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Forget Infiniti GT-R, long live Nissan GT-R Spring of 2008. Also the '07 G35's VQ35 is now rated at "300-plus hosepower". Maybe the '07 350Z will also get a HP bump. ==============================================
Nissan Announces North American Sales Channel for GT-R
Wednesday April 12, 8:45 am ET
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2006--Nissan (Nasdaq:NSANY - News) announced that the next generation GT-R performance car will be available in North America as a Nissan model, consistent with its global branding. The GT-R, which previewed in concept form as the GT-R PROTO, has not previously been offered for sale in North America. The production GT-R will debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in Fall 2007, followed by the U.S. and Canada in Spring 2008. More details on the GT-R launch will be available at a later date.
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For Release April 12, 2006 at 12:05 p.m. (EDT)
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan Makes World Debut
at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK (April 12, 2005) – Infiniti today unveiled the all-new 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The second generation of Infiniti’s top-selling vehicle was introduced by Mr. Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., at a media event in Javits Center. The new G is scheduled to go on sale in November 2006.
“This new 2007 G35 takes up where the original began – with a clear, unique vision,” said Mr. Ghosn. “It breaks new ground in luxury, styling, performance, quality and craftsmanship.”
The G’s new exterior continues the previous model’s vibrant design theme with clean, athletic styling. Key design elements include sculpted grille blades, iconic headlights and taillights and crisp character lines.
Inside, the all-new interior design is refined, inviting and offers a new level of modern warmth and hospitality. The G interior also offers unique features such as the white-and-violet Fine Vision gauge illumination and high-touch, textured aluminum-alloy trim with “Washi” (traditional Japanese handmade paper) patterning.
Available advanced technologies include RearView Monitor, a touch screen navigation system with available real-time traffic and the audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose®, combining the industry’s first 3-way front door speaker array using 10-inch woofers with an audiophile quality head unit incorporating a 24-bit Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converter.
The heart of the G35 remains its advanced engine, platform and drivetrain, anchored by the “next generation” of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6, now rated at an estimated 300-plus horsepower*. The standard V6 is mated to a choice of a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Solid magnesium paddle shifters are standard on the G35 Sport A/T model.
The G’s second generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform features a 4-wheel independent suspension with lightweight aluminum components and improved body stiffness. The 2007 G35 is also offered with Infiniti “intelligent” all-wheel drive system.
Comfort and convenience features include standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), wood trim and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.
Mr. Ghosn also provided an update on Infiniti business issues, including the continuing expansion of Infiniti as a globally recognized luxury brand. Infiniti is currently fully established in Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East, with preparations underway to launch in China and Russia.
For more information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, visit Infiniti online at [ www.infiniti.com. ]
### Contact: Kyle Bazemore, Infiniti Public Relations, 310/771-3210
Michelle Matthews, Infiniti Public Relations, 248/488-6246
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