gasoline engine, CVT transmission, sedan body. The vehicle was unveiled in 1999 Tokyo Auto Show.[53]Changes
For 2003 the design of the radiator grille, headlamp inner panels, and sills were altered. The interior and mirrors were altered, while the suspension and braking systems were also refined. The Skyline Coupe was introduced as a version of Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for Japanese market. Also, the Skyline 350GT went on sale. It is a version of the Infiniti G35 sport sedan with a six-speed manual transmission for the Japanese market, only available with the 3.5 litre engine. The Skyline 350GT and Skyline 350GT Premium sedan went on sale on 2003-06-03. |
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Also called | New Generation Skyline Infiniti G35 |
| Production | sedan: 2001–2006 coupe: 2002–2007 |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Designer | Hiroshi Hasegawa (1998, 2000) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L VQ25DD V6 3.0 L VQ30DD V6 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual CVT Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4630 mm (182.2 in) (coupe) 4735 mm (186.5 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1815 mm (71.5 in) (coupe) 1750 mm (69 in) (sedan) |
| Height | 1390 mm (54.8 in) (coupe) 1465 mm (57.7 in) (sedan) |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb (1,530 kg) (coupe 6MT)[42] 3,395 lb (1,540 kg) (coupe 5AT)[42] 3,395 lb (1,540 kg) (sedan 6MT) 3,351 lb (1,520 kg) (sedan 5AT)[43] 3,483 lb (1,580 kg) (sedan CVT-8) |
For 2004 both coupe and sedans were altered, with updated interiors and improved transmissions. The five-speed automatic transmission on the 350GT Premium now included synchro rev control, while the 6-speed manual transmission was made to vibrate less. For the sedan, the front grill/bumper, foot panel, head lamp, rear bumper, and rear combination lamps were changed. The front seats received active head rest, while the rear middle seat now have a three-point seat belt as standard. There were also some new wheels and a 19-inch option for the coupé. The Skyline's 2005 update again included changes to the head and rear lamps, front bumper, and side sill protectors. Also, 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel became standard for automatic transmission cars. A "plasma cluster ion" full air conditioner with left/right independent temperature settings, heated door mirrors, head lamp auto levelizer (compliant with new legislation) was made standard equipment.
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