2008 INFINITI G37 Coupe 3.7L V6 6MT RWD (333 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Infiniti introduced in 2007 a new performance coupe built as a successor for the already aged G35.

With the G37 Coupe, Infiniti managed to create a vehicle that was more than just a two-door version of the G37 Sedan. Instead, it shared the platform with Nissan 350Z and 370Z and Infiniti’s M, EX, and FX models.

It was a mix of GT and sports car from the outside, with a long hood and arched, slope-down rear end. At the front, the boomerang-style headlights flanked the chrome-surrounded grille with horizontal slats. The apron hosted a wide center air intake and two side scoops needed to cool the front disc brakes.

The interior was more refined than on the G35, and it featured better materials, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector. Still, despite being introduced in late 2007 at the New York Motor Show, it featured an old-school infotainment system with a control panel placed under the display and no touch-screen feature. The carmaker tried to convince its customers that it was better, but time showed that it wasn’t. At the front, the high-bolstered bucket seats provided excellent lateral support, while at the back, the bench was too cramped for adult-sized occupants and with virtually no legroom.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a 3.7-liter V6 with variable valve technology and sent the power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox. A welcome feature was the all-wheel-steering on the G37, which improved the car’s handling.