After announcing the European prices for the Infiniti G37 Convertible, the Japanese luxury automaker has also announced the vehicle’s pricing for the U.S. market. The drop top Infiniti will go on sale June 19, and prices will start from $43,850 for the G37 Convertible and $43,900 for the G37 Convertible Sport with a six speed manyal transmission.
When it is released, the Infiniti G37 Convertible will be powered by 3.7 Liiter V6 engine mated ro either a 7-speed automatic transmission or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission making 325 HP.
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Infiniti Europe has just announced pricing for the new G37 Convertible. The cost will vary from country to country, meaning that the customers in France, Italy, and Spain will pay €52,600, €53,900, and €56,100 respectively. The top of the line, GT premium package adds an extra €3,600. Prices for the U.K. will be announced at a later date.
The Infiniti G37 Convertible is powered by a 3.7 Liter V6 that sends 320 HP straight to the rear wheels. The drop top Infiniti will sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 6.2 seconds (for the manual version) and reach a top speed of a limited 155 MPH.
Standard equipment for the G37 Convertible includes: 19 inch alloy wheels with sport brakes to slow down the new V6, a wind deflector to keep your hair from getting tangled, luxurious leather seats, active cornering Bi-Xenon headlamps and LED rears, dual-zone adaptive climate control with automatic air recirculation, Infiniti Intelligent Key. The GT Premium package adds a 30Gb HDD navigation system.
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Infiniti revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show the first ever convertible model in the G line-up. The car doesn’t stray much from the G37’s original recipe, and it carries over the coupe’s platform and engine. The biggest addition to the car is the extra sky available form the folding hardtop. Sales of the topless G will begin in spring of 2009.
The G37 convertible is powered by the same 3.7-liter V6 engine as the coupe version that delivers 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 267 lbs-ft @5,200 rpm. The engine is mated to either an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.
The model is offered in two different trim versions: the G37 Convertible and the G37S Convertible Sport 6MT, which adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires.
The problem with many convertibles is that top-down motoring can create a lot of wind in the passenger cabin. The G37 convertible combats the effects in two ways. When the three-pieces folding steel top is down, the Bose audio system will change the radio setting depending on detected outside noise. Also, the climate control system will adjust fan speed in accordance to top position and vehicle speed.
For the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Catalog, Infiniti added a G Convertible Premier Edition limited to only 200 units.
Updated 02/09/2010: The Japanese luxury automaker Infiniti will continue to offer the G37 Convertible for the 2010MY. Prices start at $44,350 for the seven speed automatic version and goes up to $46,950 for the six speed sport version. The 2010 G37 Convertible comes complete with standard features like a RearView Monitor and safety features like available automatic rain sensing flat blade wipers, Pre-Crash Seat Belts and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.
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With the Gran Turismo G37 Japanese tuners, Zele International, have given new meaning to the video game’s subtitle, "the real driving simulator." That is because they are bringing life to the original Gran Turismo G37 that was designed by Polyphony Digital as a car that can be played in their latest offering Gran Turismo 5. Fans of the video game will be able to get behind the wheel, in real life, of the Gran Turismo G37 thanks to a new body kit from Zele. The kit consists of a new grill, front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rear wing and diffuser, all made from carbon fiber. The kit will upgrade any ordinary Infiniti G37 into a unique Gran Turismo version straight out of the video game. There are no performance upgrades for the 330 HP Infiniti to go along with the styling kit, but expect that the reduction in weight and added aerodynamic grip will make the Infiniti even more fun to drive.
The body kit is priced at 382,600 Yen ($4,160 USD) and is for sale in Japan only, there is no word about exporting the kit at this time.
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The L.A. auto show is one day away, and the auto show page revealed new images of the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible. The drop-top G37 will go on sale in the U.S. early next year, and Europe should get the car by the end of 2009.
The convertible version is based on the current G37 coupe and will feature a three-piece automatic retracting hardtop, enabling it to keep a coupe-like roofline. The convertible also features a unique interior treatment with automatic adjustment to audio and ventilation systems so the top-down driving experience is still pampered.
Under the hood Infiniti is using an engine already used in the coupe and sedan versions, as well as another car debuting in LA, the 370Z. The engine is the 3.7-liter V-6 rated at 328 hp and is mated to a choice of a new 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.
