Comfort and Convenience
* Leather-appointed interior
* Rosewood or available aluminum interior trim (Sport model)
* Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
* 10-way power driver and front-passenger seats
* Power sliding glass sunroof
* BluetoothR Hands-Free Phone System
* Infiniti Voice Recognition
* Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control
* Vehicle Information System with 7-inch display
* 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM and in-dash 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3 and WMA playback capability
* Available BoseR Studio SurroundR sound system with digital 5.1 decoding, 14 speakers and multi-media drive
* Available Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System
* Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
* Available climate-controlled front seats
* Available RearView Monitor
* Available Infiniti Navigation System
* Available satellite radio (XMR or SIRIUS.)
* Available heated, reclining rear seats
Mechanical
* M45: 4.5-liter 32-valve V8 engine, 325 hp, 336 lb-ft of torque
* M35: 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 engine, 275 hp, 268 lb-ft of torque
* Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
* Rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system with continuously variable front/rear torque split with separate ‘Snow Mode’, and integrated 4-wheel traction control system (M35x AWD)
* Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching
* 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires (M45, M35, M35x AWD)
* 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with W-rated highperformance tires (M45 Sport, M35 Sport)
* Forged aluminum independent suspension
* 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist
* Vehicle-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
* Available Rear Active Steer and sport-tuned suspension
Safety and Security
* Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
* Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage front supplemental air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor
* Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
* Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
* Front seat active head restraints
* 3-point seat belts in all seating positions
* Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
* Front pre-crash seat belts
* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
* 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System that provides specific information for each tire
* Vehicle Security System and Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
* HomeLink® Universal Transceiver for compatible garage doors and home security systems
* LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
* Available Lane Departure Warning system (LDW)
Power
M45 M45
Sport
Engine 4.5-liter (4,494cc) 32-valve V8, aluminum-alloy block and heads. Low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons.
Valvetrain Double overhead cam (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts. Titanium intake and exhaust valves. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) optimizes opening of intake valves.
Intake System Variable-flow induction system optimizes airflow for low- and high-speed operation.
Horsepower 325 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque 336 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching
Drive Wheels Rear-wheel drive
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Handling
M45 M45 Sport
Steering
Type Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power rack-and-pinion
Turning diameter 36.7 feet
Suspension
Front Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Rear Independent, multi-link with coil springs over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Sport Model Rear Active Steer and sport-tuned suspension
Brakes
Front 12.6 x 1.1-inch ventilated discs
Rear 12.1 x 0.6-inch ventilated discs
Wheels and Tires
Wheels 8-spoke, 18 x 8.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 5-spoke, 19 x 8.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Optional Wheels 8-spoke, 18 x 8.0-inch chrome-finished aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires 245/45R18 V-rated all-season performance tires 245/40R19 W-rated high-performance tires
Spare tire Temporary use, 145/80D17
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Dimensions
M45 M45 Sport
Exterior
Coefficient of drag 0.28 (0.27 with Aero Kit)
Overall length 192.6 inches
Wheelbase 114.2 inches
Overall width 70.8 inches
Tread width (front/rear) 60.2 inches/60.8 inches
Overall height 59.4 inches 59.5 inches
Interior
Headroom 39.6 inches (front)/37.8 inches (rear)/37.1 inches (rear with Premium Package)
Legroom 44.2 inches (front)/37.3 inches (rear)/36.2 inches (rear with Premium Package)
Shoulder room 58.2 inches (front)/56.9 inches (rear)/56.7 inches (rear with Premium Package)
Hip room 55.1 inches (front)/53.9 inches (rear)
Capacities and Weights
Curb weight 4,005 lb 4,032 lb
Weight distribution 54/46 percent (front/rear)
Passenger volume 105.2 cubic feet
Passenger volume with Premium Package 103.1 cubic feet
Cargo volume with temporary spare tire 14.9 cubic feet
Fuel capacity 20.0 gallons
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EPA Estimated Fuel Economy
M45 M45
Sport
City/Highway 17 mpg/23 mpg
