The M37 will employ a 3.7-liter VVEL V6 petrol engine that produces a maximum power of 316 hp and 360 Nm of torque. The M30d on the other hand uses a 3.0-liter V6 unit that generates 235 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Both petrol and diesel cars are equipped with Infiniti's 7-speed Adaptive Shift Control automatic transmission, with manual shift paddles on the S version behind the steering wheel.
As expected, there are several top-notch technologies available on the European-spec range, including world's first Blind Spot Intervention system that automatically steers the car to avoid accidents when changing lanes. Other features include Intelligent Cruise Control with Low Speed Following, Distance Control Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention systems, plus Intelligent Brake Assist.
Here are the full specs of the M37, as provided by Infiniti:
- Engine: 3.7-litre VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) petrol V6
- Transmission: 7-speed Adaptive Shift Control automatic, rear-wheel drive
- Power: 320 PS (316 bhp)
- Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb ft)
- Suspension: Double wishbone front, multilink rear
- Brakes: ABS with Brake Assist and EBD
- Steering: Vehicle-speed sensing rack and pinion
- Coefficient of drag: Cd 0.27
- Length: 4945mm
- Wheelbase: 2900mm
- Width: 1844mm
- Height: 1501mm
autoevolution will be attending the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.
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