Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
While Nissan introduced the Infiniti G35 in the U.S., in Japan, the same car was sold under the Nissan Skyline nameplate, although it was nowhere near the mighty GT-R.
Nissan created the FM platform to create more vehicles on top of it, from sporty coupes to crossovers. The Skyline was one of them, and it was similar in many aspects to the Infiniti G35 Coupe. Both shared their underpinnings with the Nissan 350Z. But the Skyline aimed higher, at least on the Japanese market.
When Nissan designed the Skyline/Infinity G35, it was a clear departure from the old Infiniti G20 lineup. The sporty coupe featured vertical headlights swept back on the fenders and flanking a curved hood. Its main grille sported four horizontal slats that supported the carmaker's badge in the middle. In addition, the lower bumper had a pair of air intakes to make the car look angrier and complement the cooling area. The car's profile revealed an arched greenhouse with a sloped-down rear windscreen and a short deck. Finally, the rear fascia was adorned with boomerang-shaped taillights, similar to those installed on the G35.
Inside, the automaker installed a pair of high-bolstered seats at the front and a bench for two in the back. In addition, the curved dashboard revealed a minimalist design, with a center stack that hosted the sound system and the HVAC controls. The instrument cluster was filled with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer, with LCDs at their bottoms for the onboard computer. In addition, two gauges showed the coolant temperature and the fuel level.
Under the hood, Nissan installed a choice of three engines ranging from 2.5- to 3.5-liter paired with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. However, unlike the GT-R, the Skyline coupe was only RWD.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5AT RWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2495 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 6400 RPM 215 HP @ 6400 RPM 212 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 270 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/59.4 in (1,471/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3197.2 lbs (1450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3803.6 lbs (1725 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5AT RWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 6400 RPM 260 HP @ 6400 RPM 256 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 239 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 324 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/59.4 in (1,471/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285.5 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891.8 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6MT RWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6000 RPM 272 HP @ 6000 RPM 268 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45WR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/59.4 in (1,471/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285.5 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891.8 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6MT RWD (293 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 215 KW @ 6400 RPM 292 HP @ 6400 RPM 288 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 350 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/59.4 in (1,471/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285.5 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891.8 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |