fredrik94087 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/infiniti-finally-gets-serious-performance-145030287.html Yes, it is coming...nice!!! "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 meh! LOL! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This is awesome actually, Nissan for ages has avoided bringing turbo vehicles to US. Subaru is doing the same by taking away all of our fun turbo vehicles. Little disappointed in the 2.0T HP and MPG though. My 15 year old Infiniti, which has a 2.0+T, is putting down more then that to the wheels and gets 36mpg highway, though it is FWD. 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 It is official...there is a 3.0T coming very very soon. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/infiniti-announces-u-pricing-2016-152115478.html There will be a 400hp version as well!!! "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 too much to ask for a AWD version of the Red Sport? the 300hp 3.0t AWD variants seem like a great deal though. a lesser price alternative would be the ford fusion 2.7L ecoboost V6 AWD sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The real issue is no manuals on any of those options, even the fusion :-/ 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 ^thats ok, at least for me for now. Just makes it more justifiable as a family car to also have fun in. Id take a wagon version over a 6mt at this point. id be interested to see what aftermarket ECU tuning support comes about and what kind of tunig potential either platform has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 too much to ask for a AWD version of the Red Sport? the 300hp 3.0t AWD variants seem like a great deal though. a lesser price alternative would be the ford fusion 2.7L ecoboost V6 AWD sport. Ohh - they went there: http://www.infinitiusa.com/sedan/q50/models-specs/ Yup - 400 HP / 350 ft Lbs (Twin Turbo 3.0) = $50K starting point - but available:p Problem: From my understanding Infinity is really locked down in ECUs - so there is almost Zero aftermarket tuners..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 wow, under 50k for the red spord AWD.......hmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 wow, under 50k for the red spord AWD.......hmmmmmmmmmm Yeah...$50 for AWD with tons of creature comforts and 400hp. You may not need to mess with the suspension at all. And, you can run 265 tires if you really wanted to. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip J. Fry Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/infiniti-finally-gets-serious-performance-145030287.html Yes, it is coming...nice!!! i posted this type of info back in april there are already 0-60 vids on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 That car sounds AMAZING! 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Problem: From my understanding Infinity is really locked down in ECUs - so there is almost Zero aftermarket tuners..... i bet that changes with this 3.0t motor. a platform like this screams aftermarket support. thing is probably good for 500chp+ with TBE and tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm glad Infiniti got their shit together after the whole Q50 Eau Rouge incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nice looking car, too bad they didn't bring it to market a year ago. It would have been worth considering. Still very happy with my SS, the LS3 is one hell of a good engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 i bet that changes with this 3.0t motor. a platform like this screams aftermarket support. thing is probably good for 500chp+ with TBE and tune. Since Infiniti = Nissan and the VR30 motor will have been developed out of the R35's VR38 I imagine Cobb will have an Accessport solution up and running very quickly indeed. I'm sure people are planning sleeper setups borrowing heavily from the R35 parts bin already. Now, when are they going to make a wagon version? Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I just stopped at Infiniti to look at a rwd red version. interior was A+. The seats could use more bolstering. plenty of rear seating. fold down rear seats but the passthrough is smaller than my wrx. no spare...runflats. front tires 245. rears 265. looks like F/R wheels are different size as F/R tires had same stretch. an awd version could potentially use the rear wheels all around for a solid 265 fitment and factory look. someone will eventually try the rear wheel on the front and post. paddle shifters. salesman tells me the awd version will also have paddle shifters. It is a fantastic looking machine. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 9" front 9.5" rear if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidInSeattle Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Good thing Infiniti is moving to twin turbo motors. I drove a N/A Q50 3.7 a couple weeks ago, and it was a dog. Although, I will say it was very nice inside. That said, I can't imagine it would compare favorably with anything made by BMW, Audi, M-B, with which it is supposed to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 ^^^ I dont know. I may want an awd red version at the track versus an m3. Add a transmission cooler, an oil cooler, race pads, good coilovers, and the 9.5" wheels with sticky street tires. Okay...maybe at that price you can get a camaro z28 or a GT350. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidInSeattle Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 ^^^ I dont know. I may want an awd red version at the track versus an m3. Add a transmission cooler, an oil cooler, race pads, good coilovers, and the 9.5" wheels with sticky street tires. Okay...maybe at that price you can get a camaro z28 or a GT350. Like I said, I am not comparing apples to apples, since the one I drove was a naturally aspirated 3.7, which I believe is no longer available. This one was a dealer loaner while I had my mom's car in the shop. Her 2001 I30 felt just as fast, if not a bit quicker. I would have to drive the newer turbo 3.0 to see how that is. I think if I was getting an M car, I'd get the M2. But then I have an old 2002 and the M2 is sort of the modern equivalent, turned to 11. After watching Top Gear USA last night, the Saleen Mustang looks like kind of a bargain at about $75k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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