Performance Review: Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Infiniti G35 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.This particular Infiniti G35 has a 3498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The G35 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the G35's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1643 kgs (3622 lbs) this makes the Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Infiniti G35 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3498cc 24V V6 engine produces 283 bhp (211 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 270 lb-ft (366.0 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Infiniti G35 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (197.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Infiniti G35.

The Infiniti G35 has a Power to weight ratio of 172.2 bhp per ton and 164.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 G35 competing with the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (197.2 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII GSR (197.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Infiniti G35 generating around 164.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1994 Audi 80 RS2 Avant (189.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1980 Porsche 928 S 4.7L V8 (189.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this made the Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the or the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs). This Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the and the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the G35 and the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X

When talking about the performance of the Infiniti G35 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.66 secs @ 93.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (14.60 secs), the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (14.62 secs), and the 1998 Toyota Mark II 2.5 Tourer V (14.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 G35 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2002 G35 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Infiniti

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