2007 Infiniti G's steering wheel also has a unique look and feel. While the stitching for most leather-covered steering wheels is done by machine, with the stitches often located right where the fingertips fall, the new G's steering wheel is double-stitched by hand - a process that takes two hours to complete. The benefit is significant, allowing the stitches to be moved away from where the driver's hands are placed for a smoother, improved feel. Steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio switches are standard on all models.

G35 Sport models equipped with the automatic transmission feature another item that is both aesthetically pleasing and enhances performance - lightweight magnesium paddle shifters. The paddle shifters enable drivers to conduct upshifts or downshifts without releasing their hands from the steering wheel.

The tactile quality of the new Infiniti G's switches and controls was another area of emphasis in the design of the new interior, with all switches delivering a tactilely rewarding operation.

Another unique feature is the Infiniti G's new, available 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 G designers and engineers gave the audio teams unprecedented freedom in the design of the Studio On Wheels, including engineering the front doors around the door speakers - rather than the other way around," said Igo. "The sound benchmarks were actually set utilizing a custom home audio stereo system. The result is a breakthrough two-channel car audio system which accurately reproduces the impact and nuances of live music."

2007 Infiniti G's optional touch screen Infiniti Navigation System features available XM NavTraffic with real-time traffic information. Other technologies include standard Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and available RearView Monitor and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System.

All 2007 G35s come equipped with standard leather-appointed seating in a choice of Wheat (except Sport models), Stone or Graphite. Along with the Washi-style aluminum trim, real wood (straight-grained Rosewood) accents are optionally available.



A New Generation V6 and FM Platform

The soul of Infiniti G35 has always been its dynamic performance and at the heart of advanced drivetrain has always been its award-winning VQ35 3.5-liter V6 engine and advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform. Both engine and platform have been significantly enhanced for use with the 2007 G.

The VQ-series V6, which has been named one of the "Ten Best Engines" by Ward's Auto World magazine for 12 consecutive years, now moves into its fourth generation and has been significantly rethought, with approximately 80% of major parts (except bolts, O-rings and clips) redesigned. The block features ladder frame construction for greater rigidity, crank journal and pin diameters have been increased, the block height increased by 8.4 millimeters to reduce piston side force and the engine center is now 15 millimeters lower, which also contributes to the G's improved dynamic performance.


Other engine enhancements include the addition of standard variable exhaust cam timing (eCVTCS), a higher rev limit (increased from 6,600 rpm to 7,500 rpm) and higher compression ratio (10.6:1 versus the previous 10.3:1), asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, improved coolant flow and new Iridium spark plugs.

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