Performance Review: Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Infiniti G35 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.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 All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1686 kgs (3716 lbs) this makes the Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 or the give or take 50kg.

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

In terms of power the 3498cc 24V V6 engine produces 280 bhp (208 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 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 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (191.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Infiniti G35.

The Infiniti G35 has a Power to weight ratio of 166.0 bhp per ton and 160.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 G35 competing with the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (191.0 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (191.0 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 160.1 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 2006 Infiniti M45 4.5 V8 Sport (185.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 BMW 3 Series 335i (185.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.1 secs, this made the Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (5.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon (5.90 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.90 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 secs). This Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X is also faster than the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 (6.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the G35 and the 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 390 6.4 V8

When talking about the performance of the Infiniti G35 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.3 secs @ 95.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 390 6.4 V8 (14.23 secs), the 1999 Audi A8 4.2 V8 Quattro (14.23 secs), and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 (14.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 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 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X 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).

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2006 G35 Rivals List.

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